San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator
The SDTA Tourism Accelerator: Community Impact
The San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator — the first program of its kind — is dedicated to engaging and empowering diverse communities by opening doors to opportunities within San Diego’s travel and hospitality industry. Over the course of a year, participants receive complimentary SDTA membership, education, and networking opportunities. With a focus on small businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented communities and those advancing environmental sustainability, the program offers customized resources and strategic connections to support long-term success and deepen participation in the local tourism economy.
The San Diego Tourism Authority is committed to advancing an inclusive and thriving tourism industry in San Diego. Through our award-winning Tourism Accelerator program, we support small businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented groups—or those focused on environmental sustainability—to tap into the tourism industry and elevate their businesses to the next level.
The San Diego Tourism Authority's Tourism Accelerator program — the first of its kind — is an accelerator program designed to engage and empower diverse communities by connecting them with opportunities in San Diego’s travel and hospitality industry. During the year-long program, the initiative offers complimentary SDTA membership, education, and networking opportunities to businesses owned by people from underrepresented groups and communities. This pioneering program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry.
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