Headlines You Need to Read | 03 February 2023

Each week, the San Diego Tourism Authority gathers headlines that highlight the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as top news in the San Diego region.

• SDTA CEO tapped for national tourism board — San Diego Business Journal
• Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flights to Washington D.C., Oregon and Florida from San Diego airport— San Diego Union-Tribune
• Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2023 (including four in San Diego) — Yelp
• Encinitas makes Forbes list of top travel spots in 2023 — Fox 5 San Diego
• Lots of sun and tons of fun: Spending 48 Hours in San Diego — The Week
• San Diego Museum Month begins — TravelMole
• Kingfisher’s Chef Is San Diego’s 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalist — Eater San Diego
• It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration — KPBS San Diego
• Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers? — AFAR Magazine
• San Diego Hotels Near Top of Industry Recovery Forecast for 2023 — Times of San Diego
• Two Forecasts Point to Strong 2023 Hotel Performance — Daily Lodging Report
• AHLA: Hotel Industry Projected to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023 — Lodging Magazine
• Business Travel Recovery Going to Plan — Skift Meetings
• US Lawmakers Working on New Airline Consumer Protections — TravelPulse
• FAA promises changes to prevent repeat of air travel safety system collapse — CNN
• Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster — Washington Post
• My 8 Favorite Experiences Staying At San Diego’s Fairmont Grand Del Mar — Travel Awaits
• Who’s really to blame for staffing shortages in hospitality? — Travel Weekly
• The Best Things to Do in San Diego With the Whole Family — Good Housekeeping
• Will California experience a wildflower super bloom in 2023? — Lonely Planet
• Omni La Costa Resort Begins Major Renovation of Champions Course Ahead of NCAA Events — Times of San Diego
• I’ve Been a Solo Traveler for 15 Years—These Are My Tips for Doing It Right — Sunset Magazine

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