Family Reunions started out as a celebration of family both old and new. It consists of fellowship and reflects on the richness of family heritage. It has taken a major shift from a one-day event held in the Local Park or recreational center; families are traveling the world, visiting grand hotels and taking part in exotic vacations. Because of the rapid growth and trend of technology just communicating by phone is a thing of the past. People are now communicating via email, voice…

SAN DIEGO – Jan. 20, 2016 – The new consolidated Rental Car Center officially opened for business at San Diego International Airport early this morning.The 2-million-square-foot Rental Car Center houses most of the rental car companies serving the airport, including national brands, as well as local, independent and small business rental car companies, in one central location off Pacific Highway.The new facility replaces the group of buildings on Harbor Drive that have for…

The San Diego Convention Center’s President and CEO Carol Wallace has been named the winner of one of the convention industry’s most prestigious honors: the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.Wallace will receive the award at the International Convention Center Conference(ICCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, during the first weekend of October. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual recognized by their peers for…

It’s the word that keeps you up at night. It’s the subject of countless meetings and conference calls. It’s on every meeting planner’s mind. The budget.No matter the size of your meeting, chances are you’re always looking for opportunities to rein in your expenses while continuing to connect with more attendees. I caught up with JR Sherman, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Lanyon, for insights into some key areas where meeting planners can make adjustments. Here are…

Major League Baseball made official what has been speculated for a while now: The 2016 All-Star Game will be held at Petco Park in San Diego — and not in Baltimore. The announcement was made Thursday as part of the owners’ meetings in Phoenix.That means baseball’s Midsummer Classic will be played in National League parks in consecutive seasons — the 2015 game will be held at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati — for the first time since 2006 and 2007, when it was also held in…