Join us as at the upcoming HSMAI San Diego luncheon featuring our own Margie Sitton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services, San Diego Tourism Authority, and John Severini, President & CEO of the California Travel Association. The two industry leaders will focus on opportunities and challenges hospitality sales and marketing professionals can expect in 2013. Margie … [Read more...] about HSMAI San Diego Presents: Industry Giants, 2013 Hospitality Outlook & Trends
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New Name for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
We have exciting news to share with you as we approach the new year. Effective January 1, the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau is changing its name to the San Diego Tourism Authority. As an organization that embraces a progressive culture, our new name now reflects the prevailing corporate naming of destination marketing organizations, domestically and … [Read more...] about New Name for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
U.S. Travel Association Continues to Champion Value of Government Meetings
The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is fighting a proposal before Congress, included in pending postal reform legislation, which outlines the scenario of across-the-board reductions in government travel. The USTA is working to maintain "mission-critical" travel for government employees and has sent letters to both House and Senate leaders expressing opposition to the proposed … [Read more...] about U.S. Travel Association Continues to Champion Value of Government Meetings
UCLA, Baylor Square off in 35th Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl
The UCLA Bruins and Baylor Bears have accepted invitations to play in the 35th annual Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl, 2012. It marks the first appearance for both teams in the San Diego bowl game and it will also be the first meeting between the teams. The game kicks off at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27th at Qualcomm Stadium. Last year’s game drew more than 56,000 … [Read more...] about UCLA, Baylor Square off in 35th Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl
City Council Approves Interim Bond Financing Plan for Expansion
Positive progress to expand the San Diego Convention Center continues. On Nov. 27, the City Council voted to authorize $54.4 million in interim bond financing. The money is part of the overall $520 million project cost and will pay for construction drawings, utility relocation and site acquisition. The bonds will issue after the California Coastal Commission approves the … [Read more...] about City Council Approves Interim Bond Financing Plan for Expansion