The San Diego Tourism Authority's Tourism Development team is made up of three key tourism professionals with more than 50 years of combined experience in the tourism industry. All three call San Diego their home, though some spend a majority of their workweek in other parts of the world promoting our beautiful destination. What do they do? The SDTA … [Read more...] about SDTA 101: Meet the Tourism Development Team
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Spread the Word on Global Meetings Industry Day 2022 with Our Social Media Toolkit
COVID-related restrictions have been lifted throughout the city and organizations are now welcome to meet safely in San Diego again. In-person meetings are crucial to the full recovery of the tourism economy. With our high vaccination rates and outdoor venues, San Diego is the place to get together! Join us in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day by … [Read more...] about Spread the Word on Global Meetings Industry Day 2022 with Our Social Media Toolkit
SDTA Adds Another Poppy Award to its Collection
The San Diego Tourism Authority is excited to announce it won the Poppy Award for Best Recovery Campaign during Visit California’s 2022 Outlook Forum. This prestigious award recognizes our efforts to drive visitation back to the destination, after the pandemic and other crises led to many industry-wide pivots. SDTA's Best Recovery Campaign Entry The SDTA, charged with … [Read more...] about SDTA Adds Another Poppy Award to its Collection
New San Diego Brand Campaign – Happy and You Know It
2022 Winter/Spring Advertising Program Overview To stimulate demand during the upcoming spring and summer season, the San Diego Tourism Authority is launching a new brand advertising campaign – “Happy and You Know It” – with the :30 TV commercial debuting on national television Jan. 29 during the Farmers Insurance Open: “Happy and You Know It”San Diego’s chill, happy and … [Read more...] about New San Diego Brand Campaign – Happy and You Know It
Jamie Lemon
Jamie Lemon began his career in hospitality at the early of 13, working as a glass collector and dishwasher at the Drumkeen Hotel in his home town of Belfast in Northern Ireland. There, he progressed throughout his teenage years to server and bartender. He quickly found passion in the hospitality industry, and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland to earn his degree in Hospitality … [Read more...] about Jamie Lemon