As vaccination distribution increases and travel sentiment grows more positive, consumers’ readiness to travel is on the rise with weekend getaways and road trips driving demand and travelers choosing destinations that are nearby, uncrowded and offer plenty of outdoor space for Spring and Summer travel. San Diego’s “Happiness is Calling You Back” recovery campaign invites … [Read more...] about SDTA’s Spring Advertising Overview
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Outdoor Venues for Receptions and More
With near-perfect weather year-round, it should come as no surprise that San Diego is home to a whole host of outdoor venues that can offer opportunities to safely meet and mingle when the time is right. Fairmont Grand Del Mar As a triple Five-Star destination, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is guaranteed to satisfy with a Mediterranean aesthetic and one-of-a-kind … [Read more...] about Outdoor Venues for Receptions and More
Convention Center Update—Spring 2021
This spring is a season of transition at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). With the Operation Shelter to Home closing at the end of March, the Center will transition to temporarily housing unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the United States. Convention Center to be Available for Federal Government Housing for Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum On … [Read more...] about Convention Center Update—Spring 2021
San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better
As a Silicon Valley transplant, Mike Krenn knows a little something about vibrant tech hubs. For more than 30 years, he has had a front-row seat to the evolution of San Diego’s innovation scene, working with high-tech startups as an entrepreneur and a venture capital connector. Now as president and CEO of CONNECT, considered by many to be the first tech accelerator in the … [Read more...] about San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better
Weekly Hotel Performance – March 7-13, 2021
Despite three days of stormy weather last week, room night demand rose to 218,015, selling nearly 17,000 more room nights than the previous week.The increase in demand was spread throughout the week nights, though slightly heavier on the weekend nights with Friday and Saturday increasing by a combined 8,000 room nights over weekend prior.Occupancies on the weekends are again … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance – March 7-13, 2021