Successful San Diego meetings require teamwork, expertise and local knowledge of the area. The SDTA is your best first point of contact to find the resources needed to produce a successful event. Our sales team is uniquely qualified to provide unbiased, local expertise and a comprehensive view of the destination.

Our customer-friendly lead system matches your needs to more than 135 conference hotels and venues with real-time search results. Our exclusive San Diego Meeting Certified training program ensures you work with experts in the destination. Site experience specialists help filter the information you need to make planning easier. Did we mention these services are free?

EXPERIENCE

Our team’ s extensive knowledge of the city and its outlying regions will make scouting locations for your future meeting or conference efficient and productive. We can help you navigate the unique regions of San Diego, including North County Inland and Coastal, La Jolla / University Town Center, Mission Valley / Old Town, Mission Bay & Beaches, Point Loma / Shelter / Harbor Island, Downtown and Coronado.

SITE EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS

Acting as your personal advocate, SDTA site experience specialists, along with your national sales director, tailor your itinerary to select the properties that best meet your needs, and can conduct customized site visits either in person or virtually. With 135 conference hotels to choose from, we will work with you to provide a final list of ideal locations.

SAN DIEGO MEETING CERTIFIED

Working with the SDTA and hotel sales teams in the region means working with experts. Experts in events. Experts at hotels. Experts in the destination. Becoming San Diego Meeting Certified means sales managers have passed a rigorous and comprehensive course designed to provide you the best planning assistance to ensure your success.

PROMOTION TOOLKIT

With downloadable photos of beautiful San Diego, destination information, and promotional tools, our easy-to-use resources assist you in maximizing attendance at your meeting.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Create a lasting, positive legacy by engaging in meaningful corporate social responsibility( CSR) initiatives in San Diego. Our diverse CSR opportunities include supporting minority-owned and small businesses, participating in impactful volunteer programs, and connecting with initiatives that enhance accessibility for all attendees. These experiences not only enrich your event but also resonate deeply with participants and stakeholders, demonstrating a commitment to making a difference.

FLEXIBLE MEETING OPTIONS

With some attendees unable to participate in person, the need for a seamless and professional hybrid meeting is critical to the success of your event. Fortunately, San Diego is home to many companies with the technical know-how and can-do spirit to help you produce a hybrid meeting that speaks to your attendees, whether they are here or thousands of miles away. San Diego A / V and production companies can do it all, from small Zoom meetings to prerecorded presentations at an in-house studio to large, multimedia productions with all sorts of online bells and whistles. No matter your needs, there is a package that is right for the size and scope of your event. Not sure where to start? No problem. Your national sales director can help connect you with the right vendors for the event, whether it be online or in-person— or both.

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