San Diego earns the No. 8 spot on the 2017 TripAdvisor list of Top U.S. Destinations. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period, as well as traveler booking interest on TripAdvisor. "We're … [Read more...] about San Diego No. 8 on TripAdvisor 2017 Top U.S. Destinations
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Water Authority Helps Hotels With Water Conservation Efforts
The San Diego County Water Authority is pleased to announce the availability of two new reminder cards that hotels and motels can use to encourage guests to save water during their stays. One version focuses on the environmental benefits of reusing towels, and the other version focuses on reusing bed linens. Both versions are printed in English one side and Spanish on the … [Read more...] about Water Authority Helps Hotels With Water Conservation Efforts
U.S. Travel Ban
The San Diego Tourism Authority is closely monitoring recent executive orders from President Trump that will impact the travel and tourism industry. National and state travel organizations have expressed their concerns for current travel conditions. Destination Marketing Association International recently stated, “A ban based on nationality - even a temporary one - runs … [Read more...] about U.S. Travel Ban
Best of 2016: Top Stories on Connect Blog
The Connect Blog is your go-to resource for up-to-date information and news about the travel and tourism industry in San Diego, and the activity of the San Diego Tourism Authority and its members and partners. We've curated the "Best of 2016" - a list of the top viewed articles from 2016 below. Enjoy! WE'RE COUNTING DOWN THE BEST OF 2016... SDTA LAUNCHES 2016 ADVERTISING … [Read more...] about Best of 2016: Top Stories on Connect Blog
San Diego named one of five top cruise destinations in the U.S. and Canada
The Port of San Diego was recently named one of the five top cruise destinations in the United States and Canada by Cruise Critic, the world’s largest cruise review site. The recognition was awarded to the Port as part of Cruise Critic’s first-ever Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The awards program is based on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on the Cruise Critic … [Read more...] about San Diego named one of five top cruise destinations in the U.S. and Canada