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Travel Trade Team Creates Buzz for San Diego in Las Vegas

December 15, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Travel Trade Director, Brian Said attended the Luxury Travel Expo, which took place in Las Vegas from December 6 - 8, 2011. Joined by 4 member hotels and one attraction, San Diego they showcased a unique and dynamic presentation by using the San Diego branded bus as their booth. The expo was attended by approximately 2000 travel agents, responsible for collectively booking $2 … [Read more...] about Travel Trade Team Creates Buzz for San Diego in Las Vegas

Spring 2012 Member Cooperative Advertising Opportunities

December 8, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

As a ConVis member you are invited to participate in the San Diego sections in the media opportunities listed below. Benefits of participation include discounted rates, added-value opportunities and inclusion in San Diego sections and advertorials. These sections are targeted to our key drive markets; Los Angeles, Orange County, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Salt … [Read more...] about Spring 2012 Member Cooperative Advertising Opportunities

Plans for Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama Unveiled

November 29, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

On Monday, November 29, Mayor Jerry Sanders and Qualcomm founder, Dr. Irwin Jacobs premiered a video that reveals plans for Balboa Park's renovation, in preparation for the 2015 Centennial Celebration.   http://youtu.be/thIW7Yt8m2M   This 10-minute video showcases plans to eliminate vehicular traffic from the park's central Plaza de Panama, to reclaim the … [Read more...] about Plans for Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama Unveiled

Hotel Palomar San Diego Revitalizes Former Se Hotel

November 3, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group recently announced that they have taken over management of the former Se Hotel. Reborn as Hotel Palomar San Diego, the new ownership promises to bring new life to San Diego's downtown community with emphasis to actively support and participate in the local arts and culture scene. The boutique hotel that boasts 183 guest rooms, including … [Read more...] about Hotel Palomar San Diego Revitalizes Former Se Hotel

San Diego Hosts Finale for UK Super Fam

October 12, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

San Diego was the proud host of this year’s finale of the California Travel & Tourism Commission’s United Kingdom Super Familiarization Tour (Fam). The top 60 travel agents from the UK and Ireland were in California from September 14 -22, on four different itineraries, all meeting up in San Diego for a series of finale events. Attendees enjoyed a spectacular evening at … [Read more...] about San Diego Hosts Finale for UK Super Fam

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