Just in time to promote San Diego ahead of the peak summer travel season, the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) and SeaWorld San Diego launched a vital $3.2 million co-op advertising campaign on May 6. The joint advertising campaign, titled "Happiness is Calling," was reinstated after Mayor Bob Filner signed the operating agreement with the San Diego Tourism Marketing … [Read more...] about SDTA and SeaWorld Launch Vital Co-Op Advertising Campaign
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Staffing Changes and New Leadership Roles at the SDTA
On May 6, Darren Pudgil joined the San Diego Tourism Authority's (SDTA) team as the new Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. Darren will oversee local media relations, community outreach and government affairs on a regional, statewide and national level. He previously served as Director of Communications and Press Secretary for former San Diego Mayor Jerry … [Read more...] about Staffing Changes and New Leadership Roles at the SDTA
Japan Airlines Resumes Daily Flight Service to San Diego
We are excited to announce that Japan Airlines has confirmed that they will begin their non-stop, daily service from Tokyo to San Diego on June 1, 2013. The resumption of the flight is great news for San Diego’s promotional efforts to the Japanese market. The daily service has been delayed for the last several months due to mechanical issues with Boeing’s 787 (Dreamliner) … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Resumes Daily Flight Service to San Diego
Meet San Diego’s Travel & Tourism Week Ambassadors, Enter to Win the Ultimate San Diego Staycation, and Get Your Free Avatar
May 4 -12, 2013, is designated by the U.S. Congress as National Travel & Tourism Week, a time to celebrate the important benefits the tourism industry contributes to both our national and local economy. In San Diego, tourism is our second largest traded economy that contributes $18.3 billion in economic impact and employs 160,000 San Diegans. It also generates millions … [Read more...] about Meet San Diego’s Travel & Tourism Week Ambassadors, Enter to Win the Ultimate San Diego Staycation, and Get Your Free Avatar
Sustainable Brands 2013 Expo Coming to San Diego
Coming up June 4-6, members of the San Diego Tourism Authority are being offered a discounted rate to attend the Sustainable Brands ’13 Solutions Expo, one of the fastest growing solutions exhibitions in North America. Ideally situated to enable the better brands of the future to source the technologies and tools to grow their business, the expo provides the necessary resources … [Read more...] about Sustainable Brands 2013 Expo Coming to San Diego