The Visit California Poppy Awards are a biennial contest that honors the best and brightest of California tourism promotion. The awards are bestowed in even-numbered years. And, last night, February 23, 2016 in Oakland, California, the industry gathered to celebrate the achievements of tourism organizations in promoting their destinations. The San Diego Tourism Authority was … [Read more...] about And the winner is… San Diego earns VisitCa Poppy Award for Best Overall Marketing Program
5-Star Accolades for San Diego Hotels, Restaurants, & Spas
Forbes Travel Guide announced its Global Star Ratings of their list of the world's finest hotels, restaurants and spas. Only properties that meet its hospitality standards — the most stringent in the industry — achieve a Five Star, Four Star or Recommended rating. Professional inspectors check into and check out every property which they rate regularly, evaluating more than 500 … [Read more...] about 5-Star Accolades for San Diego Hotels, Restaurants, & Spas
Exclusive Presidential Hotel Suites in San Diego
When it comes to booking an event in San Diego, meeting planners have plenty of amazing options—from 5-star ocean-side hotels and bay-front resorts, to charming B&B's and spectacular golf-course villas. But when it's time to elevate the attendee experience, there's nothing more memorable than the highly desirable presidential hotel suites. With luxurious amenities, superior … [Read more...] about Exclusive Presidential Hotel Suites in San Diego
U.S. Travel Readying Industry Response to Zika Virus
A MESSAGE FROM U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT & CEO ROGER J. DOW Dear Travel Colleague: The Zika virus—and its potential impact—has many travelers and our industry rightfully questioning how best to mitigate its spread in the U.S. As with previous health crises, the U.S. Travel Association is activating an industry plan to serve as a bridge between the travel … [Read more...] about U.S. Travel Readying Industry Response to Zika Virus
January 2016 – Sales & Marketing Highlights – San Diego
Below are some of the sales & marketing highlights from various departments during the month of January 2016. SALES & MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS CONSUMER MARKETING Special events in January focused on Farmers Insurance Open and Restaurant Week. Web traffic for January included 451,816 user sessions between the desktop and mobile websites and we posted a total of 133 … [Read more...] about January 2016 – Sales & Marketing Highlights – San Diego