Podcasts about san diego tourism authority

Mayor John McCann will be delivering the State of the City address from the newly opened Gaylord Pacific Resort. Plus, despite recent numbers being up, the San Diego Tourism Authority is expecting a slowdown this year. And, homes were evacuated after a hillside collapse in Old Town. NBC 7's Steven Luke has these stories and more as well as meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 

The San Diego Tourism Authority says travel around the city is slowing down due to a number of factors, including concerns over international travel and tariffs. The Lake Murray Reservoir and the Miramar Reservoir could have their hours significantly reduced under Mayor Todd Gloria's latest budget proposal. A rare deep sea Oarfish found on a beach in Encinitas last year is now on display at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

What does it take to navigate the ever-evolving world of media and marketing? How does one transition from casting extras in Hollywood to leading marketing at a cutting-edge production studio? Join me as I dive into these questions and more in episode 140 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact."This week, I chat with the dynamic Mary Burt-Godwin, Director of Marketing at Loft 100 Studios. Mary's journey is nothing short of inspiring—from her early days at UC Santa Barbara to casting for iconic films like "Bring It On," and managing entertainment at LEGOLAND. She even took a detour into social media freelancing after a game show win!Now at Loft 100 Studios, Mary is at the helm of innovative media production, from hosting TV shows like "America Trends" to organizing vibrant community events. We also delve into the transformative power of digital media, discussing its impact on public discourse and political campaigns.Whether you're a media enthusiast or just curious about creative careers, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Don't miss out—tune in and discover the intersection of creativity, technology, and community engagement!Mary Burt-Godwin's Bio:Mary Burt-Godwin is the Chief Communications Officer, Director of Marketing and an On Air Host at LOFT100 Studios. Her journey in the digital marketing space began over 15 years ago as a parenting + lifestyle blogger in 2008 which led to syndication in online magazines like TodaysMama.com and PopSugar.com and a regular weekly Fox 5 News segment called “Ask the Moms.” Eventually she transitioned to working as a social media strategist and account manager for clients like KAABOO Del Mar, Wonderfront Festival, San Diego Tourism Authority, Komen San Diego, and Marriott Hotels. Prior to entering the social media space, Mary worked for 5 years as an event coordinator for the global destination management company, Allied PRA, and for 7 years as an Extras Casting Coordinator at Stu Segall Productions for shows like Silk Stalkings, Pensacola Wings of Gold and the feature film Bring It On. She has spoken at several conferences such as Bloggy Boot Camp and Women Get Social, and is also the author of Dead Dads Club: Stories of Love, Loss and Healing by Daughters Who Have Lost Their Dads. Mary is a native San Diegan, [former] die-hard Charger fan, UCSB Gaucho, pop culture enthusiast and mother of two wicked-awesome daughters. Connect with Mary:Website: loft100studios.com Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Episode Notes NYC Tourism + Conventions, the city's destination marketing organization, announced on Tuesday it named Julie Coker as its next president and CEO, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Coker, who has held the same roles at the San Diego Tourism Authority since 2020, will assume her new position on December 9. She succeeds Fred Dixon, who served as NYC Tourism's CEO for close to a decade before stepping down earlier this year to lead Brand USA Coker will take the helm as New York City's tourism chief as the region prepares to welcome several major events, including the FIFA World Cup final in 2026.  Next, InterContinental Hotels Group had a strong third quarter in terms of hotel openings. But the company also saw a slowdown in revenue growth, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.  IHG added 17,500 rooms across 98 hotels, more than doubling its growth pace from the same period in 2023. O'Neill notes that a lot of that growth came from a deal with the German hotel group Novum Hospitality, which added roughly 6,000 rooms to IHG's portfolio. However, IHG only saw a 1.5% growth in revenue per available room worldwide during the third quarter. O'Neill notes a weak economy in China and turmoil in the Middle East contributed to the slowdown in revenue growth.  Finally, Cathay Pacific recently unveiled the Aria Suite, the carrier's new business class cabin. And the company has plans for a new first class cabin that its chairman called “mindblowing” in an exclusive interview with Airlines Editor Gordon Smith.  Cathay Chair Patrick Healy told Skift that having a world-class cabin is part of the carrier's aspirations to be one of the best premium airlines in the world. CEO Ronald Lam said Cathay plans to reveal the new cabin in 2025 or 2026, with Smith noting the carrier is awaiting Boeing's new 777X aircraft before launching a new first-class cabin. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

A string of pellet gun shootings at bars across Hillcrest are being investigated as possible hate crimes. San Diego Police shot and killed a man in the Morena area, who they say had a knife and was holding someone hostage. The San Diego Tourism Authority kicks off its summer campaign today. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark covers a lot of ground with San Diego Tourism Authority's CEO Julie Coker. They discuss how to leverage assets to increase international tourism, the importance of mentors, and how to become an active listener when one serves on many Boards.

