San Diego Tourism Authority's 2026 Tourism Accelerator Application

A key to building a thriving tourism industry in San Diego is reflecting the diversity of the destination and promoting economic inclusion and sustainability. The Tourism Accelerator — the first of its kind — offered by the San Diego Tourism Authority, provides resources for businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented groups and businesses with a focus on environmental sustainability. This award-winning program offers services designed to help these businesses be more successful and better connected with the local tourism industry.

Submit the form below. Once submitted, you'll receive an email confirmation.

Business Name

Business Description: Please provide a 1-2 sentence description of your business.

(e.g. "Ortega’s is a full service upscale Mexican restaurant with dine in, take out, a private banquet room, and a full bar." *)

Business Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Business Website

Business Category

Business Entity Structure

If other Business Entity Structure Other, please specify

Business Owner First Name

Business Owner Last Name

Business Owner Email

Business Owner Mobile Phone

Business Owner Preferred Pronouns

Business Owner LinkedIn Profile

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Mobile Phone

Primary Contact Preferred Pronouns

Primary Contact LinkedIn Profile

How did you hear about the Accelerator?

If you heard about the Accelerator in another way, please specify

Year business incorporated (e.g. XXXX-XX, Year-Month) *

Number of years the business has been in operation

Full-time employees

Part-time employees

Annual revenue

I identify as (select all that are applicable)

BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION

Gender

BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION

Veteran Status

BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION

I identify as LGBTQ+

BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION

Disability Status

BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION

If yes, please specify disability type(s)

Please specify any disability types that apply (e.g., vision-related, hearing-related, mobility-related, neurodivergent, etc.)

Describe your business and your plans for growth.