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Top Headlines of the Week: Aug 2 to Aug 6

August 6, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight coronavirus' impact on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as how the San Diego region is faring in these unprecedented times. Aug 3 San Diego Zoo Races To Vaccinate Lions, Tigers and Other Vulnerable Species as COVID Surges —The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego Approves New … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: Aug 2 to Aug 6

Weekly Hotel Performance Update – July 25-31, 2021

August 6, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

San Diego topped the charts with an occupancy rate of 84.6%, the highest in the country. Its average daily rate was second in the U.S. at $223, behind only Oahu ($257).Hotel room demand saw a 15,000 week-over-week increase, reaching almost 378,000 room nights sold.    San Diego ADR was again first in the western region — $12 higher than Orange County and $28 … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – July 25-31, 2021

San Diego’s Road to Recovery

July 30, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

When it comes to a sunny outlook, San Diego shines the brightest. When California started to When it comes to a sunny outlook, San Diego shines the brightest. So when travelers were craving inspiration as the tourism industry reopened, the San Diego Tourism Authority leaped into action with a simple but compelling message: Happiness Is Calling You Back. Driven by an $8 … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Road to Recovery

Weekly Hotel Performance Update – July 18-24, 2021

July 30, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Last week hotel room nights sold increased again, up 4,000 to 362,684, with an average daily rate of $217, a new weekly high.  Among top 25 U.S. Markets, San Diego County occupancy was 81%, which was 3rd highest in the country, behind Oahu (83.9%) and Norfolk (81.4%).The County ADR of $217 moved up to 2nd highest among the Top 25 markets behind Oahu ($260) and … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – July 18-24, 2021

Top Headlines of the Week: July 26 to July 30

July 30, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight coronavirus' impact on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as how the San Diego region is faring in these unprecedented times. July 27 Fear of Delta Variant Impacting Travel Plans—TravelPulsePresident of Mexico Touts COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, Says Work Ongoing to End Border … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: July 26 to July 30

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