The results of Travel + Leisure’s(T&L) annual “America’s Favorite Cities” readership survey are in for 2012, and San Diego has made the top 10, coming in at number six on the overall list. The article states our, “… sunny SoCal city has been a longtime winner in the weather category, but the city offers much more than blue skies.” Besides placing in the top 10 of … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities: San Diego Ranks 6th in the U.S.
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SDCVB Honored with HSMAI Gold Adrian Awards for Marketing Excellence
The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau was honored with two prestigious Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards recognizing exceptional marketing programs in the promotion of the travel industry. The winning entries, “Happiness is Calling”, in the advertising category, and the British Airways Campaign, in the public relations … [Read more...] about SDCVB Honored with HSMAI Gold Adrian Awards for Marketing Excellence
California Travel Summit Coming to San Diego
The California Travel Association will hold the 31st Annual California Travel Summit in San Diego, March 18-20, 2013, at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina. This is a must-attend event for the travel and tourism industry featuring a dynamic lineup of nationally acclaimed authors and speakers. In addition, there will be valuable educational workshops and sessions to help … [Read more...] about California Travel Summit Coming to San Diego
Comic-Con is staying in San Diego through 2016
Comic-Con International is working on final details to keep their convention in San Diego through 2016, extending their current contract for an additional year. The mega-convention celebrates pop-culture and brings upward of 130,000 comic book fans, movie enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to San Diego every summer. It is San Diego’s largest convention and is … [Read more...] about Comic-Con is staying in San Diego through 2016
San Diego takes Top Spot on List of Most Helpful DMO’s, Second for Best Convention City
When 187 meeting planners where recently asked, which North American destination management organization (DMO) is the most helpful, San Diego prevailed as their number one choice. Runners up were Orlando, Chicago and Las Vegas in the number two, three and four spots respectively. San Diego was also selected as North America’s second-favorite meeting spot. Chicago was number … [Read more...] about San Diego takes Top Spot on List of Most Helpful DMO’s, Second for Best Convention City