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The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed...
Richard Meza is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority, recognized as one of the nation’s leading destination marketing organizations. The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) represents over 1,000 hospitality organizations and serves as the San Diego region’s tourism marketing engine.
Meza’s career is comprised of various financial leadership positions predominately within the hospitality industry. Prior to joining the SDTA, Meza served as Vice President of Finance for Hardage Hotels, a San Diego based hotel management and development organization. Duties included hotel development analysis and capital finance sourcing, including the refinance of the organization’s entire hotel portfolio. Other hospitality industry positions include Vice President of Finance for Forte Hotels, an operator of over 250 hotels in the United States and Canada. Duties with Forte included execution of hotel acquisitions and operating partnerships. In a non-hospitality industry role, Meza served as Chief Financial Officer of Symitar Systems, a software developer providing enterprise financial management software solutions to the credit union industry.
In 2009, Meza joined the San Diego Tourism Authority where he is responsible for the overall financial operations of the SDTA including financial reporting, internal control design and compliance, strategic planning, contract negotiation, and cash flow forecasting and management.
A San Diego native, Meza is a graduate of San Diego State University.
Join us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a high-speed 75-minute narrated Naval History Tour! The US Naval Vietnam-era PCF 816 Swift Boat Listed In National Register Of Historic Places is...
Take advantage of our savings on ocean-view rooms & suites. Enjoy elegant, European-style guest rooms with views of the majestic Pacific. Offer includes: $50 off our Ocean-View Rooms &...
Plan Ahead & Save! The early bird gets the worm! Plan in advance and save up to 20% ! Must be booked at least 60 days in advance. You deserve a waterfront getaway at Island Palms in...
The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed...
The Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day celebration is one of San Diego's largest and most celebrated memorials dedicated to our fighting men and women. On this day we honor all of our fallen soldiers and...
San Diego’s original tasting tour returns to the iconic Gaslamp Quarter for the Taste of Gaslamp on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Taste of Gaslamp is a scrumptious...
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