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Top Headlines of the Week: May 3 to May 7

May 7, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight coronavirus’ impact on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as how the San Diego region is faring in these unprecedented times.

May 3

  • San Diego County Considers Waiving Restaurant Fees to Offset Pandemic Losses—The San Diego Union Tribune
  • US Sets Pandemic-Era High for Air Travel, Over 1.6 Million—The San Diego Union Tribune

May 4

  • Biden Aims to Vaccinate 70% of American Adults by July 4—The San Diego Union Tribune

May 5

  • County rescinds McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan Update—The San Diego Union Tribune
  • Balboa Park’s Automotive Museum Flexes Fundraising Muscle Ahead of Big Expansion Plan—The San Diego Union Tribune
  • Hyatt Looks to Put Rough Winter Behind With More Group Meeting Bookings in 2021—Skift
  • U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Says Tourism Recovery a Top Priority—Skift
  • Hilton Reports First Quarter Results—TravelPulse
  • CDC Issues Guidance for Cruise Lines to Operate Test Voyages—TravelPulse
  • Tourism Leaders’ Message to Californians: Travel in State to Help Industry Bounce Back Post-COVID—Time of San Diego

May 6

  • San Diego Biotech Offers Coronavirus Testing to California Community Colleges—The San Diego Union Tribune
  • SeaWorld Promotes Interim CEO to Lead Company Amid Signs of Improving Performance at its Parks—The San Diego Union Tribune
  • Vaccinations Spur International Travel Comeback—TravelPulse
  • TSA Preparing for Busy Summer Travel Season—TravelPulse

April 7

  • ‘It’s Like a War,’ San Diego Restaurateur Says of Struggle to Find Workers—The San Diego Union Tribune
  •  Hotels See Big Jobs Jump in April But Labor Shortage Crisis Still Looms—Skift

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