The only question still unanswered is Who's On First? Not sure if we'll ever get that answered, but one thing for sure is SDTA Board Chairman Kevin Konopasek can throw a baseball! Yesterday, he had the unique opportunity to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Padres Game and we were there to capture the moment. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about SDTA Board Chairman Kevin Konopasek throws first pitch at Padres game!
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Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with SDTA at Petco Park
Join team members from the San Diego Tourism Authority atop Western Metal Building at Petco Park to celebrate the significant contributions of the hospitality and tourism industry in San Diego. Come mix and mingle with industry professionals or check out the exhibits, while enjoying all the food and drink you desire. Then stay to watch the Padres take on the Royals -- all … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with SDTA at Petco Park
President Joe Terzi attends California-Mexico Trade Initiative
The California-Mexico Trade Initiative took place from March 30-April 3 and SDTA president Joe Terzi was among the group of local leaders involved in promoting a common goal to boost communication and trade between our neighboring economies. The trip included round-table discussions with Mexican government agencies including meeting with Secretariat of Foreign Relations and … [Read more...] about President Joe Terzi attends California-Mexico Trade Initiative
SDTA Research Director Announced as 2nd Vice President of Travel and Tourism Research Association
Congratulations to San Diego Tourism Authority's very own Susan Bruinzeel on becoming the new 2nd Vice President for the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA). We are proud that she will take a high profile position in this international organization to lead efforts to enhance the quality, value, effectiveness and use of research in travel marketing, planning and … [Read more...] about SDTA Research Director Announced as 2nd Vice President of Travel and Tourism Research Association
33 million and counting…
The 2013 tourism numbers are in, and for the first time ever, the number of visitors to San Diego County surpassed 33 million showing the strength of the San Diego brand. As the second largest traded industry, supplying more than 165,000 jobs, these numbers are important to know and share. Overall, the economic impact to San Diego from visitor spending was $18.7 billion and … [Read more...] about 33 million and counting…