Ted Molter, Chief Marketing Officer for San Diego Zoo, began his new role as SDTA Board Chairman this week. Ted's experience in the tourism industry and as a long-term member of the board is a welcome addition to our leadership team. Ted is the chief marketing officer for San Diego Zoo Global, responsible for public relations, creative services, advertising and design, … [Read more...] about Ted Molter Begins Role as New SDTA Board Chairman
Executive Update
San Diego Named as Smart21 Intelligent Community
Hot off the buzz from National Geographic Channel's World's Smart Cities: San Diego documentary, San Diego continues to be a beacon of innovation for the rest of the world. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named the top 21 Smart Communities for 2016 and San Diego is one of only two U.S. cities among the nominees. With this nomination, our city advances to be in contention … [Read more...] about San Diego Named as Smart21 Intelligent Community
San Diego Tourism Authority receives Gold Service Elite Award
Hard work, dedication and innovation pay off! San Diego Tourism Authority has been honored with a highly distinguished award by the readers of Meetings & Conventions magazine. The 2015 Gold Service Elite award was established to acknowledge the “best of the best”—the Top 5 convention and visitors bureaus—as measured by total votes cast - among all Gold Service winners. "We … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Authority receives Gold Service Elite Award
DMAI Accreditation – SDTA Earns Industry Excellence Recognition
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) successfully achieved industry accreditation, demonstrating mastery of key principles of destination management and marketing. We were awarded the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), in recognition of our commitment to industry excellence and meeting the … [Read more...] about DMAI Accreditation – SDTA Earns Industry Excellence Recognition
San Diego Meeting Certified – Congrats to our 2015 Grads!
The San Diego meeting sales community is the first in the country to be united in their message, expertise, and now certification specifically designed to help meeting planners achieve a successful event in the destination. On Thursday, September 17, 2015, more than 50 new graduates earned their San Diego Meeting Certified certificate. Meeting planners across the world can … [Read more...] about San Diego Meeting Certified – Congrats to our 2015 Grads!