Press Releases 2008
NORTH AMERICAN ROLLER HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS ROLL INTO SAN JOSE THIS JULY
Over 433 Teams from Seven Countries to Compete
San Jose Welcomes the North American Roller Hockey Championships (NARCh) to San Jose from July 11-27, 2008. This first time event in San Jose will bring over 5,000 players ranging in age from six to thirty-five and over. Previous championships saw approximately 15,000 visitors to the local community as a result of the championships...
UPCOMING SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS IN SAN JOSE
Back when orchards blanketed the valley floor, the song of the wind through the plum and cherry trees was the main entertainment. Now, Silicon Valley rings with live music and a multifaceted array of other events, from edgy and sophisticated to down-home fun...
WHAT’S NEW IN SAN JOSE
The city is springing into action and preparing for a bright season of events!
SAN JOSE, CA (Apr. 22, 2008) – As spring flowers bloom all over Silicon Valley, the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and Team San Jose report their best quarter ever since taking over management of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in 2004, generating $3.4 million in revenue during the first quarter of 2008. Team San Jose is projected to increase revenue by 78 percent by the end of the fiscal year. Hotel occupancy was also high for the quarter with 64.7 percent occupancy, making this quarter the second strongest since 2004...
WHAT’S NEW IN SAN JOSE
Following 5-Year Contract Extension, Team San Jose is Gearing Up to Welcome Major Events
SAN JOSE, CA (Jan. 31, 2008) — Team San Jose, which recently received approval from the City to extend their agreement to operate the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and Cultural Facilities for another five contract years, is starting the new year on a roll as it gets ready to host major events over the next few weeks, such as Vietnamese Spring Festival, Cinequest Film Festival, Spring VON.x (Voice on the Net), and California Democratic Party Annual State Convention. The organization is also eager to welcome SAP Open 2008 and Amgen Tour of California back to San Jose. Reflecting this momentum, industry partners have announced the following destination developments...
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