On July 31, new Global Entry kiosks went into use at San Diego International Airport, the newest of 27 airports nationwide, with technology that allows enrolled international travelers to bypass passport and baggage control lines by using an automated self-service kiosk. Most travelers are processed in about five minutes. There is no frequent flyer requirement to apply for … [Read more...] about Global Entry Arrives at San Diego Airport
White House Spotlights Travel Industry’s Economic Strength
The travel industry continues to make strides in educating key stakeholders on the economic benefits of travel and tourism. This past Wednesday, the Administration once again put its spotlight on our industry's ability to create more good jobs at a meeting hosted by the White House Business Council. The gathering, the first in a series focused on American economic … [Read more...] about White House Spotlights Travel Industry’s Economic Strength
ConVis Travel Trade to Open New Asia Offices
For many years, San Diego has retained the services of Ko Marketing (based in San Diego) for representation in Japan. As the international travel markets keep gaining more importance, we now find it advantageous to also have in-market offices in Tokyo and Seoul to supplement the marketing efforts done from San Diego. We have reached an agreement with AVIAREPS Marketing … [Read more...] about ConVis Travel Trade to Open New Asia Offices
New ConVis Website Now Live in Beta Mode
Will Open to General Public at the End of the Month The new San Diego destination website went live in beta mode on May 31st to our internal team and last week we provided access to this test environment to ConVis Members. You still have several weeks to review and update your content on the new site before we open it to the general public at the end of the month. MemberNet … [Read more...] about New ConVis Website Now Live in Beta Mode
Tourism Week Wins Record Breaking Support
According to a recently published report by Travel Agent Central, support for this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week (May 5 – 13, 2012) nearly doubled compared last year's participation to set a new record. More than 120 cities and states held rallies and events using the "Vote Travel" theme. The U.S. travel industry represents 14.4 million U.S. jobs, benefitting local … [Read more...] about Tourism Week Wins Record Breaking Support