San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD)

🎾 Coming next week Aug. 3-11: The USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16 & 18 National Championships returns to San Diego. One of the many great events funded by the SDTMD.     More than 400 junior tennis players (and their families) from across the country are coming to San Diego to compete for the title of National Champion. https://lnkd.in/gbk-fAkF    Best of luck to the players!     More SDTMD funded events: https://lnkd.in/gZRfXM7k    #sandiegoevents 

In case you missed it... SDTMD has approved $50.9 million in funding for FY25. This latest allocation of tourism marketing grants represents the second largest in the organization's history, after a record $52.5 million was made available last year.  🙌   Highlights:  - $47.6 million for San Diego Tourism Authority's strategic marketing programs.   - $1.8 million for Sports San Diego to market and attract major sporting events.   - $739,000 + for various events that help drive overnight visitors during need periods.     “As we kick off FY25, we’re excited to build upon the record investment made in FY24 as we continue building and nurturing a roster of engaging events that attract more out-of-town visitors who fill more hotel rooms,” said SDTMD Board Chair Richard Bartell. “It’s good to be back on solid ground as we look ahead to another strong year for America’s Finest City.”     2025 is set to be an exciting year. See the full list of contractors: https://lnkd.in/dBthJTBt.    View the full report: https://lnkd.in/gHhQ3kUM 

Calling all event contractors! 📣 Are you interested in having your event funded in San Diego?  Our annual application process for tourism marketing opens in October. We have two workshops from 2pm - 3:30pm on 9/25 and 10/16 to help you with your application: 💻 Register for 9/25: https://lnkd.in/d5ghz_Ad 💻 Register for 10/16: https://lnkd.in/dTg7wY9F    More information about our funding application process: https://lnkd.in/gsu99ytt

The officers for our FY2025 Board of Directors are confirmed and are already hard at work kicking off this new fiscal year. Congratulations to the following industry professionals who are steering the San Diego Tourism Marketing District towards a brighter future:   Chairman: Richard Bartell Vice Chair: Summer Shoemaker Secretary: Joe Terzi Treasurer: Scott Hermes We’re excited to work with each of these travel mavens as we head into another strong year and welcome the latest round of grant recipients into the TMD family. 🙌     View our full Board of Directors: https://lnkd.in/gBjN8qJs #SDTMD #BoardOfDirectors #SanDiegoTourism  

Did you know San Diego Food + Wine Festival is nominated for “Best Wine Festival” in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards? 🏆   As co-founder of Fast Forward and Festival partner, it’s clear Michelle Metter knows a thing or two about producing world-class events. San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary in November, has a strong track record of filling hotel room nights across the city every fall.  🙌   Learn more about Michelle and the Festival in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g7SSCwx2    Help San Diego win and VOTE for SD Bay Wine + Food Festival in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards here: https://lnkd.in/gkYEcV3y  

We are thrilled to announce that the San Diego Bay Food + Wine Festival has been nominated for Best Wine Festival in the usatoday 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This recognition fills us with immense pride for our city. Thank you to all our talented chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, distillers, partners, restaurants, foodies, and many more who make our city - and our festival - so special. We ask for your support in helping us win big for San Diego! Please spread the word and VOTE! You can vote once per day through July 22. Vote here: https://bit.ly/3VBLCzY #sandiego #sandiegofoodwine #foodandwine #sdfoodie #winefestival #sd #chefs #wine #sandiegowine San Diego Tourism Authority San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD)

Did you know... tourism supports more than 200,000+ employees? That’s right – 1 in 8 San Diego jobs belong to the travel & tourism industry. The industry helps people like Marc at the Omni Hotels & Resorts welcome visitors to America's Finest City year-round. ☀️ The San Diego Tourism Marketing district provides a secure and stable source of funding for destination marketing which attracts overnight hotel visitors. This then generates tax dollars which supports tourism, city services and influences billions in visitor spending.   

We are proud to fund the U.S. Police and Fire Championships. Athletes from around the country compete in 38 different sports in 50 venues around San Diego County. This event attracts many out-of-town spectators as well who come to San Diego to watch the games. 🚓 🚒 The event is happening now until June 15th. It’s not too late to register as an athlete or watch some of the competitions: https://cpaf.org/uspfc/

As the busy summer travel season begins, we’re reminded of the important role tourism plays in San Diego’s economy. Organizations like the San Diego Tourism Authority, which relies heavily on funding by the SDTMD, help drive room nights and revenue across the City. #tourismmatters #sdtourism

What a way to kick off summer in San Diego! ☀️ #NTTW24