Cal State University employees could soon go on strike unless a deal is reached on a new contract. The San Diego Tourism Authority is giving an optimistic outlook on San DIego's future with the return of several events across the county.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Considering a career in hospitality and tourism? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Eileen Gaffen, your host of Reputation and Influence, has a conversation with Julie Coker, President & CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (www.sandiego.org), about the $22 billion industry, high wages and upward mobility offered by tourism jobs in San Diego.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!     Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

In Episode 87 we speak with Danny Guerrero,  Founder, The Culturist Group (TCG). His accomplishments are astounding and driving change. In this episode we hear Danny's meaningful travel stories from his first international trip to Korea, his experience interning for San Diego Tourism Board and the special trip to Paris with his mom. Also sharing about the work his doing now and how it all began.   It was Danny's connection and commitment to local communities throughout his twenty plus years in travel marketing that inspired him to launch his own company, The Culturist Group (TCG). TCG is  a 100% minority-owned travel marketing company. As a thought leader for multicultural and diversity in travel Danny has been an active proponent of culture-forward thinking for travel brands and destinations as a means to help increase equity and inclusion in the travel industry. ​TCG was established at a time when shifting cultural identities and the need for more diversity, equity and inclusion in the travel industry finally became a priority. TCG believes that the travel industry and the brands, and destinations that participate in it can be a force for good. CULTURIST as a concept and consultancy practice, bridges cultural values with multicultural travel strategies to support clients to sustain better connections who consider where and with whom they travel as an extension of who they are. As social justice and diversity in travel became transparent during the uprising of Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, many travel brands struggled to find ways to bridge and connect with multicultural and underrepresented markets. Beginning in 2018 Danny forward thinking advocated for and led the delivery of key programs for destinations and far-reaching industry research on emerging and underrepresented travelers.  Danny championed industry-wide groundbreaking research supporting prolific travel brands such as Hilton, Choice Hotels International, Tripadvisor, NYC & Company, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board on Black and Hispanic travelers, revealing these two segments alone representing nearly 30% of all U.S. travel spend, reaching in excess of $280M annually. His work has led to the bestowing of grants and funds to Black and diversity in travel organizations in excess of $100,000 to empower underrepresented voices in the travel marketing. He has been at the helm of multiple award-winning brand marketing and communications programs for destinations, hospitality and travel brands on nearly every continent. Prior to founding The Culturist Group, he spent a decade of his career building and leading agency teams at two well-respected firms, MMGY Global and DCI.  Prior to spent a decade in destination marketing with in house roles for hotel management and tour operators. His career portfolio includes research and public relations leadership for Visit California, Viceroy Hotel Group, Hilton, Sensei Retreats, Fiji Airways, Tourism Chile, The Travel Corporation, Visit West Hollywood, Los Cabos Tourism, Sonoma County Tourism, Destination Cleveland to name a few.   ​Danny is a frequent guest speaker at travel and tourism conferences advocating for underrepresented travelers and illuminating how shifting demographics, travel sentiment and culture represent opportunities for the travel industry. Dedicated to advocating underrepresented travelers and promoting travel for diverse youth and volunteers with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, INROADS (and Mrs. Obando's 8th grade class).  Danny graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and Marketing from the University of California, Riverside with Chancellor's Honors. He is an Executive MBA Candidate at the UCLA Anderson School of Management (Class of 2024), where he was awarded a Dean's Fellowship. Early in his career Danny served as an intern for President Bill Clinton serving in the White House Visitors Office and was a career intern at the San Diego Tourism Authority.  He is a recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award' granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council for his work advancing diversity and equity in the industry in 2021, and the Chairman's Award granted by the National Association of Black Meeting Professionals. ​Danny and his husband Jaime reside in Los Angeles, California.  

