San Diego Mayor’s Office Announces Extension For CCI To 2018

I think everyone expected this. I did, anyway. Two years is an interesting number. I honestly don't know they're better served by any other possible arrangement, which changes the negotiations a bit -- now it's about lost opportunities and revenue left on the table as opposed to risk of flight. At the same time, the way the San Diego government ebbs and flows on wanting to work on their convention center in a way that would benefit the convention, two years from now the situation could completely reverse.

I hope this arrangement came with something about how the city can better manage the downtown events that happen at the same time; that strikes me as a kaleidoscope of potential tragedies.

Here's the PR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 2, 2015

CONTACT:
Charles Chamberlayne at (619) 453-9911 or Chamberlayne@sandiego.gov

NEWS RELEASE

Mayor Faulconer Announces Comic-Con Will Remain in San Diego Through 2018

San Diego, CA -- Today, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and Comic-Con International announced the popular convention will remain in San Diego for 2 more years, through 2018.

"Fans near and far can rejoice that their favorite superheroes and celebrities will continue to gather under the San Diego sun," said Mayor Faulconer. "San Diego and Comic-Con are a natural pair and we're both extremely pleased to continue our four-decade partnership. And San Diego residents can take heart knowing that the world-famous convention will continue to pump tens of millions into our economy to support local jobs, street repair and neighborhood services."

"We've grown up in San Diego and we're excited to have reached an agreement that will keep us here through 2018," said Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer. "We worked hand-in-hand with Mayor Faulconer, hoteliers and the tourism industry which will allow us to continue delivering our dynamic convention in America's Finest City."

Comic-Con had only made arrangements to stay until 2016 before today's announcement. Mayor Faulconer's office worked over the last several months to help facilitate the discussions between Comic-Con International, San Diego Tourism Authority, San Diego Convention Center and local hotels. The strong partnership is important in securing the amount of hotel rooms and convention space necessary to successfully host the more than 100,000 attendees in San Diego each year.

Comic-Con International is the convention center's largest event of the year and is conservatively estimated to generate $135.9 million regionally and $2.8 million in tax revenues for the city. The revenue directly benefits residents by funding city services, including street repair, parks and libraries. Comic-Con also showcases San Diego on an international stage through television and media coverage.

Since the 1970s, Comic-Con has been a main attraction among the City of San Diego's events. The first three-day Comic-Con was held at the U.S. Grant Hotel, where over 300 attendees packed the hotel's basement featuring programs, panels, film screenings and more to celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

This year's convention kicks off with a preview night on Wednesday, July 8 and continues through Sunday, July 12. This year marks the 46th year for the event, making it the country's longest continuously-run comics and popular arts convention.

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Charles Chamberlayne
Press Secretary & Senior Advisor
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Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer
City of San Diego
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Preview night is a week from yesterday.Preview night is a week from yesterday.

 
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