SD TRAVEL LEISURE
San Diego Museum Council Names Bob Lehman New Executive Director
Lehman was previously the executive director of the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus and the director of marketing and sales of the Phoenix Theater Cultural Center in Indianapolis.
Airport Launches Daily Nonstop Flights to Santa Barbara Via Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is the only airline to offer nonstop service between the two destinations.
Historic Oceanside Building Becomes Boutique Hotel
REDEVELOPMENT: Transformation of 133-year-old Structure Especially Challenging
Transforming a 133-year-old building in downtown Oceanside to a trendy boutique hotel has proven especially challenging.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla Gets Makeover
HOSPITALITY: New Look Gives UTC Hotel More Contemporary Feel
The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in UTC has a whole new look, courtesy of a $10 million renovation recently completed that is meant to give it a more contemporary feel inside and out.
San Diego Changes Terminal Street Directions
TRANSPORTATION: Cross Border Xpress Request Approved
Cross Border Xpress (CBX) recently received approval from the City of San Diego’s Planning Commission to convert city streets within the 64-acres satellite airport terminal to private streets.
Convention Center Preps for August Reopening
TOURISM: Approximately 70 Events Scheduled Through June 2022
The San Diego Convention Center Corporation, which halted meetings and conferences last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is readying to reopen.
“Say Their Names” Memorial Exhibit Opens July 10
Located at the M.L. King Promenade at the New Children’s Museum Park, the memorial features 200 photos of Black victims whose lives were lost due to racial injustice.
Mainly Mozart Announces 33rd Annual All-Star Festival Orchestra Festival
The All-Star Festival Orchestra will feature five concerts featuring members from prestigious orchestras and works ranging from Mozart to Beethoven to J Haydn.
Big Bay Boom Returning July 4
Annual Fireworks Show Generates $10.1M in Incremental Business
After a hiatus last year due to COVID-19, the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom fireworks show will mark its return to the San Diego waterfront this year.
San Diego Legion Returns to In-Person Matches in San Diego
Tickets for the next two home games, to be held June 20 and June 26, 2021, are now on sale at sdlegion.com/tickets.
Tourism Begins Rebuilding Process
Spring 2021 CSUSM Business Confidence Index
Tourism and hospitality is on the rebound, but it may take up to two years to achieve pre-COVID levels. That’s the view of 93% of people who responded to a recent survey.
San Diego International Airport Now Offering Nonstop Flights to Kahului, Maui
The route will add a second daily flight beginning June 27.
Legoland California Resort Opens Lego Movie World
The Lego Movie World is based on the films “The Lego Movie” and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”.
New SeaWorld Park President Focusing on Reopening
TOURISM: John Dunlap to Add Activations, Enhance Guest Experiences
Earlier this month, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. named John Dunlap as park president of SeaWorld & Aquatica San Diego.
Cruises May Resume as Early as Fall
TOURISM: Over 450 Crew Members Vaccinated in San Diego
In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) placed a conditional sail order that required a number of steps be taken before cruise ships could start sailing again.
