San Diego’s innovation economy is going urban with two new high-profile projects that will help remake its Downtown by adding upscale mixed-use developments designed to cater to top tech and biotech talent. When it comes to biotech, San Diego is considered to have one of the country’s most vibrant clusters. Until now, most of that brainpower has been centered in La Jolla … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Booming Tech and Innovation Hub
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Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
If you’re thinking about taking that first plane ride since the pandemic began, you might have some questions about the airport experience. Perhaps you’re wondering how to drink a cup of coffee while wearing a mask, if the airport has those sophisticated electrostatic sprayers you’ve seen in commercials, or how to navigate a TSA line while maintaining a 6-foot perimeter around … [Read more...] about Fly Safely Through the San Diego International Airport
Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter
While indoor dining remains off-limits, the Gaslamp Quarter has been leading drive for outdoor dining option with restaurants extending their patios onto the sidewalks and streets for a festive but safe and socially distanced atmosphere. These extended patios, or parklets, line the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth avenues and their cross-streets every day. Here are a few Gaslamp … [Read more...] about Dine Outdoors in the Gaslamp Quarter
Member Spotlight: Gaslamp Quarter Association
Name: Michael Trimble, Executive DirectorCompany Name: Gaslamp Quarter Association How have you changed your business in response to COVID-19?The Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) main goal is to serve the membership and promote the neighborhood to the public. While our mission has not changed because of the pandemic, our strategy and approach has had to … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Gaslamp Quarter Association
Top Headlines of the Week: September 28 – October 2
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. October 2 Disneyland, Universal Studios at odds with California over expected theme park guidelines — USA TodayEvent Tech Flourishes as Events Recovery … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: September 28 – October 2