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Ted Molter, a seasoned marketing and PR pro formerly CMO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about why taking a strategic approach to authenticity is something more businesses should consider, how online experience can help contend with changes in offline behaviour, and the positive worth-of-mouth effects of intentional complaint handling. Ted Molter has been deploying marketing and PR skills in the attractions industry to advance the mission of zoos, aquariums, and family-oriented experiences for over 30 years. With a deep love for animals, Ted has enjoyed a long career that included key leadership roles at SeaWorld Ohio and the CMO position for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, where he led a rebranding program that drove revenues, donations and awareness.Now, as a marketing consultant and collaborator, he advocates the practical skills of using and understanding data, media training to communicate key messages, and effective marketing strategy to engage audiences in mission and brand devotion. Ted describes himself as a “return on mission” specialist, and considers it his responsibility to find the intersection of passion and ration, ensuring that revenue growth provides a maximum benefit to mission, people and the organizations he works with and supports.He is an active member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums; past education and marketing committee chair, board member and the founding foundation board chair for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; past chair of San Diego Tourism Authority; and board member and past chairman of the California Travel Association. With the opportunity to reach families around the world with the mission of conservation, education and family fun, Ted has continued to find ways to combine his passion for animals with an endless desire to share the wonders of nature through innovative marketing and communications programs in Southern California and beyond. Three Remarkable Quotes"Really, what we were trying to capture was hearts and minds, not wallets.""I'm hoping for the collaboration economy quite honestly. If we're as connected as we all are, imagine how powerful things could be if we were more collaborative with the tools that are there.""Just make people feel valid. If you do that, you get the other things. It's when you treat them like numbers…they know it, they feel it and it effects their experience with you. Connect with TedFind him on LinkedinLearn more about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via their website 

San Diego marks a new COVID-19 case milestone today, as the county is set to surpass 700,000 cases since the pandemic began. Then, a San Diego State University dean made comments on twitter about conservatives and was thrust into a national debate on academic free speech. And, the old English game of squash is giving students at a charter school in Southeast San Diego new opportunities academically and athletically. Next, San Diego County is home to 42 school districts. One, San Diego Unified has more than 100,000 students but several others serve fewer than 1,000 students, resulting in wide disparities in per-pupil funding. Plus, the San Diego Tourism Authority hopes a new ad which markets San Diego as a happy place will bring more visitors to the city. Finally, San Diego-based IDW Publishing is one of the top four publishers of comic books and graphic novels in the U.S. and like so many businesses it had to make adjustments during the pandemic.

We speak with a pediatric infectious disease doctor about the status of vaccine approval for children 5 to 12 and keeping kids safe during Halloween activities. Plus, a recent initiative put forth by the governor, the city of San Diego, and the state department of transportation aims to help homeless individuals camped along the area's highways. Meanwhile, we meet a man who is getting help from a statewide initiative that converts motels into housing for the homeless. And, we speak to the authors of the new book “Dear White Women: Let's Get Uncomfortable Talking About Race.” And a new initiative from the San Diego Tourism Authority is aiming to increase diversity in the tourism industry. Lastly, a Film Noir film festival is coming to Palm Springs.

Adaptive Marketing: Tourism Post Pandemic   In Episode 116 of the Lion's Share Marketing Podcast, Tyler and Jon discuss the email marketing changes coming with the upcoming Apple IOS 15 update. In addition, they talk about the potential changes that marketing teams will adopt as email privacy increases with IOS 15's new features.    Stay tuned to hear Tyler talk with Brian Hilemon, the Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships for the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). Brian and Tyler discuss how San Diego and the SDTA have adjusted their marketing strategy of San Diego's tourism industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the SDTA's strategy as the city begins to reopen. Brian also discusses the indicators that he looks for when considering marketing efficacy for the SDTA. Finally, Brian and Tyler examine how marketing should and can empower partnering organizations to help drive business growth. Brian's key takeaway is for marketing teams always to put the customer first and make marketing decisions with that mentality.    Join Tyler, Jon, and Brian for insight into how Apple is changing the world of email marketing and a lesson on how the San Diego Tourism Authority structured its marketing strategies during and after the pandemic.    Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - What's in the News: IOS 15 Updates' Effect on Email Marketing 10:16 - Featured Guest: Brian Hilemon 12:01 - How the SDTA Navigated the Pandemic 17:51 - San Diego's Marketing Points 19:09 - Brian's International Marketing Strategy 23:00 - Brian's Favorite Marketing Channels 24:01 - Key KPIs for SDTA 25:05 - Comic-Con 2021 News 26:59 - Empowering SDTA Partners from a Marketing Perspective 29:30 - Brian's Key Takeaway 30:36 - Outro   Featured Guests | Brian Hilemon LinkedIn What's In the News  IOS 15 Updates' Effect on Email Marketing Lion's Share Marketing Podcast Learn More About Tyler & Jon www.tylersickmeyer.com  Need Marketing Help?  www.FidelitasDevelopment.com Music Intro Music – Colony House – Buy “2:20” on iTunes Outro Music – Skillet – Buy “Lions” on iTunes  

