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Top Headlines of the Week: May 24 to May 28

May 28, 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. May 24 Travel’s Rebound Is Becoming Even More Unequal: New Skift Recovery Index—SkiftSan Diego Ranks as a Top Tourism Hotspot—San Diego Business … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: May 24 to May 28

SDTA Presents to San Diego City Council Committees

May 28, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Wave about to crash in front of beautiful shore with cliffs (in Point Loma).

On May 24, the SDTA presented to the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Committee. The presentation touches on COVID-19’s impact on the San Diego tourism economy and the SDTA’s plans for recovery,]. On May 26, the SDTA joined the San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD) for a presentation to the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee about the … [Read more...] about SDTA Presents to San Diego City Council Committees

Weekly Hotel Performance – May 16-22, 2021

May 27, 2021 By Niki McDonald Leave a Comment

San Diego County hotel room demand increased by more than 21,000 this last week - the second week in a row with decent growth.The largest demand increases came during the weeknights, with Sunday through Wednesday nights selling an average of 34,400 room nights per night, up an average of 3,700 room nights compared to last week.  Thursday increased demand by 2,700 to sell nearly … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance – May 16-22, 2021

What’s New: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

May 21, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

The San Diego Symphony has a new home and Downtown San Diego has a new stunning outdoor venue. The space also has a new name: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Destined to be an iconic addition to San Diego’s bayfront beauty, the inaugural opening of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will take place August 6-8 with a series of concerts. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park provides the … [Read more...] about What’s New: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer

May 20, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

Name: Sherrif Karamat, CAETitle: President and CEOOrganization: PCMA Name: Paul Van DeventerTitle: President and CEOOrganization: Meeting Planners International (MPI) As leaders in global business events and meetings, Sherrif Karamat and Paul Van Deventer have a unique window into what it will take for the industry to rebuild and rebound. The two took time to share … [Read more...] about The Road To Recovery For Meetings & Events With Sherrif Karamat & Van Deventer

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