Executive Update

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently revealed data which indicated that international visitors to the U.S. have spent an estimated $82.2 billion over last year on travel and tourism-related services, an 11 percent increase year-over-year.  The new set of data confirms that the travel and tourism industry in the U.S. is on track to yet another record-breaking year.  San … [Read more...] about U.S. Attracts Record Number of International Visitors

The federal government is no longer considering changing the federal per diem rate, a move that could have resulted in a thirty-percent reduction of rates in some major travel markets around the country.  Thanks to the proactive and collaborative efforts of travel and tourism industry leaders, a decision was made to freeze the rates for the coming year.  The decision was the … [Read more...] about Federal Per Diem Rates will Remain the Same

Please join us in welcoming Rick Outcalt to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales at ConVis.  Rick most recently served as Director of Sales & Marketing for the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina and will now direct the Bureau’s citywide sales effort.  He collectively brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including … [Read more...] about Rick Outcalt Named Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales

The travel industry continues to make strides in educating key stakeholders on the economic benefits of travel and tourism. This past Wednesday, the Administration once again put its spotlight on our industry's ability to create more good jobs at a meeting hosted by the White House Business Council. The gathering, the first in a series focused on American economic … [Read more...] about White House Spotlights Travel Industry’s Economic Strength