Thanks for visiting ConVis Connect. Here, you’ll find the latest news from the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, also known as ConVis—the official travel resource for the San Diego region, dedicated to promoting tourism and supporting local businesses. Critical to our success is an informed, engaged network that benefits from our many opportunities. We look forward to … [Read more...] about President and CEO Joe Terzi Welcomes You
Archives for April 2011
Gov. Brown Cuts State Employee Travel
By David Siders, The Sacramento Bee Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday banned state employee travel that is not "missioncritical," the latest in a series of measures to reduce spending and convince voters of his frugality. Brown prohibited traveling to conferences, including in-state gatherings, and to meetings that can be conducted by video or phone. "Our fiscal … [Read more...] about Gov. Brown Cuts State Employee Travel
New Member Spotlight: David Winston, Mentalist
David Winston would like to make something clear—he’s a mentalist, not a psychic. The difference? While psychics might try and portend future events, David uses telepathic intuition and well-honed wit to entertain a room full of strangers by telling them about their talents, hopes and dreams, as though he has known them for years. He has been a fulltime mentalist for over 20 … [Read more...] about New Member Spotlight: David Winston, Mentalist
PR Produces Dwell Magazine “Borrego Springs’ Mod Houses” Feature
The ConVis Public Relations team worked with writer Aaron Britt to generate a story on Borrego Springs' modernist home design. Britt posted photos of mid-century desert respites, shot by Judy Parker. Take a tour compliments of Dwell Magazine: www.dwell.com/articles/borrego-springs-mod-houses.html. —Robert Arends … [Read more...] about PR Produces Dwell Magazine “Borrego Springs’ Mod Houses” Feature
PR Steers San Diego Union-Tribune Beach Fire Pits Story
Supporters rally for private funding amid proposed city cuts By Hailey Persinger, UNION-TRIBUNE For the third time in as many years, the city is considering the removal of the nearly 200 fire pits scattered around San Diego’s beaches to help close a multimillion dollar budget gap. And, for the third time, a push to raise private funds to keep the pits in place is … [Read more...] about PR Steers San Diego Union-Tribune Beach Fire Pits Story