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San Diego takes Top Spot on List of Most Helpful DMO’s, Second for Best Convention City

October 24, 2012 By Margie Sitton Leave a Comment

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

ConVis & MPI Mixer at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

October 23, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

Don’t miss the final and largest ConVis networking event of 2012, in cooperation with San Diego MPI. Join us for an informative update from the California Travel Association, and a fast-paced social media marketing presentation from a local speaker and expert, all leading up to an exciting interplanetary mixer at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Who:  ConVis and MPI Members … [Read more...] about ConVis & MPI Mixer at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Register for HSMAI Luncheon Featuring Guest Author Michael Drew

October 22, 2012 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

ConVis members are invited to an insightful luncheon with Mike R. Drew, prolific speaker and bestselling author of PENDULUM: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict our Future. With Drew's insight, you'll learn how to anticipate and understand travel consumers and your clients as never before -- and profit from it, no matter what the current economic situation is. … [Read more...] about Register for HSMAI Luncheon Featuring Guest Author Michael Drew

Mayor Jerry Sanders Helps to Get the Word Out for Kids Free San Diego

September 26, 2012 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Today, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders joined officials from ConVis and the world-famous San Diego Zoo at a press conference to show his support and to help publicize the first-ever, destination-wide Kids Free San Diego promotion.  Created to encourage visitors to come to San Diego during October, a historically slower timeframe for travel, Kids Free San Diego features “kids … [Read more...] about Mayor Jerry Sanders Helps to Get the Word Out for Kids Free San Diego

Honor our Troops with Military Travel Discounts

September 26, 2012 By Kerri Verbeke Kapich Leave a Comment

As home to one of the largest military complexes in the free world, many San Diego businesses show their appreciation for the dedicated United States men and women in uniform, with exclusive offerings and discounts to military personnel.  These offerings are highlighted in press releases and throughout the sandiego.org Website.  If you’re interested in participating in this … [Read more...] about Honor our Troops with Military Travel Discounts

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