A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting equity and inclusion. This award-winning program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry.
The San Diego Tourism Authority is committed to advancing an inclusive and vibrant tourism industry in San Diego. Through our award-winning Tourism Accelerator program, we support diverse businesses owned by women, veterans, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, to tap into the tourism industry and elevate their businesses to the next level. Hear from past graduates who have not only expanded their business opportunities but also cultivated enduring connections and contributed to their local communities.
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A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting equity and inclusion. The Tourism Accelerator — the first of its kind — offered by the San Diego Tourism Authority, provides resources for businesses owned by people of color, women and veterans, and those in LGBTQ+ community. This new program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry.
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