Great News For The Year Ahead
The year ahead is an exciting one. As we put 2013 behind us and look forward to the opportunities ahead of us, we see our destination poised for growth. Thanks to the leadership of the Tourism...
View Article2014 SDTA Annual Meeting set for Thursday, March 27th
The San Diego Tourism Authority invites you to join us at the 2014 Annual Meeting where SDTA President Joe Terzi and industry leaders present the state of local tourism — where we are headed and what...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary to San Diego Landmarks
It’s always great to see our partners achieve milestones with their business. Their success in San Diego provides visitors the opportunity to create great memories in the destination! We are happy to...
View ArticleSan Diego Launches new “Guides to the Good Stuff” Campaign
On Monday, March 10, 2014, the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) unveiled an exciting new digital advertising initiative, the Guides to the Good Stuff. An extension of the SDTA’s current Happiness is...
View Article33 million and counting…
The 2013 tourism numbers are in, and for the first time ever, the number of visitors to San Diego County surpassed 33 million showing the strength of the San Diego brand. As the second largest traded...
View ArticlePresident Joe Terzi attends California-Mexico Trade Initiative
The California-Mexico Trade Initiative took place from March 30-April 3 and SDTA president Joe Terzi was among the group of local leaders involved in promoting a common goal to boost communication and...
View ArticleCelebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with SDTA at Petco Park
A spectacular rooftop view! Join team members from the San Diego Tourism Authority atop Western Metal Building at Petco Park to celebrate the significant contributions of the hospitality and tourism...
View ArticleSDTA Welcomes Two New Board Members
We’re happy to announce two new board members to the San Diego Tourism Authority! Both hotel veterans offer valuable insight and knowledge regarding the local tourism industry. We look forward to them...
View ArticleInvitation to join US Airways Magazine July 2014 Coop Issue
In partnership with the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the San Diego Tourism Authority is happy to announce an exciting opportunity that will enhance our tourism marketing efforts....
View ArticleSDTA Hospitality Golf Tournament Recap
It was a picturesque day at the Steele Canyon Golf Club on Monday April 28th for the 2014 San Diego Tourism Authority Hospitality Golf Tournament. We were happy to host so many members networking with...
View ArticleNational Travel & Tourism Week Petco Park Photo Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended our annual Travel & Tourism Week event at Petco Park! We had a great turnout and had the chance to mix and mingle with so many of our colleagues in the tourism and...
View ArticleSan Diego Arts & Culture Impact Presentation and Report
As part of a new partnership with the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the SDTA joined Mayor Kevin Faulconer, the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition, and the Commission for...
View ArticleBalboa Park Documentary begins production
The San Diego History Center begins production on a documentary about the history of Balboa Park. The joint venture with the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) is funded in part by a grant through the...
View ArticleAnnouncing the SDTA FY 2015 Board of Directors
Join us in welcoming the newly-elected San Diego Tourism Authority Fiscal Year 2015 Board of Directors. Their term begins July 1, 2015. Ann Berchtold Founder & Director ART SAN DIEGO/BTB-ART, Inc....
View ArticleInternational Marketing Efforts Seen in Japan
PHOTO RECAP! San Diego was featured in a $4 million marketing campaign by its Japanese client, HIS, in Tokyo earlier this year. San Diego was featured in Tokyo subway stations and cars, as well as...
View ArticleSDTA Sales & Marketing Workshop Photo Recap
Thanks to everyone for joining us at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort for our fall Sales & Marketing Workshop. Attendance reached nearly 450 people from across the tourism and hospitality...
View Article… meanwhile in Japan.
SDTA Travel Trade Development Manager, Riki Suzuki travels to Japan for several weeks to sell San Diego to local travel companies. Riki represented San Diego in cooperation with World Air-Sea Service...
View ArticleSan Diego’s Tourism Economy Gains Ground in 2014
San Diego’s Tourism Economy Gains Ground in 2014 33.8 Million People Visit San Diego and Spend More than $9 Billion Fueled by an unprecedented, multimillion dollar marketing campaign and several new,...
View ArticleBalboa Park Film Premiere Draws Crowds and Applause
Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego drew hundreds of movie-goers to the premiere of the documentary “Balboa Park: The Jewel of San Diego.” The film highlights the historical road map that built the...
View ArticleThank you for your generosity.
From all of us at the San Diego Tourism Authority, thank you to our partners for your generous donations to our 2014 holiday party raffle. We appreciate your kindness and friendship, and look forward...
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