Name: Patsy BockCompany Name: Director of Sales & Marketing, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina How have you changed your business in response to COVID-19? The safety of our associates, our guests and our vendors is our top priority. We have trained for and implemented rigorous safety protocols as we are a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
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Weekly Hotel Performance (September 13-19, 2020)
Hotel Performance – Week of Sept 13-19, 2020 Room supply increased from last week to 63,149, or 99% of pre-COVID levels.Room demand for the week reached 238,430 room nights, in line with past weeks, which have been between 230,000 to 250,000. County occupancy averaged 54%, again ranking San Diego second among the top 25 markets (behind Norfolk/Virginia Beach at 56%) … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance (September 13-19, 2020)
Top Headlines of the Week: September 21 – 25
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. September 25 United pegs growth to Covid-19 vaccine availability — Travel Weekly September 24 United Airlines to make COVID-19 rapid tests available … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: September 21 – 25
Member Spotlight: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
During these unprecedented times, San Diego International Airport (SAN) has continued to adjust to the impacts of COVID-19. The airport has remained open as a critical piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure, helping to move much-needed supplies and cargo, and assisting those with essential travel needs. We want you to know that when you are ready to return to … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego Added to Prestigious Destination Portfolio
Monograms, which offers all-in-one travel planning, has selected San Diego as just one of four new U.S. destinations for its global vacation portfolio for FIT travelers in 2021. Steve Born, chief marketing officer, said it made sense to add San Diego to its growing rosters of cities because the destination offers such a diverse range of activities. “The Monograms promise … [Read more...] about San Diego Added to Prestigious Destination Portfolio