The San Diego Tourism Authority booked 57 citywide conventions and trade shows at the San Diego Convention Center during the just-concluded fiscal year; these bookings will result in more than 1 million hotel room nights for the destination – the highest amount in a decade for bookings generated within a single year. Convention Center By The Numbers The events, which will … [Read more...] about Convention Center Team reaches 10-Year High in Room Nights Booked
What's New
Welcome Sue Mason and Gerry Granados
The relationship between the SDTA and our Members is the foundation to our success. Recognizing the need for more interaction with our Members, we have added two new Marketing Partnerships team members to better serve you. SUE MASON Sue Mason, new Membership Services Manager, has been with the SDTA for 30 years. Sue, of course, was our Director of Visitor Services during her … [Read more...] about Welcome Sue Mason and Gerry Granados
Comic Con Extends through 2018 – SDTA team efforts pay off!
San Diego's reputation as the "epicenter of pop culture" will continue for years to come, thanks to the hard work of the San Diego Tourism Authority Citywide Sales team and President Joe Terzi, the San Diego Convention Center, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, and Comic Con executives. Comic Con was founded nearly 45 years ago and has called San Diego home since its inception. Although … [Read more...] about Comic Con Extends through 2018 – SDTA team efforts pay off!
New TV Partnership to Highlight San Diego Region
The San Diego Tourism Authority and Cox Communications have teamed up to create and televise special programming that spotlights San Diego’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural flair and innovative spirit. The in-depth, local television programming includes a new nine-part series called “Destination San Diego,” as well as future airings of the National Geographic Channel … [Read more...] about New TV Partnership to Highlight San Diego Region
New Holiday Inn Express debuts in Mission Valley
Hotel Investment Group Inc. opened the 104-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites – San Diego – Mission Valley on May 21st! The hotel’s comprehensive state of the art guest rooms and public areas are the first newly-built Holiday Inn Express property in San Diego in more than a decade. Bobby Patel, Owner and CEO of Hotel Investment Group Inc. worked with Dempsey Construction to … [Read more...] about New Holiday Inn Express debuts in Mission Valley