The federal government is no longer considering changing the federal per diem rate, a move that could have resulted in a thirty-percent reduction of rates in some major travel markets around the country. Thanks to the proactive and collaborative efforts of travel and tourism industry leaders, a decision was made to freeze the rates for the coming year. The decision was the … [Read more...] about Federal Per Diem Rates will Remain the Same
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San Diego Ranked No. 6 on List of Top U.S. Meeting Destinations
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
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
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
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