Mike Keenan, The Retirement Coach, interviews Robert Arends of the San Diego Tourism Authority.

This week we are headed to the west coast to hear all about San Diego.  We'll be in the lounge chatting with Benjamin Eastman, Director of Tourism Development for the San Diego Tourism Authority.  Benjamin gives us the scoop on why this city is known for its lovely beaches and diverse food scene.

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Hour 1: Take off for the Blasket Islands and a visit with Billy OConnor, shareholder/owner of the Great Brlasket Islandss Experience lviing in an authentic, restored Irish cottage off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Billy lives in the town of Dingle on the Dingle Peninsula in west Kerry, Ireland, and shares insights into the unique region and the experiences available to the traveler interested in stepping into spectacular landscapes, seascapes and authentic experiences on an island where electricity is not one of the features and benefits provided to guests staying in the resotred authentic cottages. Hour 2: What a perfect time to visit global destinations from your favorite armchair using FREE VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES provided at no charge by Travel World VR, a division of Perillo Tours. John Graham, President of Travel World VR, invites listeners to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams to go to the App Store on their cell phones, SEARCH for "Travel World VR, download their app and click to request free Virtual Reality Glasses which will be mailed free of charge to residents of the US. Don't miss out on this opportunity to travel for FREE through virtual reality during this era of travel challenges! Hour 3: Meet the Hotel Guru, Bob Rauch, CEO of RAR Hospitality, owner of three hotels in the San Diego, California area and active member of the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Visit Carlsbad, the tourism board for that region of California. Be sure to check out www.sAbrams.com for photo galleries, blogs, archived video of Travel TV WITH Stephanie Abrams, and so much more!

Join host Soterios Johnson as he explores America’s largest urban cultural park: Balboa Park in sunny San Diego. Jennifer Davies, a Director of Cultural Tourism for the San Diego Tourism Authority, shares insights about the park’s 17 museums and 1,200 acres, putting the entire experience into perspective. Davies maps out an ideal itinerary for a fun-filled, family-friendly day. Think model trains, organ music, and a sculpture garden picnic. Plus, she shares insider tips to get the most Balboa bang for your buck. The episode shifts to a blissful note thanks to John Wogan, Special Projects Editor for Travel + Leisure, who discusses the burgeoning trend of wellness vacations. Find out his selections for California resorts focusing on self-improvement, spiritual awakening, spa luxury, and more. Wrapping things up, Johnson is joined by David Sobon, founder of Wide Open Walls, an annual outdoor arts festival in Sacramento. Sobon shares why the 11-day celebration in August is a must-see, and he explains how to best experience Sacramento’s 85-plus murals any time of year. Pro tip: Subscribe to the Visit California e-newsletter to stay abreast of all the latest updates in California travel.

