Hotel Performance – Week of September 27-October 3, 2020 Room night demand was 231,419 for the week, in line with levels seen for the last eight weeks or so.County occupancy averaged 52.1% this week, keeping San Diego in 2nd place among top 25 markets (again behind Norfolk/Virginia Beach 52.5%) and 1st in the western competitive set.County ADR was $127 ranking San Diego 4th … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance (September 27-October 3, 2020)
SDTA launches “WeekYays!” Campaign
As part of SDTA’s $6 million recovery advertising, San Diego’s “Yay Weekyays!” campaign is designed to build awareness of midweek travel and drive consideration and booking for Sunday – Wednesday hotel stays. Because here, the weekdays bring the same good vibes along with lower room rates, outdoor activities when guests need a break and a quiet, scenic space to work or study … [Read more...] about SDTA launches “WeekYays!” Campaign
San Diego’s Booming Tech and Innovation Hub
San Diego’s innovation economy is going urban with two new high-profile projects that will help remake its Downtown by adding upscale mixed-use developments designed to cater to top tech and biotech talent. When it comes to biotech, San Diego is considered to have one of the country’s most vibrant clusters. Until now, most of that brainpower has been centered in La Jolla … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Booming Tech and Innovation Hub
Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
If you’re thinking about taking that first plane ride since the pandemic began, you might have some questions about the airport experience. Perhaps you’re wondering how to drink a cup of coffee while wearing a mask, if the airport has those sophisticated electrostatic sprayers you’ve seen in commercials, or how to navigate a TSA line while maintaining a 6-foot perimeter around … [Read more...] about Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter
While indoor dining remains off-limits, the Gaslamp Quarter has been leading drive for outdoor dining option with restaurants extending their patios onto the sidewalks and streets for a festive but safe and socially distanced atmosphere. These extended patios, or parklets, line the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth avenues and their cross-streets every day. Here are a few Gaslamp … [Read more...] about Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter