San Diego 

San Diego is Southern California’s finest.  Surrounded by 70 miles of Pacific coastline and dramatic mountain ranges, San Diego offers a contagious, upbeat environment guaranteed to lead to positivity, productivity and a refreshing change of scenery. Touting one of the best year-round climates in the nation, it’s no wonder so many companies are drawn to San Diego’s stunning beaches, beautiful outdoor parks and over 80 golf courses. Meeting here can provide that uplifting boost that will stay with employees long after they return home.

The revitalized downtown Gaslamp district presents the ideal location for fashionable dine-arounds, while providing a close proximity to the convention centre and neighbouring hotels. Reward your top performers with a day on the links at any of the city’s top-notch golf courses, such as world-renowned Torrey Pines. Petco Park, home of the Padres, is a beautiful new ball park and is excellent for large groups or small VIP gatherings. In addition, the city features an impressive array of meeting and event venues, comprised of intimate clubs to large ballrooms.

Contact us 

Kuoni Destination Management Inc

750 B Street, Suite 1610,

San Diego, CA 92101

Patti Parrish

I have been in the industry 20 years and spent the last 5 years with the company. I have a specialty and interest in the culinary arts and food and beverage management.

WHAT'S YOUR REGIONAL TERRITORY OR DESTINATON OF FOCUS? 

Southern California-We have a large region from San Diego up through Palm Springs and over to Orange County and Los Angeles.  It is fun and exciting.  There is something for everyone.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FEATURE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION?

Our year round weather is 70F degree.  This allows us to incorporate the natural beauty of our environment into most of our programs. 

HAVE YOU EMBRACED USING SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR WORK? IF SO, HOW?

As an active committee member of the local industry MPI Chapter, I use the popular social media platforms of Facebook and Linked in to promote events within the MPI community. Commonly, I find it is also a great way to stay connected with clients.

WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU FINDING WITH PROMOTION OF GREEN INITIATIVES IN YOUR CLIENT PROGRAMMES?

CSR in general, including the promotion of Green initiatives, is a common theme to many of my clients.  I find incorporating the concept into any teambuilding activities is popular. The message of giving back is always important.

DESCRIBE THE BIGGEST MISPERCEPTION OF YOUR DESTINATION?

Many still think of San Diego as a small town south of L.A.  Or they assume that Orange County is only Disney.  They assume our venues and culture and cuisine are limited. I love delighting them and proving our destination has a lot of give.

WITH WHAT OTHER DESTINATION DOES YOUR DESTINATION COMMONLY COMPETE?

We commonly compete with the common idea of the west and deserts of Arizona.