This past fall, the San Diego Tourism Authority was delighted to hire Kavin Schieferdecker as the organization's chief sales officer, a newly created position that oversees long-term sales for the San Diego Convention Center and hotel meetings as well as convention services. Kavin came to SDTA from Philadelphia, where he served as senior vice president of convention sales at … [Read more...] about Catching up with Kavin Schieferdecker, SDTA’s chief sales officer
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From a re-envisioned Terminal 1 to new and expanded routes, there’s a whole lot happening at San Diego International Airport
By James Hebert Excitement is taking wing these days at San Diego International Airport, with the start of a major project to renovate Terminal 1, plus the welcome addition of new carriers and routes and the return of others. The airport celebrated the official groundbreaking for the New T1 on Dec. 13. The $3.4 billion project will bring a brand-new Terminal 1 as well as … [Read more...] about From a re-envisioned Terminal 1 to new and expanded routes, there’s a whole lot happening at San Diego International Airport
Kazeem Omidiji
Kazeem Omidiji is Director of Community Relations for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 company based in San Diego, California. Kazeem is responsible for SDG&E’s corporate philanthropy and relations with non-profit and community-based organizations in San Diego County and South Orange County. … [Read more...] about Kazeem Omidiji
Jamie Lemon
Jamie Lemon began his career in hospitality at the early of 13, working as a glass collector and dishwasher at the Drumkeen Hotel in his home town of Belfast in Northern Ireland. There, he progressed throughout his teenage years to server and bartender. He quickly found passion in the hospitality industry, and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland to earn his degree in Hospitality … [Read more...] about Jamie Lemon
Craig Martin
As the General Manger for the Omni San Diego located in the heart of historic Gaslamp Quarter, connected to Petco Park and steps from the Convention Center, Craig Martin brings over 20 years of hospitality industry experience to his role. During his career Craig has worked with multiple brands and ownership models with diverse management experience operating Resorts, Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Craig Martin