Tourism jobs provide economic mobility, report finds
REGION — A study of tourism jobs in San Diego’s economy released on Aug. 29 found that many provide “good pay and versatility of employment...
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Visitor spending continues to grow
OCEANSIDE — Visit Oceanside celebrated a second, consecutive year of growth in visitor spending and tourism tax revenues. With an average growth of 9% over the...
Oceanside to develop sustainable tourism plan to boost economy
OCEANSIDE — The city’s tourism bureau is partnering with city staff to create a sustainable tourism plan that benefits the local economy and environment while...
Carlsbad economy grew to nearly $14.6 billion in 2021
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad’s economy grew by $1 billion to $14.6 billion in 2021 after producing the second-largest gross regional product in San...
Appeals granted, hearing for short-term rentals set for April 17
The debate over short-term rentals continued, with no decisions made, when council members at the March 20 meeting agreed to consider two appeals of a...
Dine Out offers a perfect recipe for restaurants, diners
It’s a way to break the annual January depression some restaurants face....
Residents turn out to show their love for Oceanside
About 300 people, all dressed in red shirts, gathered at Mission San Luis Rey on Oct. 31....
Council OKs 1 percent TOT hike
With a 4-0 vote at the Oct. 5 meeting, council authorized a 1 percent increase in the transient occupancy tax paid by hotel guests, but...
TBID dissolved
Group marketing efforts for Del Mar’s six hotels will continue, as will funding by their guests, but without the Tourism Business Improvement District....
Operation Report Card aims to increase security
Carlsbad Police have launched the security awareness and crime prevention initiative, “Operation Report Card.”...
Valet service open to downtown visitors
To address reduced downtown parking Kirk Harrison, owner of Harney Sushi, opened up a valet parking service to downtown visitors....
TBID gets renewal nod
DEL MAR — Council members unanimously agreed at the July 6 meeting to begin the process to renew the Tourism Business Improvement District, but the...
Agritourism is taking root in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — City and businesses efforts are coming together to launch agritourism efforts in Oceanside that will provide tactile farm experiences to visitors and locals....
Short-term vacation rentals banned in half of Carlsbad
CARLSBAD—City Council members denied short-term vacation rentals in more than half the city Tuesday night, after hearing robust public comments, largely in favor of an...
‘Shoulder season’ and conferences targeted as tourism opportunities
CARLSBAD — Tourists flock to Carlsbad in the summer producing an average hotel occupancy rate of 80 percent from June to August, according to the...
