About
Discover Santa Clara®

Who We Are

Discover Santa Clara® is dedicated to showcasing a city driven by
innovation, diversity, and competition. As the official destination marketing organization, we highlight everything from the iconic Santa Clara Convention Center to local cultural treasures, connecting travelers with bold experiences at every turn.

meet the dream Team

Christine lawson

Benjamin landis

marketing manager

(408) 748-7098 
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data & strategy manager

(510)574-5419 
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Sales Manager | Corporate

(408) 748-7098 
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Sales Manager | Sports & Specialty

(408) 748-7099 
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Silicon Valley/Santa Clara DMO, Inc.

Silicon Valley/Santa Clara DMO, Inc. dba Discover Santa Clara® is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization funded by the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District (SCTID) and serves as the owner’s association for the SCTID and the official destination marketing organization for Santa Clara, California.

Discover Santa Clara® is charged with the marketing, promotion, and selling of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Convention Center as the destination of choice for national, regional, and local organizations and as a premium destination for conventions, meetings, trade shows, athletics, and group leisure events.

Discover Santa Clara® strives to:

Raise awareness about Santa Clara, California, as a Silicon Valley, Bay Area, and Northern California destination for overnight visitation.
Increase overnight visitation to Santa Clara hotels and destinations, focusing on filling lower occupancy time periods.
Generate new conventions, meetings, and citywide business through the development of a competitive citywide package featuring Santa Clara hotels and the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Outreach to meeting/event planners and other travel buyers, developing prospects for new business.

Culture Statement

At Discover Santa Clara®, we foster a currency of trust, integrity, and unity as part of our shared team, partner, and customer journey. We are committed to work being a blend of hustle and fun, fueled by a dedication to high performance and a belief that experimentation is the secret sauce for innovation. Personal accountability, authenticity, and feedback guide our actions. Our sense of community extends beyond the four walls of our office to include our partners, clients, and communities.

Mission:

To promote and drive economic impact to Santa Clara as the Silicon Valley destination of choice for meetings, business, and leisure travel.

Vision:

To be a world-class destination for innovation, collaboration, and exchange of ideas in Silicon Valley.

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