On Monday, November 29, Mayor Jerry Sanders and Qualcomm founder, Dr. Irwin Jacobs premiered a video that reveals plans for Balboa Park’s renovation, in preparation for the 2015 Centennial Celebration. This 10-minute video showcases plans to eliminate vehicular traffic from the park’s central Plaza de Panama, to reclaim the heart of the park for pedestrian use. The construction of a new... Read more
Archive for November, 2011
Weekly Hotel Performance – 11/13 – 11/19
November 28 | Posted by Miriam Perkins | Industry Trends... Read more
Weekly Hotel Performance – 11/6 – 11/12
November 21 | Posted by Miriam Perkins | Industry Trends... Read more
November Monthly Tourism Industry Report
November 15 | Posted by Miriam Perkins | Industry TrendsThe ConVis Monthly Tourism Industry Report for November 2011 is now available. The report highlights San Diego’s performance in September of 2011. Highlights: Overall, September 2011 was a strong month for visitor volume and spending, growing 1% and 10% respectively. The hotel visitor segment again led the growth in the month, but the year-to-date trend is positive for all segments. Air arrivals in... Read more
Weekly Hotel Performance – 10/30 – 11/5
November 14 | Posted by Miriam Perkins | Industry Trends... Read more
BRAND USA Unveiled
November 11 | Posted by Joe Terzi | Executive UpdateThe Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP), created by the Travel Promotions Act of 2010, recently unveiled their new identity Brand USA, marking the first critical step to launching the country’s first coordinated global marketing effort dedicated to encouraging international travelers to the U.S. The mission of Brand USA is to grow America’s share of the global travel market, thereby aiming to... Read more
ConVis Public Relations Host National and International Media Tours
November 9 | Posted by Joe Timko | Destination PromotionsThe ConVis Public Relations Team hosted 3 media FAM tours in October, all showcasing unique and quintessential San Diego experiences to national and international media groups. Writers from AAA Texas Journey Magazine, Orange County Bride Magazine, and JustLuxe.com joined Robert Arends on a Romantic Tour of Coronado Romantic Weekend in Coronado Media Tour PR Manager Robert Arends hosted consumer lifestyle and regional travel... Read more
Weekly Hotel Performance – 10/23 to 10/29
November 7 | Posted by Miriam Perkins | Industry Trends... Read more
New and Cancelled ConVis Member Update – October 2011
November 3 | Posted by Brian Hilemon | Member UpdatesOctober was a great month for our ConVis Membership Team, who brought in 14 new members! Out of the 3 members that cancelled their memberships, 2 were businesses that changed ownership, and hopped on board as new members. We’d like to welcome our new members to the ConVis family! New Members Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services kool. Party Rentals Chateau La Jolla Inn John’s Incredible Pizza Company Specialty’s... Read more
Hotel Palomar San Diego Revitalizes Former Se Hotel
November 3 | Posted by Aki Martin | Member Spotlight, What's NewKimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group recently announced that they have taken over management of the former Se Hotel. Reborn as Hotel Palomar San Diego, the new ownership promises to bring new life to San Diego’s downtown community with emphasis to actively support and participate in the local arts and culture scene. The boutique hotel that boasts 183 guest rooms, including 17... Read more
