Port of San Diego Attractions Recognized as 'Best in Class'

Monday, 02 November 2009
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Hornblower Cruises & Events, North and South Embarcadero Marina Parks and the waterfront San Diego Convention Center were recognized as “Best in Class” by event planners and readers of Southern California Meetings + Events magazine. Results were published in the just-released Fall 2009 issue.

“Being known as the 'best of' in the hospitality industry is a powerful statement,” said Jim Bergeson, President/CEO of Tiger Oak Publications/Meetings & Events Media Group.

Ruocco Park Meeting to Feature Park Design and Modifications Resulting from Public Input

Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A third public meeting on the progress of the Ruocco Park design will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Embarcadero Planning Center, 585 Harbor Lane in San Diego (map).

Ruocco Park is a 3.3 acre park planned for the southwest corner of West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway on the former Harbor Seafood Mart site, north of Seaport Village.  The park’s lead designer and landscape architect is Dennis Otsuji of ONA, Inc., a San Diego firm that provides services in landscape architecture, urban design and land planning.  The Stephen Birch Aquarium and NTC/Liberty Station are two examples of the firm’s projects.

San Diego’s Big Bay Hotels Earn 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award

Monday, 19 October 2009
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Three of San Diego’s waterfront hotels have earned top honors from the Automobile Club of Southern California.

Port of San Diego tenants Loews Coronado Bay Resort, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina and the Manchester Grand Hyatt were designated 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award winners.

“North America’s AAA Diamond Rating System is a long-time trusted method of rating lodgings and dining establishments, especially during what has been a difficult economic year for the hospitality industry and also for travelers,” said the Auto Club’s Approved Accommodations Supervisor Patricia Marenco.

Public Meeting to Provide Update on Ruocco Park

Wednesday, 09 September 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego will be holding its second public meeting on the proposed Ruocco Park tomorrow, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Embarcadero Planning Center, 585 Harbor Lane in San Diego.  The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Former President Bill Clinton Keynote Speaker at San Diego Convention Center

Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

The San Diego Convention Center played host to former President Bill Clinton on August 26 as he addressed the National Business Travel Association, the world’s premier business travel organization.

The association brought its 42nd annual International Convention and Exposition to San Diego, welcoming more than 5,500 corporate travel professionals for the three-day event. According to the association, the convention hosts business travel buyers and suppliers from more than 30 countries to discuss industry trends.

Clinton spoke to the group for about 40 minutes. He discussed a variety of topics, from world politics to climate change. But he took the opportunity to compliment travel industry professionals, emphasizing how travel is important because it "opens up the world to people."