From food drives to restaurants providing meals to first responders, San Diegans in the hospitality and tourism communities are banding together to show the warmth, compassion and strength that makes California's Beach City so special. Lighting up downtown Downtown San Diego hotels are showing their support by lighting up the bustling neighborhoods with love. This act … [Read more...] about Stronger Together: San Diego Stories
SDTA COVID-19 CALL RECAP
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) held a phone call for almost 500 of its Members and community partners to detail the current state of the local industry and to detail the organization’s efforts to partner and support the industry as it works through this unprecedented crisis. Here is a brief recap of the call: Joe Terzi, SDTA President and CEO SDTA is committed … [Read more...] about SDTA COVID-19 CALL RECAP
Weekly Hotel Performance (March 22-28)
Occupancy in the County averaged 24% last week with an average ADR of $101.40.Occupancies varied throughout the county with La Jolla Coastal the low at 7.5%, and South/East part of the County the high at 48%.The average daily rate in most areas was under $100.Hotel room revenues across U.S. markets continue to fall by more than 80%. Travel Expenditure Impacts View the … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance (March 22-28)
#WithLoveSanDiego Campaign Toolkit
Download the #WithLoveSanDiego toolkit to learn more about the San Diego Tourism Authority's campaign aimed at sharing San Diego's warmth and beauty. The goal of the campaign is to inspire future travel to the destination. … [Read more...] about #WithLoveSanDiego Campaign Toolkit
Top Headlines of the Week: March 30-April 3
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 fairing in these unprecedented times. April 3 Live coronavirus updates in San Diego — San Diego Union-Tribune April 2 With restaurants closed, chefs reinvent their food service … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: March 30-April 3