Customers can now book travel on Alaska Airlines for service between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, subject to approval by the Mexican government.
The San Diego County Fair wrapped up the 22-day event with an all-time attendance record of 1,338,500 guests who enjoyed the "Taste the Fun" theme, attractions, shows, exhibits, food and rides. The previous attendance record was 1,274,442, set in 2009.
A loan portfolio secured by 14 Columbia Sussex-owned upscale hotel properties -- including the 436-room Westin Emerald Plaza -- has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings as plans move forward to acquire the lodging assets.
Carnival Cruise Lines plans to offer two California-to-Hawaii round-trip voyages next year and the year after.
Hotel revenues and occupancies may have been hit by the recession and people are going out less, but optimism remains.
One sign this recession is different from those that came before it is that the high-end markets are some of the slowest to come back, at least in the hospitality industry.
There were a lot of names thrown around for Urban Solace's new sister restaurant in Encinitas -- but the one that owners Chef Matt Gordon and General Manager Scott Watkins have decided fits the bill is Solace and the Moonlight Lounge.
Air Canada said Thursday it will launch nonstop flights to San Diego and to Portland, Ore., from its hub in Toronto.
The San Diego Convention Center recently earned a gold certification from the International Association of Congress Centres, and is the only convention facility in the nation and just the second in North America, to achieve gold status.
The Manchester Grand Hyatt is offering hefty discounts for Padres game attendees. Any Padres home game with a walkoff homer or a grand slam means everyone in the park's ticket becomes good for 50 percent off purchases up to $10,000 for rooms, restaurants, bars, the spa and more -- as long as they are redeemed anytime from the day after the game through Dec. 30.
