Name: Ed Embly, presidentCompany Name: San Diego County Vintners Association (SDCVA) and owner of Hungry Hawk Vineyards and WineryType of business: The San Diego County Vintners Association is a nonprofit 501 (c) 6 founded to promote San Diego County wine and provide educational programs and materials for both our members and the public at large.Founded: May 28, … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: San Diego County Vintners Association
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Outdoor Venues to Wow Your Attendees
The outside is in. The good news is that there’s no better place to hold outdoor events and meetings than in San Diego. Not only does the region have near-perfect weather all year round, but it is also home to a variety of eye-catching and unique venues that overlook the beaches, the bays and beyond. So now is the perfect time and place to reimagine your meetings and their … [Read more...] about Outdoor Venues to Wow Your Attendees
Hotel Industry Performance – July 2020
San Diego County averaged 49% occupancy, down 43% from the 87% occupancy recorded in July 2019.The average daily rate was $132, down 37% from the average of $208 in July 2019.Consequently, revenue per available room (RevPAR) declined 64% to just $65.San Diego’s July performance was strong relative to the rest of the U.S. top 25 markets, with RevPAR 2nd only to Norfolk, … [Read more...] about Hotel Industry Performance – July 2020
Top Headlines of the Week: August 24 – August 28
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. August 28 Remember the ‘travel bubble’? Here’s how it burst — The New York Times August 27 Making up for lost time: 2021 is gearing up to be an epic … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: August 24 – August 28
Weekly Hotel Performance (August 16-22, 2020)
Hotel Performance – week of August 16-22, 2020Source: STR, Inc. The hotel supply is back to 63,227 rooms, almost 100% of pre-COVID levels (63,897).Again, last week’s demand outperformed the previous week reaching a high of 239,595 hotel room nights sold in the County.Occupancy averaged 54%, 2nd highest among top 25 markets behind Norfolk, VA and highest in the western region … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance (August 16-22, 2020)