by San Diego Hotel-Motel Association The Thirty-Eighth Annual Gold Key Awards dinner was held February 22 at the Town and Country Resort. Awards were presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the betterment of the tourism industry. The event was co-sponsored by the San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association and the Hospitality Sales and Marketing … [Read more...] about Gold Key Award Winners Honored by Tourism Industry
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January 2017 – Sales & Marketing Highlights
Below are some of the sales & marketing highlights from various departments during the month of January 2017. SALES & MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS Special events in January focused on the whale watching season, Restaurant Week and Farmers Insurance Open. CONSUMER MARKETING Most Engaged Facebook Post Most Engaged Twitter Post Most Engaged Instagram Post (this is also … [Read more...] about January 2017 – Sales & Marketing Highlights
San Diego Shines in Best Of California Awards
We are excited to see so many San Diego venues, hotels, and attractions earn top honors on the 2016 Best of California list, created by California Meetings & Events magazine. Congratulations to our members and partners - you help make our destination shine every day. … [Read more...] about San Diego Shines in Best Of California Awards
Big Numbers in 2016 for San Diego
With an updated ad campaign, big name sporting events and other popular draws, San Diego's tourism economy should continue to shine in 2017. A record 35 million people visited San Diego last year, according to the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), the private non-profit responsible for attracting visitors to the region. “As a visitor destination, San Diego has never been … [Read more...] about Big Numbers in 2016 for San Diego
Meet The Press – Social Media Workshop
Free Social Media Workshop for SDTA Members! Working with the media can have major benefits for your business, but it can be daunting, too. From press releases to Twitter chats, leading journalists share what you need to know to build successful relationships with San Diego’s media. Scheduled Panelists Seth Combs, Editor in Chief, San Diego City Beat Scott Lewis, … [Read more...] about Meet The Press – Social Media Workshop