San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator

San Diego Tourism Authority’s Tourism Accelerator

Helping San Diego’s small and diverse businesses tap into the tourism industry
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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 groups and communities, the program provides tailored resources and connections to help them thrive and build stronger ties within the local tourism economy.

Hear from past graduates who have not only expanded their business opportunities but also cultivated enduring connections and contributed to their local communities.

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 women, veterans, people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and other types of underrepresented groups, 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.

Thank You to Our Partners

Tourism Accelerator Partners 2025