The San Diego Tourism Authority won the award for Best PR Campaign at the 2018 Visit California Poppy Awards on February 15, 2018. The campaign promoted the bi-national influence and partnership with Mexico and our cross-border tourism ties in the destination. The campaign was up against Palm Springs and Los Angeles in this category. Congratulations to our friends at the San … [Read more...] about SDTA “Two Nation Vacation” PR Campaign wins Visit California Poppy Award
Accolades
San Diego shines in California Meetings + Events Best of 2018 List
Voted on by readers of California Meetings + Events magazine, the 2018 Best of List showcases exemplary hospitality and tourism businesses and associations in the Golden State. San Diego earns seven top honors! Congratulations to our friends at: San Diego Convention Center Best Conference/Convention Center over 100,000 sq.ft. Hilton San Diego Bayfront Best … [Read more...] about San Diego shines in California Meetings + Events Best of 2018 List
CalTravel Summit “Voices Carry” – Join us in San Diego May 29th
The 2018 CalTravel Summit takes place in San Diego! We hope you can join us for 4 days of networking, keynotes, and panel discussions on California's hottest travel and tourism issues. Aside from making your way down to the Hilton Bayfront San Diego, there are no extra travel or hotel costs involved - we're local! Check Out our Keynote Speaker Lineup for CalTravel Summit … [Read more...] about CalTravel Summit “Voices Carry” – Join us in San Diego May 29th
Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Breaks Passenger Record in Its Second Year
Cross Border Xpress (CBX), the pedestrian bridge that links San Diego and the Tijuana International Airport, celebrates its second anniversary with record-breaking passenger numbers. CBX had already serviced over 1.5 million passengers by October 2017, and it is projected to service up to 1.9 million passengers by the end of the year. This is 600,000 more passengers than 2016. … [Read more...] about Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Breaks Passenger Record in Its Second Year
Margie Sitton earns spot on Smart Meetings 2017 Supplier of the Year: Industry Leaders list
Originally published in Smart Meetings - October 2017 Name: Margie Sitton Title: Senior Vice President of Sales and Services Company: San Diego Tourism Authority Affiliations: MPI, Destinations International sales and marketing committee Background: Started at The Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles as a desk clerk and climbed up the ladder to director of sales and … [Read more...] about Margie Sitton earns spot on Smart Meetings 2017 Supplier of the Year: Industry Leaders list