San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator

The SDTA Tourism Accelerator: Putting DEI on a fast track
San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator

A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting equity and inclusion. This award-winning program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry.

The application for the 2025 Tourism Accelerator Program is closed. Sign up to be notified about the next round of applications.  

A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting equity and inclusion. The Tourism Accelerator — the first of its kind — offered by the San Diego Tourism Authority, provides resources for businesses owned by people of color, women and veterans, and those in LGBTQ+ community. This new program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry. 

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The SDTA Tourism Accelerator: Community Impact