SDTA News

Budget and Community Outreach SDTA continues to work with the San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD) on next year’s budget as well as on a recovery plan.SDTA and SDTMD are meeting with San Diego City Council members in advance of a vote on April 21 to approve a 10-year extension of the Tourism Marketing District as well as on the vote to approve SDTA’s FY21 budget. The … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Authority Update

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) held a phone call for almost 500 of its Members and community partners to detail the current state of the local industry and to detail the organization’s efforts to partner and support the industry as it works through this unprecedented crisis. Here is a brief recap of the call: Joe Terzi, SDTA President and CEO SDTA is committed … [Read more...] about SDTA COVID-19 CALL RECAP

In recent years, San Diego has lost seven large conventions due to the Convention Center’s lack of space and amenities. Conventions are a boon the local economy, filling up San Diego’s hotels and benefitting small businesses from restaurants to shops and more. The economic impact of losing those conventions? An estimated $400 million. To highlight the need to pass Measure … [Read more...] about Convention Center Clients Share Support for Measure C

“We are excited to welcome Julie, a recognized leader in the tourism sector with an extensive background in hospitality and CVB management,” said SDTA Board Chair Daniel Kuperschmid. “Julie brings both skill and expertise along with a fresh perspective and passion for the destination that will serve the SDTA well to build on its previous successes and guide the organization … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Authority Names Julie Coker President and CEO