When it comes to the life sciences, Rick Fultz knows what it takes not only for companies to succeed but also for regions to develop thriving clusters. As senior vice president and chief business officer for Biocom California, one of the leading trade associations for the life science industry in San Diego and throughout the state, he has seen how ingenuity and collaboration … [Read more...] about Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming
Executive Update
SDTA Board Chair Welcomes Julie Coker, President & CEO
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
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