Tens of thousands of pop-culture fans gathered at the San Diego Convention Center during Thanksgiving weekend for Comic-Con Special Edition. Smaller in scope but no less vibrant than the July Comic-Con events, the three-day, action-packed convention included panels, exhibits, holiday shopping, and the soft opening of the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park. A surprise … [Read more...] about Masked Superheroes Return to SDCC for Comic-Con Special Edition
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Hotel and meeting space will be highlights of SDSU Mission Valley development
Excitement is building as San Diego State University prepares for the 2022 opening of Snapdragon Stadium, the new home of SDSU's nationally ranked football team. But the 35,000-capacity stadium is also the centerpiece of a much bigger development: SDSU Mission Valley, which also will include a 400-room hotel and 40,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. Not only … [Read more...] about Hotel and meeting space will be highlights of SDSU Mission Valley development
Headlines You Need to Read | 19 November 2021
Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as top news in the San Diego region. Business travel demand expected to surge in 2022, but full recovery still two years away — CNBCCovid News: Thanksgiving Air Travel May Rise to Near 2019 Level —New York TimesTraveling for Thanksgiving? Expect … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 19 November 2021
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2021
Room night demand rose considerably this week, adding more than 42,000 room nights from week before to total 323,406 room nights sold. This strengthening in demand brings the county closer to 2019 levels, when San Diego sold 332K room nights during the same week.County occupancy averaged 72.7%, ranking San Diego 4th in the nation and 2nd in the western competitive set. The top … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2021
MEMBERS, MEET WENDY WOZNIAK!
The SDTA is excited to have Wendy Wozniak aboard as the organization’s membership manager. In her new role, Wendy will serve as the primary liaison to our Members. We asked Wendy to tell us a little about herself and what she envisions in taking on this key position. How long have you lived in San Diego, and what was the career path that brought you to the SDTA? I … [Read more...] about MEMBERS, MEET WENDY WOZNIAK!