We are honored this week to welcome Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). Julie brings with her more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as the president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. While these are incredibly difficult times for our industry, we are … [Read more...] about SDTA Board Chair Welcomes Julie Coker, President & CEO
Executive Update
A statement from SDTA President & CEO Julie Coker
To quote Dr. Martin Luther King, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” As I take the helm at the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), our nation stands in a time of challenge and controversy. I was incredibly moved by the San Diego community’s actions over the past … [Read more...] about A statement from SDTA President & CEO Julie Coker
City Unveils Collaborative Efforts to Commemorate San Diego and Where California Began
SAN DIEGO 250: Civic and Community Leaders Announce Events to Mark San Diego’s 250th Anniversary In 2019 Standing alongside a broad coalition of civic leaders, organizations, community volunteers and Kumeyaay representatives, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer today introduced collaborative efforts to commemorate the City’s 250th anniversary and where California began. The San Diego … [Read more...] about City Unveils Collaborative Efforts to Commemorate San Diego and Where California Began
2018 Annual Performance Comparison – Top 21 Markets
Excerpt from Morrison & Company, Lodging Industry Management Consulting Report December 2018 RevPAR was flat compared to December 2017, and for the year RevPAR was up in all four major California markets. The main takeaways for the month of December 2018 are: Occupancy declined in 16 of the Top 25 U.S. Markets, ADR declined in 8 and RevPAR declined in 11. Again, … [Read more...] about 2018 Annual Performance Comparison – Top 21 Markets
Looking Forward – A Message from Joe Terzi
We’ve had great success over the past year and now is the time to continue that momentum. Thinking outside the box with big, bold ideas will ensure the San Diego Tourism Authority keeps its reputation as a leader in the industry. It also keeps San Diego top of mind as the preferred vacation and meeting destination for nearly 35 million visitors per year. The SDTA annual … [Read more...] about Looking Forward – A Message from Joe Terzi