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Rick Fultz

May 11, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Biocom—San Diego Rick is responsible for leading the organization's membership, sponsorship and revenue efforts, as well as marketing and business systems, growth and partnering initiatives and overall business development strategies. He also oversees all aspects of the group purchasing organization and ensures positive … [Read more...] about Rick Fultz

Lydia Bartell

May 11, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Vice President, Bartell HotelsCo-Founder, HotelView While Lydia is a third-generation hotelier in San Diego (grandfather Lee Bartell started Bartell Hotels in the 1970s), Lydia’s education and background are firmly rooted in finance and strategy. Lydia graduated from Georgetown University with a double major in Finance and International Business. She began her career on … [Read more...] about Lydia Bartell

Tony Young

May 11, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Tony is a former president of the San Diego City Council. He authored the city’s first fair banking ordinance, as well as legislation to create the Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission and the small business contracting ordinance. As president of RISE San Diego, Tony is responsible for building strategic partnerships and advancing the organization’s community … [Read more...] about Tony Young

Top Headlines of the Week: May 3 to May 7

May 7, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight coronavirus' impact on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as how the San Diego region is faring in these unprecedented times. May 3 San Diego County Considers Waiving Restaurant Fees to Offset Pandemic Losses—The San Diego Union TribuneUS Sets Pandemic-Era High for Air Travel, … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: May 3 to May 7

COORDINATED MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK

May 3, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Overview / Background To support National Travel and Tourism Week, running May 2 – 9, the San Diego Tourism Authority will have a local advertising presence in the market throughout May (National Travel and Tourism Month), focused heavily around National Travel & Tourism Week dates. The media presence aims to educate the local leadership and business community that … [Read more...] about COORDINATED MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK

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