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Pandemic hits San Diego tourism with $6 billion loss in visitor spending
and last updated 2021-03-13 21:02:01-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â With 70 miles of coastline and perfect weather year-round itâs no surprise tourism is a key sector of San Diegoâs economy. But thanks to coronavirus, the city reports visitor spending dropped by more than $6 billion from 2019 to 2020.
Hotel reservations were canceled, planes were grounded, and cruise ships were tethered to dry land. Massive layoffs in aviation caused tends of thousands to lose their jobs. United Airlines flight attendant Dante Harris was no exception.
âWhat was going through my mind as a 21-year flight attendant was, âhow was this possible?ââ said Harris.
A food distribution event for tourism and hospitality workers is set for the morning of March 12 on Recho Road in the Miramar area. Photo courtesy of the San Diego Tourism Authority.
The San Diego Tourism Authority, Holiday Bowl and Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will hold a food distribution event for those in the tourism and hospitality industry from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 12.
Each recipient in this drive-thru event will receive approximately 50 pounds of shelf stable items, produce and a frozen meat protein. Attendees will receive valuable resources on how to access other distributions close to their homes and information about CalFresh, including how to apply.