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San Diego Ranked No. 6 on List of Top U.S. Meeting Destinations

August 31, 2012 By Margie Sitton Leave a Comment

San Diego has taken the No. 6 spot on Cvent’s list of the Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the nation for holding meetings and events.  Cvent compiled the list by evaluating over 1,000 cities, based on total room nights, unique RFPs and awarded business generated through the Cvent Supplier Network for the period July 2011 through June 2012. San Diego’s ranking highlights our … [Read more...] about San Diego Ranked No. 6 on List of Top U.S. Meeting Destinations

Rick Outcalt Named Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales

August 27, 2012 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

Please join us in welcoming Rick Outcalt to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales at ConVis.  Rick most recently served as Director of Sales & Marketing for the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina and will now direct the Bureau’s citywide sales effort.  He collectively brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including … [Read more...] about Rick Outcalt Named Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales

Althea Salas Nominated for Human Resources Professional of the Year

August 27, 2012 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Althea Salas, Director of Human Resources at ConVis, for being nominated as one of the Human Resources Professionals of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ). This is the second year running that Althea has been nominated for the annual award in the non-profit category. The SDBJ honors companies that have created exceptional work environments … [Read more...] about Althea Salas Nominated for Human Resources Professional of the Year

SDSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Master’s Program

August 10, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

With curriculum that is designed to be actionable and immediately applicable on the job, the Hospitality and Tourism Management Master's Program at San Diego State University features a passionate faculty with a powerful blend of academic and industry experience. The program is targeted at individuals who are mid-level managers with 5 to 15 years of experience and who aspire to … [Read more...] about SDSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Master’s Program

aRes Travel’s 2012 Partner Summit

August 10, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

Registration is now open for aRes Travel's 2012 Partner Summit. The summit will include presentations from the aRes Travel team as well as featured affiliates on the latest travel marketing case studies, programs and techniques to grow visits and increase revenue. In addition, thought leaders from nationally recognized travel brands will present educational content to increase … [Read more...] about aRes Travel’s 2012 Partner Summit

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