SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – San Diego’s tourism industry is expected to set a calendar-year record for number of visitors, how much money spent and hotel room tax revenue generated.<\/p>\n
According to the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), it is projected that\u00a034.2 million people will visit San Diego by the end of this year,\u00a0spending $9.9 billion, staying for a combined 16.9 million nights in hotels,\u00a0and adding $266 million in room tax revenue to local government coffers.<\/p>\n
“While San Diego has long been a popular travel destination, the\u00a0region’s appeal to travelers from around the world continues to grow and\u00a0strengthen,” said SDTA President and CEO Joe Terzi.<\/p>\n
“In ever-increasing numbers, visitors are taking notice of all that San\u00a0Diego has to offer, from our iconic attractions and world-class museums to\u00a0our diverse neighborhood experiences and our innovative spirit that creates a\u00a0dynamic business climate,” he said.<\/p>\n
Previously, the SDTA announced that convention bookings reached a 10-\u00a0year high with commitments for 1 million future hotel room stays.<\/p>\n
The increased business comes amid a marketing effort that included an\u00a0$8.9 million television, print, online and billboard advertising campaign,\u00a0along with the retention of a marketing representative in Australia.<\/p>\n
Tourism promotion was derailed two years ago during a funding fight\u00a0between the hotel industry and then-Mayor Bob Filner. Advertising didn’t get\u00a0going again in a major way until 2014.<\/p>\n
“We’re very encouraged by the growth of San Diego’s tourism economy\u00a0over the past couple of years,”\u00a0Terzi said. “And every San Diegan has a stake\u00a0in the success of this important industry.”<\/p>\n
He pointed out that hotel tax revenue goes into local government general\u00a0funds, which pay for basic services like public safety and parks.<\/p>\n
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