From the San Diego Union-Tribune, May 12, 2011

…While hoteliers are supportive of the convention center expansion, some expressed concern about the fairness of the proposed assessments, whether they’re in downtown or further out, said hotel owner and consultant Robert Rauch.

“There were people in each of the areas who felt they get less benefit than others,” said Rauch, who operates hotels in northern San Diego near Del Mar.

“The downtown hotels not along the waterfront were concerned about not getting as much benefit as core convention center hotels, and there are certainly hotels in the 1 and 2 percent areas that feel they don’t get any benefit.

“I feel I don’t get direct benefit but I want to do what is right for San Diego.”