Martha Gilmer was named Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) in October 2014 and leads the institution in realizing all areas of its mission. Additionally, the board challenged her with four critical tasks to ensure the excellence of the orchestra and support the Symphony’s significant economic contribution to the San Diego region: 1) Hire an … [Read more...] about Martha Gilmer
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Tracy Borkum
Tracy Borkum hails from London, England, Tracy Borkum is widely known as one of Southern California's most respected restaurateurs and the founder of the hospitality collective Urban Kitchen Group (UKG). Tracy’s first restaurant venture began in 1995 when she opened the iconic Kensington Grill in San Diego, followed by the debut of her trendy, globally inspired downtown … [Read more...] about Tracy Borkum
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day! March 8 is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. At the San Diego Tourism Authority, more than half of our staff are women, including our CEO Julie Coker, COO Kerri Verbeke Kapich and the Chair of our Board of Directors Kimberly Becker. To celebrate, we’d like to highlight some recent … [Read more...] about Happy International Women’s Day!
Request for Proposal: International Media Planning and Buying Services
Download PDF version of International Media Planning and Buying Services RFP Issued By: San Diego Tourism Authority750 B Street, Suite 1500San Diego, CA 92101 Key Dates (*may be subject to change) RFP ReleasedMarch 3, 2023Proposals DueApril 7, 2023Vendor Finalist SelectionApril 14, 2023Vendor Finalist Oral Interviews if Needed (can be virtual or in-person)April 21, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposal: International Media Planning and Buying Services
Tourism Economics Forecasts a Strong 2023 for San Diego
San Diego’s tourism recovery notched an especially solid year in 2022 as concerns over COVID dissipated and travelers unleashed two years of pent-up travel demand. According to estimates produced by Destination Analysts, San Diego welcomed 28.8 million visitors to the region last year who spent $13.6 billion. While the number of visitors fell short of 2019’s tally by … [Read more...] about Tourism Economics Forecasts a Strong 2023 for San Diego