Join the HSMAI San Diego Chapter for lunch at the El Cortez Hotel with keynote speaker Margie Sitton, Senior VP of Sales and Services at the San Diego Tourism Authority. Margie will discuss plans for the reinstated Tourism Marketing District Funds, how best to harness SDTA’s sales power and strategies to drive more business to your property. Event Details: When: Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Register Today: Driving Sales to Your Property and San Diego in 2014
Visit California Marketing Outlook Forum – Register Now
Visit California will be holding their Marketing Outlook Forum in Pasadena, February 5-6, 2014. Outlook Forum is the premier California industry educational and global marketing conference providing networking, education, leadership and global perspective for our industry. This annual event draws approximately 400 key attendees representing California’s DMOs, attractions, … [Read more...] about Visit California Marketing Outlook Forum – Register Now
San Diego Travel Forecast Released – December 2013 Update
The Tourism Economics San Diego County Travel Forecast was just posted on the SDTA website at www.sandiego.org/research Below is the executive summary as a quick snapshot but see the full document to review global and US economic trends, key feeder market forecasts, and deeper analysis on the San Diego travel market. The next update can be expected in June 2014. Executive … [Read more...] about San Diego Travel Forecast Released – December 2013 Update
2014 Member Research Brief and Opportunities Plan Now Available
SDTA Members can log into MemberNet to download documents to support business planning for 2014. The 2014 Member Research Brief is available on the Research and Reports page, and consists of 47 pages of data on the San Diego visitor market and profile, and extensive industry performance data. The 2014 Member Opportunities Plan is available on the Opportunities page, … [Read more...] about 2014 Member Research Brief and Opportunities Plan Now Available
San Diego’s Government Per Diem Rate Recalculated to $139 for FY14
The General Services Administration (GSA) decided to unfreeze the per diem rates for federal travel in fiscal year 2014. Rates have been recalculated to reflect market value. This is a positive outcome following last year's proposal by GSA to reduce the per diem by up to 30 percent. San Diego's Per Diem Rate will be $139 in FY14. … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Government Per Diem Rate Recalculated to $139 for FY14