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Reliving the 69th SDTA Annual Meeting

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Thank you for joining us at our 69th Annual Meeting to celebrate a year of record-breaking success. In fiscal year 2023, San Diego tourism reached new heights, reporting our highest-ever visitor spend, economic impact and return on investment. That would not be possible without you. The SDTA 69th Annual Meeting was a vibrant and unforgettable event, bringing together … [Read more...] about Reliving the 69th SDTA Annual Meeting

Cool Reception: Weird weather weighs on tourism 

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Uncharacteristically, weather has worked against San Diego tourism for the majority of 2023. January and February each saw a big boost to hotel room night demand, but only because the Omicron variant wasn’t in the picture to derail travel in 2023 (as it did in early 2022). Average high temperatures have consistently run below average throughout the year, dragging hotel room … [Read more...] about Cool Reception: Weird weather weighs on tourism 

Joins us for SDTA’s 69th Annual Meeting!

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Celebrate tourism’s positive impact alongside travel industry leaders and hospitality professionals at the San Diego Tourism Authority’s 69th Annual Meeting, Nov. 9 at SeaWorld San Diego.   Learn about SDTA’s exciting work over the past year and gain insights from Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California, as she provides updates on the state's … [Read more...] about Joins us for SDTA’s 69th Annual Meeting!

Meet SDTA Tourism Accelerator Member Hey Sugar!

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Designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry, the San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator program provides free SDTA membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.  We are thrilled to introduce Hey Sugar!, a member of … [Read more...] about Meet SDTA Tourism Accelerator Member Hey Sugar!