San Diego’s innovation economy is going urban with two new high-profile projects that will help remake its Downtown by adding upscale mixed-use developments designed to cater to top tech and biotech talent. When it comes to biotech, San Diego is considered to have one of the country’s most vibrant clusters. Until now, most of that brainpower has been centered in La Jolla … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Booming Tech and Innovation Hub
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Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
If you’re thinking about taking that first plane ride since the pandemic began, you might have some questions about the airport experience. Perhaps you’re wondering how to drink a cup of coffee while wearing a mask, if the airport has those sophisticated electrostatic sprayers you’ve seen in commercials, or how to navigate a TSA line while maintaining a 6-foot perimeter around … [Read more...] about Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter
While indoor dining remains off-limits, the Gaslamp Quarter has been leading drive for outdoor dining option with restaurants extending their patios onto the sidewalks and streets for a festive but safe and socially distanced atmosphere. These extended patios, or parklets, line the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth avenues and their cross-streets every day. Here are a few Gaslamp … [Read more...] about Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter
Virtual Events in San Diego
Name: Pascale Senejoux, CMPTitle: Director, Event ManagementHow long at the SDTA: Nine years What is the demand for hybrid or virtual events? Is one type of meeting more in demand than the other? With facilities here and across the country closed for in-person meetings, organizations are turning to virtual events to communicate and engage with their members, customers and … [Read more...] about Virtual Events in San Diego
What’s New in San Diego
Portside Pier The long-awaited and much-anticipated Portside Pier is now open, remaking the waterfront while offering locals and visitors alike a uniquely San Diego experience. With its location alongside the Embarcadero, Portside Pier offers to-die-for bay views, cutting-edge architecture and four dining spots with cuisine ranging from fresh oysters to … [Read more...] about What’s New in San Diego