Rob Anaya and Maranda Tippin, Sr. Site Experience Managers for the San Diego Tourism Authority, share how the SDTA is providing new virtual site tours to accommodate the needs of meeting planners in the era of COVID-19. While Maranda’s last day with us will be Friday, August 7, we want to assure our planners and our partners that the virtual site program created by Rob and … [Read more...] about A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE SITE VISITS
SDTA News
Recap of July 10 SDTA Member Call
WATCH THE MEETING HERE Brian Hilemon, Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships, SDTAAt this point, the SDTA is going forward with the Kids Free Program but the situation obviously is fluid so that might change. So far there have been more than 90 offers submitted, and the deadline to submit offers has been extended until August. Please continue to update your business … [Read more...] about Recap of July 10 SDTA Member Call
City Council Votes to Fund San Diego Tourism Efforts
Paving the way to begin marketing San Diego to visitors, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved the San Diego Tourism Marketing District’s budget for fiscal year 2021 and extended the city’s operating agreement with it for an additional 10 years. The recent approval of the Tourism Marketing District’s (TMD) estimated $38.6 million budget is critical to fund efforts … [Read more...] about City Council Votes to Fund San Diego Tourism Efforts
Welcoming Visitors Back to California’s Beach City
San Diego tourism is warming up. Starting today (June 12) the county has reopened for leisure travel in these sectors if they follow the state and county’s guidelines: Hotels for leisure business, including their poolsBars, breweries and wineriesMuseums, zoos and aquariums, including Balboa Park and the San Diego ZooOutdoor activities including campgrounds, fishing and … [Read more...] about Welcoming Visitors Back to California’s Beach City
MEET SDTA PRESIDENT & CEO JULIE COKER
Why did you choose a career in hospitality? My first job in high school was waitressing at Mr. Steak in Wilmington, Delaware. Back then you were called a waitress, and, of course, now we say servers. I enjoyed the idea of taking care of people. I’ve always had this A-type personality so I was always focused on taking orders correctly, ensuring hot food was served … [Read more...] about MEET SDTA PRESIDENT & CEO JULIE COKER