San Diego’s Tourism Economy Gains Ground in 2014 33.8 Million People Visit San Diego and Spend More than $9 Billion Fueled by an unprecedented, multimillion dollar marketing campaign and several new, innovative promotional initiatives, San Diego’s tourism economy scored its best year on record in 2014. With just two weeks left in the year, San Diego is poised to set … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Tourism Economy Gains Ground in 2014
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Forecast: Historic Highs. Balboa Park is home to scenic open spaces and historic venues.
Celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2015, Balboa Park is an expansive 1,200-acre urban cultural park in the heart of San Diego. After hosting the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition, the park became a national historic landmark with a dozen museums, restaurants, theaters and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Often referred to as the Smithsonian of the West, Balboa Park has … [Read more...] about Forecast: Historic Highs. Balboa Park is home to scenic open spaces and historic venues.
Light Up Downtown: Show Your San Diego Spirit on Friday
This weekend, the San Diego Chargers will take on the New England Patriots at Qualcomm Stadium. The team from NBC Sports will be in town to broadcast the game live, showing off our incredible city to millions of viewers nationwide. Let’s take this opportunity to show the world what a sparkling destination San Diego is! On Friday, Dec. 5, the NBC production crew will be … [Read more...] about Light Up Downtown: Show Your San Diego Spirit on Friday
San Diego Sub-Region Marketing Plan
In 2013, the City of San Diego renewed the San Diego Tourism Marketing District (TMD) for thirty-nine and a half years. The express intent of the TMD is to fund sales and marketing programs that deliver room nights to assessed lodging businesses (hotels, motels, vacation rentals, B&Bs) within the city limits. The minimum assessment per lodging room is 0.55% (for properties … [Read more...] about San Diego Sub-Region Marketing Plan
Experience San Diego Neighborhoods with new Arts Videos
The SDTA has produced a series of nine videos showcasing the unique and vibrant neighborhoods and arts districts around the city. While most visitors expect to see sunshine and sand when visiting, there are also many other great experiences in San Diego that can leave a memorable impression on visitors. To attract more visitors to the region and inspire residents to … [Read more...] about Experience San Diego Neighborhoods with new Arts Videos