5 Reasons Why Meeting Planners Should Attend Our Next FAM Trip

Meet the hidden gem in Gold Country that you might never have heard about: Rancho Cordova! The 28th most diverse city in the U.S. (with over 80 languages spoken in the community), Rancho Cordova has a small-town feel with inclusive, welcoming vibes.

We're the perfect spot for quirky, offbeat retreats that require unique teambuilding activities, executive meetings that need more formal venues, and sports tournaments from around the world. Nearby rolling hills and sparkling waterways provide a gorgeous backdrop to every event, and the city's urban center provides easy access to all the amenities your guests may need.

Rancho Cordova is also a great option for meeting planners who are looking to optimize their budget without sacrificing fun. We've got hotels ranging from economical to four-diamond. Coming on our next FAM Trip is a great way to get hands-on experience in this city so you can see its beauty for yourself.

Director of Sales, Maggie Thyken Huss, will be your trusty tour guide on your tip! She'll give you an exclusive, insider's look into our destination and is prepared to answer every question you might have about planning your meeting in Rancho Cordova.

While our team loves Rancho Cordova and sings its praises, we will always shoot straight with you about what you can expect from our destination and what kinds of events are the best fit for our area. You have permission to pepper us with all your great questions. We'll have the answers, or we'll find them for you!

Rancho Cordova is a quirky and diverse meeting destination. We want to show you why it's perfect for your next executive event, retreat, or team-building weekend!

During your trip, we'll introduce you to some of the best attractions, restaurants, and activities our city has to offer. Every FAMiliarization Trip & Focus Group is different and planned according to the season so your experience will be truly unique!

We've brought groups horseback riding, hosted mini-trade shows with local hoteliers, enjoyed breakfast and yoga at Soil Born Farms, planned delicious dinners at local craft breweries and distilleries, had fun on the water at Sac State Aquatic Center, gone axe-throwing at The Smart Axe and rock climbing at Granite Arch Climbing Center, and have taken attendees to the California Capital Airshow for a daring stunt plane show. You could say the sky is literally the limit!

Learn more about what we're planning for our next FAM Trip here.

If you love great dialogue with other meeting planners, you'll love our focus group session. After spending a few days with us in Rancho Cordova, we want to hear what you think of our city, venues, and attractions! Maggie and Lisa will wave goodbye and a non-biased third party will host a private focus group to ask for your unfiltered opinions. We want you to be completely honest; nothing is off the table.

Your feedback helps us grow as a team, learn how to better talk about our destination with meeting planners, and improve our marketing efforts. We've loved documenting the progress of our destination as we collect thoughts from each new FAMbassador group... It's clear that Rancho Cordova is really starting to take flight as a location for meetings and events!

That's right! Your hotel room, all meals, activities, and transportation during the trip are completely complimentary. You'll receive a killer swag bag filled with goodies. We'll handle everything. All you have to do is show up and enjoy!

Flying in from out of town? We'll give you a gas card or consider flight compensation on a case-by-case basis. When you apply to attend, note your interest for that in the submission form and we can have a conversation.

Is your curiosity piqued yet? We'd love to invite you to the next FAM Trip we have scheduled. You can learn more about it and fill out an application here.