The Connect Blog is your go-to resource for up-to-date information and news about the travel and tourism industry in San Diego, and the activity of the San Diego Tourism Authority and its members and partners. We've curated the "Best of 2016" - a list of the top viewed articles from 2016 below. Enjoy! WE'RE COUNTING DOWN THE BEST OF 2016... SDTA LAUNCHES 2016 ADVERTISING … [Read more...] about Best of 2016: Top Stories on Connect Blog
Accolades
San Diego earns No. 9 spot on Top City Brands for Place
Released by Chris Fair, president, Resonance Co., November 8, 2016: The 2017 World’s Best City Brands Report by Resonance evaluates global principal cities with a metropolitan population of 2 million or more, and capital cities with a population of 1 million or more. The Top 100 cities in the world are ranked in the report. Principal cities are defined as the largest city in … [Read more...] about San Diego earns No. 9 spot on Top City Brands for Place
SDTA Japanese Travel and Friendship Ambassador Program
The San Diego Tourism Authority has appointed Ms. Kumiko Takeda as the official San Diego Travel and Friendship Ambassador for Japan. Ms. Takeda is a famous actress/model in Japan who has called San Diego home for the past 16 years. The program builds a mutually beneficial relationship between Ms. Takeda and her fans, and San Diego as a destination. Joint promotional … [Read more...] about SDTA Japanese Travel and Friendship Ambassador Program
Site Experience Honorees
The Site Experience Awards recognize excellence in the tourism/hospitality industry in San Diego. The honor represents the highest level of professionalism, customer experience, and results in bringing new business to the destination. This award is presented quarterly to a sales person and a sales team within the San Diego region. The annual award is announced at the SDTA Sales … [Read more...] about Site Experience Honorees
INFORMATION REGARDING MEASURES C&D on 2016 VOTING BALLOTS
The following letter was distributed to members of the San Diego County Hotel Motel Association, and we feel this is important information for all SDTA Members as well. By permission from the HMA, we are sharing this information below. Thank you. ENGLISH VERSION | SPANISH VERSION Voting is one of the most important responsibilities we have as citizens. As always, we … [Read more...] about INFORMATION REGARDING MEASURES C&D on 2016 VOTING BALLOTS