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Tourism Economics Forecasts a Strong 2023 for San Diego 

March 1, 2023 By Nathan Kelley Leave a Comment

Tourism Economics

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 

San Diego Visitor Industry Forecast

February 9, 2023 By Niki McDonald Leave a Comment

Visitor Industry Forecast

San Diego travel recovery continued in 2022. The January 2023 visitor industry forecast, which includes historical data through October 2022, anticipated that total visits grew 19.7% recoveringto 81% of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels, while total expenditures increased 84.2% fromthe prior year reaching $13.7 billion and surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic levels by 18%The overnight … [Read more...] about San Diego Visitor Industry Forecast

San Diego Tourism Launches Spring Advertising Programs

January 26, 2023 By Julia Buescher Leave a Comment

2023 Winter/Spring Advertising Program Overview To stimulate demand during the upcoming Spring and Summer travel season, the SDTA is launching $15.5 million in advertising with the refreshed 30-sec “Happy & You Know It” Brand TV commercial debuting on national television January 28 during the Farmers Insurance Open PGA Golf Tournament. “Happy and You Know It”San … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Launches Spring Advertising Programs

Nominations, registration now open for SDCLA’s gala Gold Key Awards

January 13, 2023 By James Hebert Leave a Comment

The prestigious Gold Key Awards are a few weeks away, and the San Diego County Lodging Association is inviting your nominations and registration for the 2023 edition of this can’t-miss event. Registration is now open Registration is also now open for the Gold Key Awards gala celebration, which takes place Feb. 23 at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. … [Read more...] about Nominations, registration now open for SDCLA’s gala Gold Key Awards

With latest Michelin news, San Diego restaurant scene rockets into the spotlight

December 6, 2022 By James Hebert Leave a Comment

3 Michelin Star Ched William Bradly at Addison in San Diego

In the world of dining, there’s no higher recognition for a restaurant than a Michelin star. And San Diego now boasts four establishments with that esteemed distinction — including one that has earned Michelin’s top global honor of three stars, an exceedingly rare accolade. On Monday, the Michelin organization, which confers the world's most-recognized and coveted … [Read more...] about With latest Michelin news, San Diego restaurant scene rockets into the spotlight

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