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Unpacking the Power of Tourism in San Diego

June 21, 2023 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

The San Diego Tourism Authority, together with Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas, Mayor Todd Gloria, and leaders of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, celebrated the first day of summer with a press conference at the San Diego Zoo, previewing this year's top tourism offerings and the unveiling of SDTA's new report, Unpacking the Power of Tourism: Discovering the Hidden … [Read more...] about Unpacking the Power of Tourism in San Diego

Mingei Museum’s ARTIFACT restaurant wins a spot in prestigious Michelin California Guide

June 6, 2023 By James Hebert Leave a Comment

ARTIFACT at Mingei earns spot in the 2023 Michelin California Guide

Less than two years after it opened, the showplace restaurant at Balboa Park's Mingei International Museum has achieved a coveted culinary distinction: A place in the Michelin California restaurant guide. Mingei's ARTIFACT, whose cooking draws on global traditions and heirloom ingredients, sits among 10 California restaurants added to the guide this week as "new … [Read more...] about Mingei Museum’s ARTIFACT restaurant wins a spot in prestigious Michelin California Guide

A Look into San Diego’s 2023 Lodging Performance and Forecasts

May 23, 2023 By Nathan Kelley Leave a Comment

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Recent Performance  Lodging performance has been a mixed bag so far in 2023. After a strong January and February, room night demand has drifted modestly below 2022 and 2019 levels since the first week of March. Earlier in the recovery, slower room night sales were attributable entirely to weaker corporate and international travel, while domestic leisure travel led the … [Read more...] about A Look into San Diego’s 2023 Lodging Performance and Forecasts

Tom Tabler

March 8, 2023 By Graig Harris

Tom Tabler is the General Manager of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.  He began his career 34 years ago as a Front Desk Clerk at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.  He went on to work in Front Office Leadership roles in Anaheim, Fullerton, San Diego and Denver.  While in Denver, Tom transitioned into Sales and won numerous awards for being the “top … [Read more...] about Tom Tabler

Eric Jenkins

March 8, 2023 By Graig Harris

Eric Jenkins, as General Manager of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, has made a significant impact in the field of hospitality through a career spanning 20 years. With a proven track record of success, Eric has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, a keen business acumen, and an unwavering commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences. His dedication and strong … [Read more...] about Eric Jenkins

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