DINE OUTDOORS AT THESE SAN DIEGO RESTAURANTS
Island Prime Although the flagship Island Prime restaurant is temporarily closed, the iconic bayfront eatery and steakhouse is offering guests a one-of-a-kind, outdoor culinary experience. Island...
View ArticleSafely Welcoming You Back to San Diego
Friends, I hope that this message finds you well and that you are staying safe and healthy during these turbulent times! I wanted to take this opportunity to check-in and give you an update on what is...
View ArticleUpdate on SDTA Member Dues
The San Diego Tourism Authority’s commitment has always been to support the growth of the tourism industry in San Diego, and now more than ever we’re ready to work with our Members to lead the...
View ArticleA Taste of San Diego
A Taste of San Diego Nothing evokes the warm and fuzzies much like the aroma of homemade chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven or the decadence of a pound cake. This week you will get the recipe...
View ArticleSDTA Board Chair Welcomes Julie Coker, President & CEO
We are honored this week to welcome Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). Julie brings with her more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality...
View ArticleSan Diego is Getting Back to Business
Things are heating up here in San Diego. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently released guidance that will allow San Diego to reopen hotel leisure travel as soon as this Friday, June 12. The San Diego Tourism...
View ArticleMEET SDTA PRESIDENT & CEO JULIE COKER
Why did you choose a career in hospitality? My first job in high school was waitressing at Mr. Steak in Wilmington, Delaware. Back then you were called a waitress, and, of course, now we say servers....
View ArticleLOCAL LEADERS VOTE IN SUPPORT OF SAN DIEGO EVENTS
In a win for San Diego’s hospitality and tourism communities, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently voted 4-1 to send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom to ask for the State of California...
View ArticleKurt Stocks Named to Visit California Board
Kurt Stocks, the newly appointed general manager of LEGOLAND California, has been named to Visit California’s board of directors where he will help guide the recovery of the state’s tourism industry....
View ArticleNew SDTA Members
Now more than ever, it is crucial for the tourism industry to work together to support one another in a common goal—showcasing the beauty and diversity of San Diego to economically benefit our region....
View ArticleMember Spotlight: Pure Project
Name of business: Pure ProjectFounded: Founded in Costa Rica in 2014, opened in San Diego in January 2016How have you changed your business in response to COVID-19?Thankfully, much of our business...
View ArticleTake a Mini Workcation
With our homes being our offices, classrooms and everything in-between, some of San Diego’s finest hotel properties are offering up their beautiful spaces for more than just a relaxing staycation....
View ArticleSDTA Response to Coronavirus
The SDTA team has been working tirelessly with our partners at the state and national level as well as locally to address the COVID-19 challenges, including budget shortfalls, communications efforts...
View ArticleA Taste of San Diego
Spice up your next meal with a famous San Diego dish or drink! Some of the region’s finest eating and drinking establishments have provided their top recipes to make mealtime a bit more delicious....
View ArticleSafely Reopening San Diego: Plans, Guidelines and Efforts
As everyone begins to anticipate the reopening of our economy, various companies and organizations are beginning to share how they plan to operate while following social distancing best practices....
View ArticleRecap of May 1 Member Call
Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer The tourism industry has been hit especially hard, but it is critical to San Diego’s economic recovery. That is why the SDTA is such an integral part of the RECOVER Advisory...
View ArticleNTTW 2020 Toast to Tourism Shopping List
We’re getting in the Spirit of Travel by celebrating San Diego’s vibrant tourism community. Join us on Thursday, May 7 for a virtual Toast to Tourism event. During the event, Cutwater Spirits and...
View ArticleVirtual Gathering Celebrates San Diego Tourism
To honor National Travel and Tourism Week, the San Diego Tourism Authority held a virtual toast to the local industry and its workers featuring elected officials, business leaders and hospitality...
View ArticleA Taste of San Diego
Spice up your next meal with a famous San Diego dish or drink! Some of the region’s finest eating and drinking establishments have provided their top recipes to make mealtime a bit more delicious....
View ArticleSDTA Member Spotlight: Out of the Ordinary and Where You Want To Be
Company name: Out of the Ordinary and Where You Want To Be Type of business: Corporate team building and tours Founded: Out of the Ordinary was founded in 1996, and Where You Want To Be was founded...
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