San Diego Tourism Authority
Brian Hilemon has a strong background in marketing partnerships, with experience at the San Diego Tourism Authority. Brian has held positions such as Senior Director, Director, and Membership Manager, where Brian focused on driving revenue and creating effective corporate partnership programs. Brian also has experience in digital content management and currently, serves as an Instructor and Lecturer at the University of San Diego.
San Diego Tourism Authority
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) is a private, non-profit, mutual benefit corporation composed of nearly 1,000 member organizations, businesses, local governments, and individuals seeking a better community through the visitor industry. SDTA members include tourism-related entities in such categories as lodging, dining, arts & attractions, shopping, and transportation, among others, as well as other companies indirectly involved in the visitor industry. As a sales and marketing organization, the main objective of SDTA is to promote and market San Diego County as an ideal vacation destination and convention site. SDTA also represents and supports the interests of the visitor industry as a whole. The majority of funding received by SDTA is derived from San Diego Tourism Marketing District Funds. Lodging and other tourism related business in the District raise these funds through self assessments for the purpose of promoting tourism in the San Diego region. As a membership organization, the SDTA also receives financial support from member dues, advertising, and promotional assistance from the membership through donated in-kind services.