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Archives for April 2011

Alpine e-Waste Recycling Event – May 14

April 11, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

The second e-waste drop-off is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, from 10am to 1pm at the Alpine California Welcome Center at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. In addition to dropping off e-waste, please consider donating functional electronic items. Our Alpine California Welcome Center is proud to be San Diego’s first East County used computer and electronics drop-off … [Read more...] about Alpine e-Waste Recycling Event – May 14

New Member Spotlight: Ali Horuz, VIP Pedicabs

April 7, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Giant tricycles might not seem formidable to some, but for 15 pedicab companies operating in San Diego, they’re big business. One such company, VIP PEDICABS, began with a single bike owned by Ali Horuz. Six years later, manager and owner Horuz oversees over 60 drivers during the peak summer season. He describes his fleet of pedicabs as the newest on the road, diligently … [Read more...] about New Member Spotlight: Ali Horuz, VIP Pedicabs

PR Places San Diego in the News

April 7, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

A primary goal of ConVis is to generate favorable editorial coverage in national and international media outlets, to publicize San Diego as a premier leisure and meeting and convention destination. Recent clips include: The New York Times, circ. 1.3 million. San Diego is highlighted in a “14 Easy Weekend Getaway” travel feature.  The story was also picked in numerous daily … [Read more...] about PR Places San Diego in the News

PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

April 7, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

In March 2011, Public Relations visited Phoenix and Scottsdale for scheduled calls with travel media. PR met with and pitched San Diego story ideas to Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Fairways, DRAFT Magazine, True West, ABC Phoenix, Lovin’ Life After 50 and AAA Highroads. Public Relations additionally participated in a CTTC New York City media event and pitched … [Read more...] about PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

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