On behalf of the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) and the San Diego Tourism Authority, we applaud Mayor Faulconer for his leadership and commitment to moving the expansion of the convention center forward. Expansion of the convention center on its existing site is a vital step in not only retaining existing clients, such as Comic-Con International, but also in securing new … [Read more...] about Statement Regarding Mayor Faulconer’s Convention Center Expansion Comments
Executive Update
SDTA Statement on Chargers Departure for Los Angeles
The San Diego Tourism Authority is disappointed the Chargers have announced plans to leave San Diego. They have been an important part of the San Diego community for many years, and we will be sad to see them go. However, San Diego is a vibrant destination that offers countless reasons for travelers to visit. In the coming year, San Diego will host several top tier sporting … [Read more...] about SDTA Statement on Chargers Departure for Los Angeles
SDTA HOLIDAY GIVING MESSAGE
The San Diego Tourism Authority’s mission is to drive visitor demand to economically benefit the San Diego region. Although we work tirelessly to achieve that goal, our team finds time to flourish beyond our organizational needs. They donate time and service to support our local community and the challenges that affect our neighbors, partners, and even those we’ve never … [Read more...] about SDTA HOLIDAY GIVING MESSAGE
Statements from No on C coalition
The No Downtown/No on C coalition released the following statement on November 9, 2016: "We are pleased, obviously, but it is time to come together and focus on San Diego. Our opposition had nothing to do with the Chargers. It had everything to do with their plan to raise taxes by more than $1 billion. We said from Day 1 we want the Chargers to remain in San Diego and that … [Read more...] about Statements from No on C coalition
SDTA and HMA Statement on Stadium Ballot Initiatives
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) and the San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association (HMA) are unable to support either the Chargers’ Initiative (Measure C) or the Cory Briggs Citizens’ Plan for San Diego (Measure D). The two organizations agree that both ballot measures present a substantial threat to San Diego’s tourism industry, which is the region’s second largest traded … [Read more...] about SDTA and HMA Statement on Stadium Ballot Initiatives