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Spend an Evening with Grammy Winner Rita Coolidge

May 29, 2013 By Kathleen Kubota Leave a Comment

Spend an evening with multiple Grammy award-winning singer Rita Coolidge on June 18, 2013, 7:30 PM, at the Town and Country Resort & Conference Center. SDTA members will receive an exclusive admission of $30. In addition, SDTA members staying overnight at the Town & Country will receive one concert ticket free per hotel-room-night. The benefit concert will help stop … [Read more...] about Spend an Evening with Grammy Winner Rita Coolidge

SDTA and SeaWorld Launch Vital Co-Op Advertising Campaign

May 8, 2013 By Kerri Verbeke Kapich Leave a Comment

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

Staffing Changes and New Leadership Roles at the SDTA

May 8, 2013 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

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

May 7, 2013 By Kerri Verbeke Kapich Leave a Comment

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 7, 2013 By Kathleen Kubota Leave a Comment

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

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