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SDTA Shifts Workshop Planning Approach for New Year

October 27, 2014 By Nick Leave a Comment

Dear friends, We're excited to announce a new plan for collaboration with our members in the coming year. After receiving great feedback from you regarding our committees and workshops, we've shifted our approach to allow more engagement and interaction throughout the year. Over the years, we've hosted three standing committees; Hotel Sales Committee, Travel Trade … [Read more...] about SDTA Shifts Workshop Planning Approach for New Year

San Diego earns Top 5 spot on Cvent’s annual Meeting Destinations List

August 21, 2014 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

We excited to share some great news with you. San Diego earned a Top 5 spot on Cvent's Top 50 Meeting Destinations list! This industry-specific ranking is based off of many factors including meeting and event booking activity as well as the number of unique venues in the destination. In it's third year, the list has become even more accurate in its reflection of the most … [Read more...] about San Diego earns Top 5 spot on Cvent’s annual Meeting Destinations List

Announcing the SDTA FY 2015 Board of Directors

June 12, 2014 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

Join us in welcoming the newly-elected San Diego Tourism Authority Fiscal Year 2015 Board of Directors. Their term begins July 1, 2014. Ann Berchtold Founder & Director ART SAN DIEGO/BTB-ART, Inc.John Blem Area General Manager Evolution Hospitality Thella Bowens President & CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Ann Callahan Owner Ann … [Read more...] about Announcing the SDTA FY 2015 Board of Directors

Memorial Day Travel Outlook for San Diego

May 23, 2014 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

As we embark on an extended Memorial Day Weekend, San Diego welcomes visitors from across the region to enjoy everything our city has to offer. Holiday travel to San Diego has typically seen near-capacity room occupancy across the county and this weekend is no exception. According to AAA and Expedia, San Diego has a positive outlook this weekend. AAA Southern California … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Travel Outlook for San Diego

33 million and counting…

March 21, 2014 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

San Diego 2014 Annual Meeting Invitiation

The 2013 tourism numbers are in, and for the first time ever, the number of visitors to San Diego County surpassed 33 million showing the strength of the San Diego brand. As the second largest traded industry, supplying more than 165,000 jobs, these numbers are important to know and share. Overall, the economic impact to San Diego from visitor spending was $18.7 billion and … [Read more...] about 33 million and counting…

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