FAQ
Does CDCSD provide travel services and tours for anyone wanting to vacation in San Diego?
No. For that please visit the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
What is a ‘citizen diplomat?'
An ordinary citizen who thinks we as citizens have the right, and maybe even the responsibility, to contribute to our relations with the people of the rest of the world.
Who determines who comes here?
Our delegates are chosen to come to the United States either by staff at our embassies around the world or by US AID missions around the world. We propose to our partners in Washington DC that San Diego be one of the cities they visit while in the United States, and when chosen, we design their professional and cultural meetings.
Can I be one of your experts who meet with these visitors?
Yes. There is no formal selection process to become a professional resource. We are always looking for professionals in all fields to meet with our delegates. If you are interested in becoming a professional resource, please contact our Director of Programs, Enrique Meza (Enrique@SanDiegoDiplomacy.org).
When I travel, can I connect with previous international visitors who have been in San Diego through CDCSD’s work?
It is a benefit for our members that we research our files and determine who they might connect with on their travels. Since we have had visitors from over 145 of the countries around the world, it is a great benefit of being a member.
What are some of the most interesting delegations which have come?
Recently, the organization hosted a delegation of journalists from Afghanistan and Iraq. It was quite the experience to be in their presence considering the current reality of our relations with their countries.
Also, we hosted a delegation of women traveling together from 10 countries in the Middle East here to study breast cancer awareness. One of the women said, “I would have never met these women otherwise as our countries don’t talk with each other.” After joining 4000 Susan K. Komen walkers for dinner in Mission Bay, one of the women said “This is the best day of my life.” And you could tell she meant it.
