On May 6, Darren Pudgil joined the San Diego Tourism Authority's (SDTA) team as the new Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. Darren will oversee local media relations, community outreach and government affairs on a regional, statewide and national level. He previously served as Director of Communications and Press Secretary for former San Diego Mayor Jerry … [Read more...] about Staffing Changes and New Leadership Roles at the SDTA
Executive Update
Japan Airlines Resumes Daily Flight Service to San Diego
We are excited to announce that Japan Airlines has confirmed that they will begin their non-stop, daily service from Tokyo to San Diego on June 1, 2013. The resumption of the flight is great news for San Diego’s promotional efforts to the Japanese market. The daily service has been delayed for the last several months due to mechanical issues with Boeing’s 787 (Dreamliner) … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Resumes Daily Flight Service to San Diego
Judge Upholds Financing Plan for the San Diego Convention Center Expansion
The proposed financing plan to expand the San Diego Convention Center was upheld by the San Diego Superior Court last month. The court found that under both state and local laws, a hotelier-approved room tax is a legally acceptable means for financing the $520 million project. The City of San Diego had filed a validation suit last year with the court to ensure the funding … [Read more...] about Judge Upholds Financing Plan for the San Diego Convention Center Expansion
American Airlines Introduces Direct Local Flights to Miami
American Airlines announced it will begin nonstop daily service between San Diego and Miami on June 12, 2013. The flights will be on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 150 seats. Flight 1065 will leave Miami International Airport at 6:50 p.m. Eastern time, arriving in San Diego at 8:55 p.m. local time. Flight 1042 will leave San Diego at 9:45 p.m. local time, arriving the following … [Read more...] about American Airlines Introduces Direct Local Flights to Miami
Update on TMD Renewal
On Monday, Feb. 25, a public hearing was held by the San Diego City Council regarding the delayed signing of the Tourism Marketing District (TMD) operating agreement and its impact on the City's economy. More than 300 industry supporters packed City Hall and presented a compelling case in favor of the TMD and the San Diego Tourism Authority's (SDTA) sales and marketing mission. … [Read more...] about Update on TMD Renewal