This week we met with up Candice Eley, director of communications for the San Diego Tourism Authority, and learned about her passion for promoting San Diego's arts and culture, diversity, dining scene and proximity to Mexico, and how she gets travel stories about our city to appear in national media, like this recent story in Travel and Leisure. We talked about how San Diego is still perceived as a sleepy town, and got her take on the Hot Topic: San Diego being included in Michelin’s new guide to restaurants in California. What could this mean for the city, and will restaurants like Addison finally get the recognition they deserve? Candice’s pick for Two People, $50 is Tanuki in Kensington, a Japanese restaurant and sake bar owned by a former chef at Nobu. In Hot Plates, we shared the news that Urban Solace served its last meal after a 12-year run in North Park and that owner Matt Gordon also closed the Solace & Moonlight Lounge in Encinitas. Peking Café Chop Suey, which had been in North Park for 90 years, also recently closed its doors because the descendants of the restaurant’s founder want to retire. We learned some good news about the impending (and temporary) closure of the Red Fox Room: It’s going to stay open until the end of June before it moves to its new location on El Cajon Boulevard. Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins and her popular restaurant, El Jardin, was reviewed recently in The New York Times. We also covered two new openings, Himmelberg’s in the East Village and Dark Horse Coffee’s newest location in South Park. We have a phone number for this podcast now! We're going to end each podcast with a question for our listeners, and you can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave us a message. This week's question: what are your favorite memories of Urban Solace? You can also give us your recommendations for Two People, $50.

On today’s show hosts Erin Chambers Smith and Troy Johnson along with producer Archana Ram discuss the shock of Anthony Bourdain’s death and the legacy he’ll leave. In our local scene, there’s the opening of Punch Bowl Social and Prepkitchen San Marcos, as well as the Red Fox Room and Aero Club’s moves. Today’s guest is Jennifer Davies, the San Diego Tourism Authority’s Director of Cultural Tourism for Balboa Park. We talk about the park’s Food Truck Fridays series and what’s going on with the restaurant scene in one of San Diego’s most visited landmarks. In hot topics, we’re discussing how people are pointing fingers at a local hospitality group for the death of hundreds of fish in Lake San Marcos. When reached for comment, the group, which handles day-to-day activities of the lake, referred us to a work plan organized by the Citizens Development Corporation, which maintains upkeep of the lake. They say they “are currently working with stakeholders, residents of the surrounding community, and State regulators to arrive at a long term solution to many issues including nutrients, excess algae, and fish kills at the Lake.” We’re also chatting about Jimbo’s suing Horton Plaza. They claim the shopping center’s lackluster performance has cost the natural grocery store millions in sales thanks, in part, to low foot traffic. Plus, we’re gearing up for our big 100th episode, which we’ll be taping on Hornblower Cruise’s Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise June 22. And we want you there! Enter here for a chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to join us on the bay.

Mike Keenan interviews Robert Arends of the San Diego Tourism Authority who talks about their weather, when to visit, new attractions, access, the proximity to Mexico and their sumptuous Cali-Baja cuisine.

Episode 24 of Livestream Stars with Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Tyler Anderson is a social media marketing entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Social Media Social Hour Podcast. He's the founder and CEO of Casual Fridays, a social media marketing and content marketing agency headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans. Tyler serves as the Executive Producer of Social Media Day San Diego, one of the top Social Media Day events worldwide. He has worked with hundreds of brands on social media and content marketing initiatives, including top hotels and resorts for Marriott International, the San Diego Tourism Authority, Jersey Mike's Subs, Penske Automotive and One World Observatory at the World Trade Center. Tyler has over fourteen years of digital marketing, social media marketing, and public relations experience that began with Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 and running Casual Fridays since 2009. Hootsuite selected the Social Media Social Hour number 2 in its list of 6 recommended podcasts for social media marketers. “This is a great podcast for marketers and entrepreneurs looking for specific tactics and resources they can start using right away in their social strategies,” wrote Sarah Dawley on Hootsuite's social blog. “Tyler Anderson, a social media entrepreneur himself, talks with top brands and influencers about what's working (and not working) on every social platform imaginable.” Find Tyler on Twitter, Instagram and other social channels: @tylerjanderson. His snapchat username is @tjasnaps Show TopicsIs Blab pivoting away from talk shows What is the future of Blab and podcasting? How brands and businesses can use digital video Opportunities for broadcasters and video producers with brands Tyler's process for preparing for podcasts and conducting interviews Tyler's favorite podcasts The value of listening as a show host

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Did you know major travel destinations are using social media marketing to reach tourists and business travelers? Are you curious which social networks these cities are using and what they are doing to create awareness for their cities? This week on the Social Media Social Hour, I’m joined by Brent Bernasconi, Interactive Editor at the San Diego Tourism […] The post Social Media Marketing With The San Diego Tourism Authority appeared first on Casual Fridays.