This week saw San Diego hotel room-night demand soften to its lowest level since early May 2021, with the county selling a total of 253,857 room nights. This is 22,000 fewer room nights than the week prior and largely reflects seasonal declines in leisure travel. Group and business travel, which helps to bolster room demand during the offseason, has been slower to return and is … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2021
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Headlines You Need to Read | 10 December 2021
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. Stricter requirements take effect for inbound travelers to the U.S. — New York Times SDSU Mission Valley stadium gets its official name: Snapdragon — San Diego Union-Tribune Winter is a great time to enjoy … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 10 December 2021
Meet the first participants in the SDTA’s inclusive Tourism Accelerator program!
The San Diego Tourism Authority is excited to announce the 10 area businesses that will be the first participants in the SDTA Tourism Accelerator, a program launched to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry. The companies chosen for the Accelerator's debut represent a wide variety of business sectors, from bars and restaurants to event … [Read more...] about Meet the first participants in the SDTA’s inclusive Tourism Accelerator program!
Member spotlight: Boatsetter is making a splash
Skimming across San Diego’s beautiful waterways on another gorgeous SoCal day is one of those matchless local pleasures. And yet boat ownership is not necessarily the best fit for everyone. Enter Boatsetter, a rapidly expanding international startup (and SDTA Member) that endeavors to get more people out on the water by serving as an “Airbnb for boats.” We chatted with … [Read more...] about Member spotlight: Boatsetter is making a splash
Headlines You Need to Read | 3 December 2021
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. California confirms nation's first Omicron variant COVID-19 case — San Diego Union-TribuneBiden to Toughen Testing for International Travelers to Slow Omicron — Wall Street JournalDeadline for vaccine mandate … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 3 December 2021