Tens of thousands of pop-culture fans gathered at the San Diego Convention Center during Thanksgiving weekend for Comic-Con Special Edition. Smaller in scope but no less vibrant than the July Comic-Con events, the three-day, action-packed convention included panels, exhibits, holiday shopping, and the soft opening of the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park. A surprise … [Read more...] about Masked Superheroes Return to SDCC for Comic-Con Special Edition
Member Updates & Spotlight
Wrapping Another Winning Edition of the Hospitality Open
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the SDTA’s 2021 Hospitality Open, which unfolded under sunny skies Oct. 19 at the beautiful Maderas Golf Club in Poway. More than 150 golfers, SDTA staff and sponsors attended the tournament, presented by Procopio. Taking home this year’s championship trophy was the winning foursome from Sharp Hotel Group. The 2021 Hospitality … [Read more...] about Wrapping Another Winning Edition of the Hospitality Open
Member Spotlight: TiPJAR
Born in Britain and now firmly settled in San Diego, the cashless-tipping platform TiPJAR strives to make it simpler for customers to express their appreciation through tips — and is dedicated to helping tipped workers boost their income, too. We caught up with CEO Sydney Paulsen about the company’s mission, the inspiration for its launch and what comes next. Q: How did … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: TiPJAR
Member Spotlight: The Shout! House
The Shout! House gives Gaslamp something to sound out about Dueling pianos drive the entertainment at downtown’s The Shout! House, and the energy of the place is as exuberant as the exclamation point in its name. Now open again for indoor revelry, the Gaslamp Quarter institution continues to wow guests with its live shows and musicianship. We caught up with Shout! House … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: The Shout! House
Member Spotlight: Bazaar del Mundo
Name: Diana Powers, Owner/Founder Company Name: Bazaar del Mundo Type of Business: Vibrant shops and restaurants in Old Town State Historic Park Founded: 1971 Can you tell us how Bazaar del Mundo came to be? It came about, well, 50 years ago. I read in the newspaper that the California State Park Department was looking to develop a site that was once a Casa … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Bazaar del Mundo