Born in Britain and now firmly settled in San Diego, the cashless-tipping platform TiPJAR strives to make it simpler for customers to express their appreciation through tips — and is dedicated to helping tipped workers boost their income, too. We caught up with CEO Sydney Paulsen about the company’s mission, the inspiration for its launch and what comes next. Q: How did … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: TiPJAR
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New SDTA Members – September
Tiki Time Bay Tours Tiki Time Bay Tours adds an extra layer of fun and entertainment when taking boat tours around San Diego. Prepare for belly-busting laughter as professional improvisers guide you through many of San Diego's popular sights, including the USS Midway, Star of India, Maritime Museum, the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Tiki Time … [Read more...] about New SDTA Members – September
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2021
San Diego hotel performance saw an increase last week, with room-night demand growing by more than 13,000 from the previous week to 296,810 room nights sold.County occupancy added 3% to 66.4%, while the average daily rate was $171, $3 higher than the previous week.Among top 25 markets, San Diego ranked ninth again in occupancy, behind Los Angeles, Orange County and Phoenix in … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2021
Top Headlines of the Week: Oct. 11 to Oct. 15
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 11 San Diego Lottery for Short-term Rental Licenses Should Give Priority to ‘Good Actors,’ Council Insists—The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Marcos, Carlsbad, Innovate78 Earn International Awards—The San … [Read more...] about Top Headlines of the Week: Oct. 11 to Oct. 15
Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021
San Diego County hotel-room demand declined 32,000 room nights compared to the previous week, with 283,088 sold. Compared to the same week in previous years, 50,000 fewer room nights sold than in 2019, but 50,000 more sold than in 2020.The county occupancy averaged 63.3%, while average daily rate was $168.Among the top 25 markets in the U.S., San Diego’s ranking fell to ninth … [Read more...] about Weekly Hotel Performance Update – Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021