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Record-Breaking Year for San Diego’s Tourism Economy

December 17, 2015 By Nick Leave a Comment

Visitors to Spend $9.9 Billion in San Diego Region in 2015 With 2016 just around the corner, tourism officials expect 2015 to break records across all measures of the San Diego tourism economy. The region is on pace to surpass last year’s record-breaking totals in every key category, including the number of visitors to San Diego in 2015, the amount of hotel tax revenue … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Year for San Diego’s Tourism Economy

Hot News in San Diego Dining, Brews and Everything That Tastes Good (Dec. 2015)

December 11, 2015 By Nick Leave a Comment

Dining In San Diego

Restaurant Openings In November 2015, The Nolen became the newest rooftop bar and lounge in San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp Quarter. Located on the 14th floor of the new Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center with a separate elevator entrance, the venue offers panoramic views of downtown, the Coronado Bridge and Petco Park. The craft cocktail program includes … [Read more...] about Hot News in San Diego Dining, Brews and Everything That Tastes Good (Dec. 2015)

October 2015 – Sales & Marketing Highlights – San Diego

November 23, 2015 By Nick Leave a Comment

Riki Suzuki in China Selling San Diego

Below are some of the sales & marketing highlights from various departments during the month of October 2015. CONSUMER MARKETING Special events in October focused on Kids Free, which drove 184,330 page views to related content and Halloween activities which drove close to 50,000 page views in our digital portfolio. In October, we posted a total of 139 Tweets, 51 … [Read more...] about October 2015 – Sales & Marketing Highlights – San Diego

San Diego To Host First-Ever World Beach Games!

November 2, 2015 By Nick Leave a Comment

World Beach Games San Diego

It's official!  San Diego will be the host of the 2017 (ANOC) Association of National Olympic Committees World Beach Games. With ideal year-round weather conditions, 70+ miles of pristine coastline, and terrain from the ocean to the bay that accommodates every type of outdoor sport and activity, San Diego is the premier destination for an international event like the … [Read more...] about San Diego To Host First-Ever World Beach Games!

San Diego Named as Smart21 Intelligent Community

October 26, 2015 By Nick Leave a Comment

Intelligent Community

Hot off the buzz from National Geographic Channel's World's Smart Cities: San Diego documentary, San Diego continues to be a beacon of innovation for the rest of the world. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named the top 21 Smart Communities for 2016 and San Diego is one of only two U.S. cities among the nominees. With this nomination, our city advances to be in contention … [Read more...] about San Diego Named as Smart21 Intelligent Community

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