Several hotels in the San Diego region will be operating under a new brand identity or "flying a new flag" in the coming months. Hilton San Diego Airport - Harbor Island was purchased by San Diego-based Bartell Hotels for $37.7 million. Hampton Inn San Diego - SeaWorld/Airport will transition to a Four Points Hotel in early December. W San Diego will transition to the … [Read more...] about Hotel Changes and Openings in San Diego
Industry Trends
Convention Center Team reaches 10-Year High in Room Nights Booked
The San Diego Tourism Authority booked 57 citywide conventions and trade shows at the San Diego Convention Center during the just-concluded fiscal year; these bookings will result in more than 1 million hotel room nights for the destination – the highest amount in a decade for bookings generated within a single year. Convention Center By The Numbers The events, which will … [Read more...] about Convention Center Team reaches 10-Year High in Room Nights Booked
U.S. Travel Releases Domestic Travel Market Report
U.S. Travel's Domestic Travel Market Report (2014 edition), detailing the domestic travel characteristics and demographics of the 2.1 billion domestic trips taken in 2013, has been released. Key findings from this annual benchmark include: Leisure remains the primary purpose of travel, accounting for 71 percent of all trips in 2013 In 2103, there was an increasing … [Read more...] about U.S. Travel Releases Domestic Travel Market Report
San Diego Travel Forecast Released – December 2013 Update
The Tourism Economics San Diego County Travel Forecast was just posted on the SDTA website at www.sandiego.org/research Below is the executive summary as a quick snapshot but see the full document to review global and US economic trends, key feeder market forecasts, and deeper analysis on the San Diego travel market. The next update can be expected in June 2014. Executive … [Read more...] about San Diego Travel Forecast Released – December 2013 Update
2014 Member Research Brief and Opportunities Plan Now Available
SDTA Members can log into MemberNet to download documents to support business planning for 2014. The 2014 Member Research Brief is available on the Research and Reports page, and consists of 47 pages of data on the San Diego visitor market and profile, and extensive industry performance data. The 2014 Member Opportunities Plan is available on the Opportunities page, … [Read more...] about 2014 Member Research Brief and Opportunities Plan Now Available