When it comes to a reputation for supernatural happenings, Old Town’s Whaley House stands alone in San Diego. Generations of locals and visitors alike have been treated to tales of ghostly visions, mysterious sounds and a general sense of the otherworldly here. That all makes the place an especially popular destination around … [Read more...] about The Whaley House: A Top San Diego Haunt That’s Not Just for Halloween
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MAYOR TODD GLORIA ON SAN DIEGO’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
When San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took office last December, the city was in the depths of the pandemic, and the area’s economy — including the tourism industry — faced unprecedented challenges. With a vaccine then just becoming available, one of the mayor’s first priorities was to help mobilize for mass immunization, as well as launch programs to bolster the business community. … [Read more...] about MAYOR TODD GLORIA ON SAN DIEGO’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
Top Headlines of the Week: Oct. 18 to Oct. 22
Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority will gather headlines that highlight the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as top news in the San Diego region. Oct. 18 San Diego Tourism Bureau Offers Businesses Freebies in Move To Be More Inclusive—The San Diego Union-Tribune Oct. 19 Newsom Declares Statewide Drought Emergency, Urges California To Conserve … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: Oct. 18 to Oct. 22
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Oct. 10 – Oct. 16, 2021
San Diego County hotels sold 314,093 room nights last week, an increase of more than 17,000 from the week prior.The increase in demand pushed occupancy up 3.8% to 70.2% throughout the county, with average daily rates reaching $176, $5 higher than last week.Among top 25 markets, San Diego occupancy ranked fifth, behind Orange County (third, at 71.7%) and Phoenix (fourth, at … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Oct. 10 – Oct. 16, 2021
Upcoming Convention Attendance: October – November
OCTOBER CONVENTIONS: NOVEMBER CONVENTIONS: … [Read more...] about Upcoming Convention Attendance: October – November