• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • sandiego.org

SDTA Connect Blog

Keeping you connected to the San Diego Tourism Authority and the hospitality community.

  • Accolades
  • Opportunities
  • Destination Promotions
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feed

News

Headlines You Need to Read | 20 May 2022

May 18, 2022 By James Hebert Leave a Comment

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority gathers headlines that highlight the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as top news in the San Diego region. Business Travel, Conventions Revving Back Up — San Diego Business JournalElected leaders urged to move forward on long-sought transit connection to San Diego airport — San Diego Union-TribuneSnapdragon Stadium … [Read more...] about Headlines You Need to Read | 20 May 2022

SDTA 101: Meet the Communications Team

May 18, 2022 By Julia Buescher Leave a Comment

The San Diego Tourism Authority’s communications team is made up of public relations and media-relations experts who share a passion for travel, food, arts and entertainment, and promoting our beautiful destination. The team is responsible for Earned media as a key part of the SDTA Marketing Department's Paid, Earned and Owned structure. What do they do? The team works to … [Read more...] about SDTA 101: Meet the Communications Team

4 SDTA Members Bring Home World Beer Cup Medals in 2022

May 18, 2022 By Julia Buescher Leave a Comment

Ballast Point Brewing is a World Beer Cup winner

A famed international contest that has been running for almost 30 years, the World Beer Cup is the "most prestigious beer competition in the world." In 2022, out of more than 10,000 competing beers from nearly 2,500 breweries spanning 57 countries, 13 San Diego breweries brought home a collective 17 medals! This is yet another validation of why San Diego continues to be The … [Read more...] about 4 SDTA Members Bring Home World Beer Cup Medals in 2022

Meet SDTA Tourism Accelerator Member Social Artistry

May 17, 2022 By Julia Buescher Leave a Comment

Designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry, the San Diego Tourism Authority's Tourism Accelerator pilot program provides free SDTA membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans and those who identify as LGBTQ+.  We are thrilled to introduce Social Artistry LLC, … [Read more...] about Meet SDTA Tourism Accelerator Member Social Artistry

Meet Fred Tayco, the new executive director of the San Diego County Lodging Association

May 17, 2022 By James Hebert Leave a Comment

Fred Tayco knows San Diego – and when the San Diego County Lodging Association was seeking a new leader recently, the organization knew it had found the right candidate in this local native and longtime public-service and communications pro. Now two months into the job of executive director at the SDCLA – a federation of hotel-motel owners and operators representing some … [Read more...] about Meet Fred Tayco, the new executive director of the San Diego County Lodging Association

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search

View All Categories

  • Accolades
  • Air Travel News
  • Convention Alerts
  • Coronavirus Reports
  • Destination Promotions
  • Events and Webinars
  • Executive Update
  • Featured Members
  • Industry Trends
  • International Initiatives
  • Meetings in San Diego
  • Member Updates & Spotlight
  • Opportunities
  • Partner News
  • Regional Sales & Marketing Initiatives
  • SDTA 101
  • SDTA News
  • Upcoming Events
  • What's New

Resources

  • California Travel Industry Association
  • Meetings & Groups
  • MemberNet
  • San Diego Tourism Authority
  • Travel Professionals
  • Visit California

Recent Posts

  • Weekly Hotel Performance Update – December 7-13, 2025
  • Weekly Hotel Performance Update – November 30 – December 6, 2025
  • Upcoming Convention Attendance: January 2026
  • Weekly Hotel Performance Update – November 16-22 & 23-29, 2025
  • Weekly Hotel Performance Update – November 9-15, 2025

Copyright © 2025 · San Diego Tourism Authority