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
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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
Kazeem Omidiji
Kazeem Omidiji is Director of Community Relations for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 company based in San Diego, California. Kazeem is responsible for SDG&E’s corporate philanthropy and relations with non-profit and community-based organizations in San Diego County and South Orange County. … [Read more...] about Kazeem Omidiji
Craig Martin
As the General Manger for the Omni San Diego located in the heart of historic Gaslamp Quarter, connected to Petco Park and steps from the Convention Center, Craig Martin brings over 20 years of hospitality industry experience to his role. During his career Craig has worked with multiple brands and ownership models with diverse management experience operating Resorts, Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Craig Martin