The General Services Administration (GSA) decided to unfreeze the per diem rates for federal travel in fiscal year 2014. Rates have been recalculated to reflect market value. This is a positive outcome following last year's proposal by GSA to reduce the per diem by up to 30 percent. San Diego's Per Diem Rate will be $139 in FY14. … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Government Per Diem Rate Recalculated to $139 for FY14
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AB10 Passes – California’s minimum wage will rise to $9.00 per hour in 2014
The California State Legislature just passed AB10, the bill that will raise the minimum wage in California to $9.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2014, and then to $10.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2016. For more on the impacts of the minimum wage increases, members can reach out to their respective associations. 1182.12. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, … [Read more...] about AB10 Passes – California’s minimum wage will rise to $9.00 per hour in 2014
San Diego Group Meetings Business in the News
Recently, the importance of the group meetings market, and the appeal of San Diego as a meetings destination has been highlighted in the news. Travel to San Diego generated by a convention or meeting has an estimated $4.5 billion impact on the local economy according to the 2011 San Diego County Visitor Profile Study. In August, the Global Business Travel Association, … [Read more...] about San Diego Group Meetings Business in the News
SDTA Sales and Marketing Workshop and Networking Event Announced
The San Diego Tourism Authority's 2014 Sales and Marketing Workshop will be help on September 17, 2013 at 3:00pm at the Omni San Diego Hotel. This annual event will be free to members thanks to our generous sponsor, San Diego Gas & Electric. At this meeting, members will hear from SDTA President & CEO Joe Terzi on the SDTA program of work for the year ahead, and PKF … [Read more...] about SDTA Sales and Marketing Workshop and Networking Event Announced
San Diego Tourism Authority FY14 Board of Directors
The San Diego Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the FY14 Board of Directors. This dedicated group will help direct and set the vision for the coming year. Please help us in welcoming them. Executive Committee Jim Durbin HMA Member at Large General Manager San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Fred Glick Vice President of Operations Phil's BBQ Scott … [Read more...] about San Diego Tourism Authority FY14 Board of Directors