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New Member Spotlight: Ali Horuz, VIP Pedicabs

April 7, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

Giant tricycles might not seem formidable to some, but for 15 pedicab companies operating in San Diego, they’re big business. One such company, VIP PEDICABS, began with a single bike owned by Ali Horuz. Six years later, manager and owner Horuz oversees over 60 drivers during the peak summer season. He describes his fleet of pedicabs as the newest on the road, diligently … [Read more...] about New Member Spotlight: Ali Horuz, VIP Pedicabs

PR Places San Diego in the News

April 7, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

A primary goal of ConVis is to generate favorable editorial coverage in national and international media outlets, to publicize San Diego as a premier leisure and meeting and convention destination. Recent clips include: The New York Times, circ. 1.3 million. San Diego is highlighted in a “14 Easy Weekend Getaway” travel feature.  The story was also picked in numerous daily … [Read more...] about PR Places San Diego in the News

PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

April 7, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

In March 2011, Public Relations visited Phoenix and Scottsdale for scheduled calls with travel media. PR met with and pitched San Diego story ideas to Arizona Republic, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Fairways, DRAFT Magazine, True West, ABC Phoenix, Lovin’ Life After 50 and AAA Highroads. Public Relations additionally participated in a CTTC New York City media event and pitched … [Read more...] about PR Outreach Boosts Visibility

ConVis Launches New PR Campaigns

March 30, 2011 By Joe Timko Leave a Comment

Public Relations is extremely busy with media outreach to key domestic and international markets along with many media tours and individual media visits to the region: Media calls were made in Phoenix, San Francisco, New York City, Washington DC and Philadelphia Media events took place in New York City and San Francisco, sponsored by CTTC promoting the region Key media … [Read more...] about ConVis Launches New PR Campaigns

Travel Trade Promotes new London-San Diego BA Flight in Europe

March 30, 2011 By SDTA Staff Leave a Comment

British Airways will introduce daily nonstop flights between London’s Heathrow Airport and San Diego this summer. During events sponsored by the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC), ConVis Director of Travel Trade Development Brian Said met with influentials to promote the new gateway to San Diego. Said met with key tour operators at the ITB Berlin Tradeshow; … [Read more...] about Travel Trade Promotes new London-San Diego BA Flight in Europe

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