San Diego Visitation and Hotel Performance Visitation to San Diego in 2019 has been revised down from the December 2018 forecast, from 36.5 million to current projections totaling 36.2 million. Total visitation is expected to grow 1.3 percent in 2019, a downward revision from the previous forecast of 2.0 percent. Visitor expenditures are expected to grow an average of 4.1 … [Read more...] about SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAVEL FORECAST – 2019 MIDYEAR UPDATE
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Register Now for the Final Meeting Certified Program of the Year
More than 400 San Diego industry experts have become Meeting Certified – now it’s your turn! This unique program hosted by the San Diego Tourism Authority helps Hotel Sales Managers, Directors of Sales and Marketing, General Managers and Event Venue Specialists sell their properties, destinations and more to improve hotel conversion rates. The program is free for all … [Read more...] about Register Now for the Final Meeting Certified Program of the Year
Exclusive Offer for SDTA Members: An Evening to Enjoy at the San Diego Symphony
Music lovers rejoice – Members of the San Diego Tourism Authority are invited to celebrate Rafael Payare’s inaugural season as Music Director of the San Diego Symphony. The Symphony is offering discounted tickets to Members to attend the Friday, Oct. 11 performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. For $40, attendees gain entrance to the show and a complimentary glass of champagne. … [Read more...] about Exclusive Offer for SDTA Members: An Evening to Enjoy at the San Diego Symphony
San Diego Lodging Performance – September 1-7, 2019
In the first week of September 2019, San Diego hotels experienced average occupancy rates ranging from 62.7% in the I-15 Corridor to 78.8% in Mission Bay. About half of the regions saw growth in occupancy compared to the same week last year, with properties in Del Mar/Oceanside rising the most with 3.4% growth, followed by properties in UTC with 3.1% growth. Average daily … [Read more...] about San Diego Lodging Performance – September 1-7, 2019
SDTA President Joe Terzi Earns Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Joe Terzi, President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, was recognized with the F. Norman Clark Tourism Champion of the Year at the 37th Annual California Travel Summit. The F. Norman Clark Tourism Champion of the Year Award recognizes excellence in California tourism, for activities in a specific year, or to recognize a body of work in tourism. The award recognizes … [Read more...] about SDTA President Joe Terzi Earns Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award