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IVIC on the Move

December 13, 2011 By Sue Mason Leave a Comment

Phase I of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan will break ground on January 5, 2012. Due to construction, the International Visitor Information Center (IVIC), currently located on the corner of West Broadway and Harbor Drive, will be relocated. Here are the details on our move: The current center will close from December 15 - 25. The new ticket office will be located … [Read more...] about IVIC on the Move

LEGOLAND Hotel to Open in 2013

December 1, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

LEGOLAND® California Resort in Carlsbad announced the Summer 2013 opening of the LEGOLAND® Hotel. The three-story LEGOLAND Hotel will provide guests the interactive family experience that has brought success to LEGOLAND California as well as bring children’s imaginations to life. The 250-room LEGO®-themed hotel will feature brightly colored LEGO décor, a pool area and … [Read more...] about LEGOLAND Hotel to Open in 2013

Plans for Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama Unveiled

November 29, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

On Monday, November 29, Mayor Jerry Sanders and Qualcomm founder, Dr. Irwin Jacobs premiered a video that reveals plans for Balboa Park's renovation, in preparation for the 2015 Centennial Celebration.   http://youtu.be/thIW7Yt8m2M   This 10-minute video showcases plans to eliminate vehicular traffic from the park's central Plaza de Panama, to reclaim the … [Read more...] about Plans for Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama Unveiled

Hotel Palomar San Diego Revitalizes Former Se Hotel

November 3, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group recently announced that they have taken over management of the former Se Hotel. Reborn as Hotel Palomar San Diego, the new ownership promises to bring new life to San Diego's downtown community with emphasis to actively support and participate in the local arts and culture scene. The boutique hotel that boasts 183 guest rooms, including … [Read more...] about Hotel Palomar San Diego Revitalizes Former Se Hotel

Announcing the Launch of ‘Happiness is Calling’ Fall Ad Campaign

September 15, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

San Diego's new advertising campaign, "Happiness is Calling," launched on September 12, 2011 with a $3.16MM media buy in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco and Dallas in order to stimulate demand during the upcoming fall shoulder season. The Happiness is Calling campaign leverages San Diego's unique ability to inspire optimism and positivity in every visitor. Creatively, … [Read more...] about Announcing the Launch of ‘Happiness is Calling’ Fall Ad Campaign

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