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Press Releases 2007
Classic Films Featured at the Historic California Theatre
Films for the whole family will entertain in December
(Dec. 20, 2007) — Step back in time during this holiday season at the California Theatre, San Jose’s historic theatre built in the late 1920’s and enjoy classic films featured for $5 per person. Listen to music of the era performed on the Wurlitzer Organ before each feature movie...
WHAT'S NEW IN SAN JOSE
Visitor Industry Fully Operational After Earthquake
(Nov. 1, 2007) — After an earthquake Tuesday, Team San Jose – which operates the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and cultural facilities – completed successful safety inspections and reported they were open for business. No events were affected by the quake, and Team San Jose is gearing up to host fourteen events this weekend and next week, expected to bring an estimated 50,000 visitors – such as 12th Annual Bay Area Ski and Snowboard Show and KMWorld and Internets Conference and Exhibition/Streaming Media West 2007 Conference...
WHAT'S NEW IN SAN JOSE
Quarterly update on visitor industry developments
(July 26, 2007) —The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) and partner Team San Jose recently announced their best quarter ever, with revenue up 18.7 percent over the previous year and up 57% since Team San Jose was created three years ago. Team San Jose, a unique partnership consisting of local San Jose labor, hoteliers, the arts and the SJCVB, allows San Jose to offer "one-stop shopping" for meeting planners, who work with one contact...
Team San Jose Results Show Best Quarter Yet
Revenue up 18.7% over prior year and up 57% since 2004
June 27, 2007 - Results released today by Team San Jose, operator and manager of the McEnery Convention Center and cultural arts facilities, show their best quarter yet with an increase in revenue of 18% over the prior year. Other achievements include the fourth quarter of 2007 as the first $3 million revenue generating quarter since award the contract to manage the McEnery Convention Center and cultural arts facilities. Team San Jose has increased revenue by 57% over the last three years...
San Jose Welcomes FanimeCon 2007
Quarterly update on visitor industry developments
May 25, 2007 - The San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose welcomes FanimeCon 2007 during Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28. FanimeCon is a lively mix of art, culture and live performances creating an opportunity for anime enthusiasts to network during the three-day event weekend...
Harry Connick, Jr. On Stage in San Jose
Concert marks the same day as the release of Bug, a new movie thriller with Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd
The San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose, in partnership with Live Nation, welcomes Harry Connick, Jr. to San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts...
WHAT'S NEW IN SAN JOSE
Quarterly update on visitor industry developments
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) recently released figures confirming that San Jose convention hotels were buzzing last month, reporting a higher occupancy for April 2007(61.08%) compared to April 2006 (58.71%), an average room rate increase...
Team San Jose Progress Report Approved
Report highlights achievements and challenges as the City's convention center and cultural facilities manager
The San Jose Mayor and City Council approved a report submitted by Team San Jose summarizing achievements as the city’s operator/manager of the San Jose McEnery Convention...
San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose Board of Directors Participate in YWCA of Silicon Valley's
"Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
Event brings awareness to the problem of sexual assault in the community
The San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose CEO and Board Members demonstrated their support of YWCA of Silicon Valley's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
SAN JOSE ARTS COMMUNITY PARTNER WITH TEAM SAN JOSE AND THE CITY OF SAN JOSE TO PRESERVE LOCAL THEATERS
San Jose Arts Leaders and Team San Jose Receive Support from San Jose Mayor and City Council to form nonprofit group
The San Jose Mayor and City Council approved to amend Team San Jose’s contract to create a nonprofit organization led by San Jose Arts leaders to help preserve local theaters.
FRONTIER AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE BETWEEN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA AND CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO
Frontier partners with Mineta San Jose International Airport, connecting Silicon Valley to Mexico
Beginning March 3, 2007, Frontier will begin non-stop service four times a week between Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cabo San Lucas (SJD) airports. Frontier Airlines estimates ...
SAN JOSE CELEBRATES A MONTH OF ROMANCE WITH THE ARTS
THEATRE, BALLET AND OPERA LOVERS: ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR
Team San Jose and the San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau welcome February theatre, ballet and opera performances to an already hot list of events for San Jose visitors.
SAN JOSE'S MONTGOMERY THEATRE SUPPORTS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February Performances include Diva on Tour and Buffalo Soldiers, A Tale Lost
Team San Jose and the San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau welcome two events this February to celebrate and showcase Black History Month in San Jose.
SAN JOSE WELCOMES THE FIRST ANNUAL ARLEN NESS BIKE SHOW
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose welcomes the 1st Annual Arlen Ness Bike Show and Parts Extravaganza to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center this weekend, January 27-28.
SAN JOSE COVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU APPOINTS SENIOR SALES MANAGER FOR LOCAL CORPORATE, SOCIAL & CONSUMER MARKETS
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) announced Sharon de Araujo as Senior Sales Manager for the local corporate, social and consumer show markets.
SAN JOSE COVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES
NEW NATIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) announced the appointment of Kimberly Mladenik as its new National Sales Manager. A seasoned professional with experience in corporate, government and association group sales, Ms. Mladenik will oversee the booking of corporate meetings and events based in the Western United States.
SAN JOSE COVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU APPOINTS VETERAN
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) announced the appointment of Bill Fisher as its new Arts and Entertainment Sales Manager. Mr. Fisher, a veteran salesperson and stage actor, will manage the sales and booking of the San Jose Convention & Cultural Facilities' four theatres, including the Center for Performing Arts, the Montgomery Theatre, the California Theatre and the Civic Auditorium.
SAN JOSE COVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTES DIANA PONTON TO VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) announced the promotion of Diana Ponton to Vice President of Sales. Ms. Ponton's promotion comes after serving five years as the SJCVB's director of sales, where under her leadership, her team was credited for achieving the SJCVB's highest sales numbers in six years.
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