Comic-Con International Will Remain in San Diego Through 2021

Over the years there's been a lot of talk regarding Comic-Con International and if they would remain in San Diego. There was a time where they were really close to moving to another venue, but thankfully they ultimately decided to stay. Well, now they've decided to extend their stay in San Diego!

The convention will remain in San Diego through 2021. Comic-Con International’s David Glanzer had this to say in a statement during a press conference this morning:

“Today is a day of celebration. Comic-Con and all of us are incredibly happy at this agreement, and I have to tell you again, personally, the people here are instrumental in keeping us in San Diego for the next three years.”

San Diego Mayor David Faulkner went on to say:

"It's a chance for us to have not only some of the most fun we have all year but the eyes of the world are on San Diego. To have that extension is hugely important for our bottom line."

This new opportunity also includes an expansion of the San Diego Convention Center to help fit more fans as it continues to grow. I think the biggest problem that needs to be addressed, though, is the lack of hotels. There's never enough! However, one other thing that was worked into the agreement was the regulation of the rising costs of hotels during the convention. Event organizers were looking to cap the year over year increase to 4% over a three year period of the extension. Faulkner went on to say:

"We're in a competitive environment so other cities would love to have Comic-Con. They belong right here in San Diego. A lot of work with the hotels on rates because we want to make it affordable for families."

Comic-Con brings in more than 130,000 people and it gives the city of San Diego an economic boost that brings $140 million into their community. Faulkner says:

"The fact that people will come to San Diego, even if they don't have a ticket, they just want to be part of the experience with people watching from all around the globe. The dollars that we generate from Comic Con, that's how we paves roads, keep our libraries and rec centers opens, hire police officers and fire fighters. It's a huge shot in the arm fore us economically and you couldn't ask for a better brand image than Comic Con."

It would be so weird if Comic-Con ever left San Diego, so I'm happy to see that it will be sticking around a little longer. 

San Diego Comic-Con will be held this year from July 20th through July 23rd.

Via: CBS8.