New Hospitality Pro Touts Jamul Casino Resort's Luxury Meetings Offerings

Clara Carter highlights the property's sweet spots for corporate, association and incentive groups near San Diego.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Jamul Casino Resort, located just 13 miles from San Diego airport, has appointed Clara Carter as senior hospitality and event strategy consultant to drive meetings, incentives and other group events to the property's new luxury hotel and meeting venue. Carter, a 25-year veteran in hospitality and tourism, hopes to elevate Jamul's appeal to corporate, association and incentive planners with its state-of-the-art AV, speakeasy room, 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and amenities like a five-star steakhouse, VIP seafood restaurant, and a luxury spa with scenic hillside views.

Why it matters

As a new luxury casino resort near San Diego, Jamul is positioning itself to attract corporate, association and incentive groups looking for a high-end meetings experience outside the hustle and bustle of downtown. With its close proximity to the airport, flexible meeting spaces, and resort-style amenities, Jamul aims to differentiate itself from other casino properties that primarily cater to local traffic.

The details

Jamul Casino Resort opened a new hotel tower in August 2025, adding 200 luxury rooms and 22 suites to the property. The resort now offers over 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a speakeasy room that can accommodate 50-60 people with a private balcony and scenic views. Groups can also take advantage of the property's five-star steakhouse, VIP seafood restaurant, and luxury spa with hillside vistas, all while being removed from the noise and smoke of the casino floor.

  • Jamul Casino Resort opened the doors of its new hotel tower in August 2025.
  • Clara Carter was recently appointed as senior hospitality and event strategy consultant at Jamul Casino Resort.

The players

Jamul Casino Resort

A casino resort located just 13 miles from San Diego airport, offering a new luxury hotel tower, over 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and resort-style amenities like a five-star steakhouse, VIP seafood restaurant, and luxury spa.

Clara Carter

A senior hospitality and event strategy consultant at Jamul Casino Resort, with 25 years of experience in the hospitality, tourism and event strategy industries. She founded the Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network and Women in Tourism and Hospitality.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just really excited to add this particular venue to my portfolio, and to be able to introduce it not only to our community but to the world. It is a place that when you come to San Diego, you would want to come and check this out, and you can stay there all day.”

— Clara Carter, Senior Hospitality and Event Strategy Consultant (Meetings Today)

What’s next

Carter plans to continue promoting Jamul Casino Resort's luxury meetings offerings to corporate, association and incentive planners in the San Diego region and beyond.

The takeaway

Jamul Casino Resort's new luxury hotel, meeting spaces, and resort-style amenities position it to attract high-end corporate, association and incentive groups seeking an upscale meetings experience outside of downtown San Diego, with the added benefit of being just 13 miles from the airport.