By James Hebert This fall brings the grand opening of UC San Diego @ Park & Market, a state-of-the-art, multipurpose facility in the East Village that aims to be the premier meeting and event center in San Diego’s urban core. The 66,750-square-foot building will boast hi-tech executive conference rooms, two theater/event spaces, an expansive outdoor terrace and more. … [Read more...] about FORMER DEAN OF UCSD EXTENSION MARY WALSHOK ON UC SAN DIEGO @ PARK AND MARKET VENUE
New SDTA Members – August
Sun Deck - Hotel del Coronado Quench your thirst with a cool beverage and revel in the iconic views when visiting Hotel del Coronado’s Sun Deck. Happy hour hits a little different when enjoying it at the legendary hotel’s newest addition. The mansion-like resort is rooted in a celebrity-rich history and world-renowned ocean views, and the Sun Deck is the perfect place to … [Read more...] about New SDTA Members – August
Member Spotlight: Bazaar del Mundo
Name: Diana Powers, Owner/Founder Company Name: Bazaar del Mundo Type of Business: Vibrant shops and restaurants in Old Town State Historic Park Founded: 1971 Can you tell us how Bazaar del Mundo came to be? It came about, well, 50 years ago. I read in the newspaper that the California State Park Department was looking to develop a site that was once a Casa … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Bazaar del Mundo
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2021
Following Sunday night of Labor Day weekend in the high 80s to low 90s throughout most of the San Diego region, weekday occupancies took a post-holiday dip into the 40s and 50s but climbed back into the 70s and 80s last weekend.San Diego’s RevPAR of $116 was the #2 RevPAR market last week behind NYC at $161. San Diego’s RevPAR was $5-6 above Los Angeles and Orange County. … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2021
Top Headlines of the Week: Sept 13 to Sept 17
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. Sept. 13 Imperial Beach To Consider Employee Vaccination Mandate—The San Diego Union-TribuneUS Travel Association Disagrees With Fauci on Air Travel … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: Sept 13 to Sept 17