San Diego is the number one Labor Day destination in Southern California according to a survey by travel agents of the Automobile Club of Southern California. The results of the survey underscore San Diego’s enormous popularity as a regional get-a-way spot. San Diego’s temperate climate, natural beauty, world-class attractions, friendly atmosphere and diverse destination … [Read more...] about San Diego No. 1 Labor Day Destination
Archives for August 2012
San Diego Hosts NTA Contact 2012 Conference
ConVis Travel Trade hosted the National Tour Association (NTA) Contact 2012 Conference, Aug. 16 – 18, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The event attracted executives and key decision-makers within the tour operator industry, who were hosted on a variety of tours showcasing San Diego. The San Diego Host Committee included ConVis, as well as SeaWorld San Diego, … [Read more...] about San Diego Hosts NTA Contact 2012 Conference
Federal Per Diem Rates will Remain the Same
The federal government is no longer considering changing the federal per diem rate, a move that could have resulted in a thirty-percent reduction of rates in some major travel markets around the country. Thanks to the proactive and collaborative efforts of travel and tourism industry leaders, a decision was made to freeze the rates for the coming year. The decision was the … [Read more...] about Federal Per Diem Rates will Remain the Same
San Diego Ranked No. 6 on List of Top U.S. Meeting Destinations
San Diego has taken the No. 6 spot on Cvent’s list of the Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the nation for holding meetings and events. Cvent compiled the list by evaluating over 1,000 cities, based on total room nights, unique RFPs and awarded business generated through the Cvent Supplier Network for the period July 2011 through June 2012. San Diego’s ranking highlights our … [Read more...] about San Diego Ranked No. 6 on List of Top U.S. Meeting Destinations
Rick Outcalt Named Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales
Please join us in welcoming Rick Outcalt to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales at ConVis. Rick most recently served as Director of Sales & Marketing for the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina and will now direct the Bureau’s citywide sales effort. He collectively brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including … [Read more...] about Rick Outcalt Named Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales