About Us
The City of Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) was established and branded as Visit 29 Palms in 2017 under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, whose goal and objective is to promote growth in travel and tourism in Twentynine Palms. Formed through a public-private partnership between the City of Twentynine Palms and its lodging owners and operators, Visit 29 Palms is funded entirely by the revenue generated by a self-assessed 1.5% tourism fee that is levied and collected at all lodging properties within the district. The Visit 29 Palms TBID district is defined by the 58-square-mile boundary of the incorporated City of Twentynine Palms and includes all lodging properties within it, including hotels, motels, RV resorts, and short-term vacation rentals.
Visit 29 Palms is managed by a 5-member Advisory Board made up of lodging owners and operators, appointed by City Council. The Advisory Board oversees the development and execution of an annual tourism marketing plan and budget and provides strategic direction and oversight of staff. Under the 1989 Law, the Visit 29 Palms TBID renews annually and operates on the Federal government fiscal calendar of October 1 - September 30.
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Rakesh Mehta, TBID Chair | SureStay by Best Western
Ashton Ramsey, TBID Vice Chair | Ramsey 29
Maria Madrid, TBID Board Member | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Ben Uyeda, TBID Board Member | Reset Hotel
Liz Shickler, TBID Board Member | 29 Palms Inn & Campbell House
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Staff
Breanne Dusastre, Director of Marketing
Phone: (760) 367-6799 x 1030 | Email: bdusastre@29palms.org
Contact Us
Visit 29 Palms Annual Report & Tourism Marketing Plan
Visit 29 Palms TBID 2024-25 Annual Report
Visit 29 Palms TBID 2025-26 Tourism Marketing Plan & Budget
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Meetings & Agendas
https://citwentynine-palmsca.civicweb.net/portal/
City of 29 Palms Visitor Center (operated by Visit 29 Palms)
73484 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Open Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Phone: (760) 358-6324
Join Our Team!
The 29 Palms Visitor Center is seeking an outgoing, energetic, and customer service-oriented part-time Visitor Center Assistant to support the growing travel and tourism industry in Twentynine Palms. This position assists visitors from around the world by providing travel information, promoting local lodging, restaurants, shops, attractions, and events, and supporting tourism marketing initiatives managed by Visit 29 Palms, the City’s Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has strong communication and organizational skills, and is passionate about promoting the Twentynine Palms community and visitor experience.
Find full position details and the City’s Employment Application Form on the City Government website.