By James Hebert Roller-coaster riders zoom high above Mission Beach aboard the Giant Dipper at Belmont Park. As spring continues to heat up, San Diego's tourism industry has been bursting with good news. Here’s a look at some of the positive developments across the regional tourism scene: Hotel business hits high notes Hotel occupancy has hit two major recent … [Read more...] about San Diego tourism is notching lots of “spring wins” as the industry rebounds
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Headlines You Need to Read | 22 April 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. Mission Beach is getting a new front door: elegant, $150M replacement bridge nearly complete — San Diego Union-TribuneA critic’s guide to San Diego’s new architecture — with a tour of beloved classics — Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 22 April 2022
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Apr. 10 to Apr. 16, 2022
Hotel demand dipped slightly during the week leading up to Easter with county hotels selling a total of 350,137 room nights, roughly 15,000 less room nights than the previous week. Leisure demand remained strong, and transient demand among upscale properties improved by 13,000 room nights. However, this was not enough to overcome the 25,000 fewer room nights from group … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Apr. 10 to Apr. 16, 2022
Destination News | 19 April 2022
Stay up to date on important destination news throughout the city of San Diego. San Diego Museum Expansions - Los Angeles TimesBest Cocktail Bars in San Diego - Eater San DiegoAir Travel Delays Expected in Summer 2022 - ABC10 NewsMission Beach is Getting a New Front Door - San Diego Union Tribune San Diego Stands Out Amid California Drought - Fox 5 News35 New Restaurants … [Read more...] about Destination News | 19 April 2022
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Apr. 3 to Apr. 9, 2022
An unseasonable heat wave blew through San Diego, helping raise hotel demand by more than 25,000 room nights over the week prior. San Diego County sold a total of 365,937 room nights, slightly more than the same week in 2019.County occupancy rose by 5.7 points week-over-week to average 81.0%, ranking San Diego 4th in the nation and 1st in the western competitive set (up from … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Apr. 3 to Apr. 9, 2022