This Sunday, June 19, brings Juneteenth — the annual commemoration of black history and culture, observed across America. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, and events are planned all around San Diego to mark the occasion. Among the happenings this year are the annual Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride hosted by Balboa Park's WorldBeat Center, an SDTA member, in partnership with … [Read more...] about San Diego celebrating the Black community with Juneteenth events
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Weekly Hotel Performance Update – June 5 to June 11, 2022
Summer has officially begun in San Diego with hotel demand rising sharply this week. County hotels sold 40,000 more room nights than the previous week for a total of 371,537 room nights sold. This spike in demand mirrors that of every pre-covid year in the week following the Memorial Day holiday.County occupancy rose significantly, up 9 points over the prior week to reach … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – June 5 to June 11, 2022
Headlines You Need to Read | 17 June 2022
Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority gathers headlines that highlight the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as top news in the San Diego region. Hotel executives are brimming with optimism as demand drives rates ever higher — Travel WeeklyU.S. Hotels Pull Back on Rising Room Rates as Inflation Hits 4-Decade High — SkiftCity Council approves Mayor Gloria's $5 … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 17 June 2022
Destination News | 15 June 2022
Stay up to date on important destination news throughout the city of San Diego. How to Celebrate Pride Month at San Diego Bars and Restaurants - Eater San DiegoIndustry leaders address travel’s labor shortage at IPW show - Travel WeeklySan Diego’s Favorite Fishmonger Launches Seafood Market in Point Loma - Eater San DiegoUS lifts COVID-19 test requirement for … [Read more...] about Destination News | 15 June 2022
U.S. lifting pre-departure test mandate for travelers headed here
The Biden administration announced Friday morning that it will end the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for travelers bound for the United States — a move hailed by the tourism industry, which had long lobbied for the lifting of the mandate. The decision takes effect this Sunday, June 12. U.S. Travel, the national nonprofit that advocates for the travel industry, … [Read more...] about U.S. lifting pre-departure test mandate for travelers headed here