BY SMART MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 6, 2017 San Diego is not only an award-winning destination and famed beach city. It is also a fabulous destination for groups. Smart Meetings TV spoke with Margie Sitton, Senior VP, Sales & Services, San Diego Tourism Authority, about what the city has to offer corporate meeting planners. She highlighted the fabulous dining scene, … [Read more...] about San Diego Offers Fun in the Sun for Groups – IMEX 2016
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Best of 2016: Top Stories on Connect Blog
The Connect Blog is your go-to resource for up-to-date information and news about the travel and tourism industry in San Diego, and the activity of the San Diego Tourism Authority and its members and partners. We've curated the "Best of 2016" - a list of the top viewed articles from 2016 below. Enjoy! WE'RE COUNTING DOWN THE BEST OF 2016... SDTA LAUNCHES 2016 ADVERTISING … [Read more...] about Best of 2016: Top Stories on Connect Blog
San Diego Named Most Group-Friendly Beach City in America
HotelPlanner.com released their list of the Top 10 Most Group-Friendly Beach Cities across the United States. Summer is the most popular season for group travel, and this honor reminds us of the importance group travel has on the destination. The ranking is determined by a compilation of sales data from beach cities with the most group travel bookings, and includes types of … [Read more...] about San Diego Named Most Group-Friendly Beach City in America
San Diego Tourism Authority Earns 2016 Gold Service Award from Meetings & Conventions Readers
M&C’s 2016 Gold Service Award recognizes Convention & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in servicing meeting and event professionals. Relying on their extensive industry experience in both corporate and association markets, M&C’s readers voted for the top CVBs based on key criteria including professionalism of staff; support on hotels and site inspections; … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Authority Earns 2016 Gold Service Award from Meetings & Conventions Readers
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Expands Convention Space
The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina celebrated the opening of their new convention space with a ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiling on June 28, 2016. The event drew industry leaders, hospitality partners, and VIP guests. Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Port Commissioner Marshal Merrifield, and Marriott Marquis GM Tuni Kyi spoke to invited guests about the value of the space in … [Read more...] about Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Expands Convention Space