Tourism translation services and interpretation for San Diego hospitality.
Hospitality translation services and interpreters for hotels and resorts, destination management companies, tour operators and tourism organizations that welcome guests and groups from around the world. Human linguists in Spanish, ASL and more than 30 languages, with interpretation equipment from the same team.
TRUSTED BY SAN DIEGO HOSPITALITY
Trusted by San Diego tourism and hospitality leaders
The organizations that welcome visitors to San Diego trust Valdes Language Services with interpretation and tourism translation services. Destination management companies, hotels and tourism organizations rely on us when guests, attendees and staff need to understand every word.
San Diego Tourism Authority
For the past three years we have provided interpretation services and translated press releases for the San Diego Tourism Authority, helping the region’s tourism story reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Port of San Diego
For the past three years we have provided interpretation for the Port of San Diego Portside Academy, so every participant can follow the program in their own language.
American Guest
American Guest, a destination management company, hires us to interpret at its programs in San Diego, San Francisco and New York City.
La Jolla Marriott
We work with La Jolla Marriott, providing interpretation and language support for its hotel, guests and staff.
What hospitality clients say
When every word reaches your guests
Guests, attendees and clients judge the whole experience by how well they understand it. A welcome, a safety briefing, a keynote or a tour only works when every person can follow it in their own language. We help you deliver that experience with the same care you put into everything else.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Interpretation for destination management companies
We work with destination management companies on the West Coast and East Coast, providing high quality on site interpretation for large conferences: simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and American Sign Language (ASL), at events in Laguna Beach, San Diego, Las Vegas, New York City and San Francisco.
Share about your event, and we plan interpreters, languages and equipment around your program, so your client experiences one seamless event. When a client needed two in person interpreters with specialist knowledge in less than 24 hours, we delivered, and we were on site for the opening to make sure it went smoothly.
What destination management companies can count on
- Languages: Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and ASL, with more than 30 languages
- Formats: simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, on site, remote or hybrid
- Equipment: receivers, headsets, transmitters and interpretation booth setup for large conferences
- Interpreter teams: for long or complex sessions we schedule a team of interpreters, and they arrive early to set up and test the sound
- Certified translation available for program materials and documents
- Insurance certificate available on request
- Experience beyond San Diego: Laguna Beach, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City, Mexico City, Chicago and Los Angeles
For hotels and hospitality teams
From guest events to the people who run your property, we help hotels communicate clearly in every language your guests and staff speak.
Events
Hotel events and conferences
Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for meetings, conferences, galas and celebrations at your property, including Spanish and ASL interpretation.
Your team
Interpretation for hotel staff
Interpretation services for hotel staff, so trainings, team meetings and daily briefings reach every member of your team in their own language.
Weddings
Wedding interpreters
Planning a wedding with guests who speak different languages or use ASL? Our wedding interpreters help every guest share the moment, including ASL interpretation for weddings in San Diego.
Guest materials: brochures, websites and guest communications
Hotel translation services and travel translation services for websites, brochures, guest communications, marketing and press releases, localized so they read naturally for international visitors. The San Diego Tourism Authority has trusted us with the translation of its press releases.
Interpreters for tours, groups and guest events
Interpretation
Tours, site visits and galas
Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for tours, site visits, meetings, conferences and galas, in person or remote. Interpretation services
ASL
American Sign Language
ASL interpreters for events, meetings and presentations, so Deaf and hard of hearing guests can take part fully.
Equipment
Interpretation equipment
Receivers, headphones, transmitters and booths for groups of any size, discounted when booked with our interpreters. Equipment rental
CASE STUDIES
Case studies: interpretation for DMCs and delegations
Recent projects for destination management companies and international delegations. We keep our clients’ names confidential.
Korean and Mandarin
Consecutive interpretation for international attendees
A destination management company hired us for on site consecutive interpretation in Korean and Mandarin Chinese for attendees from South Korea and China, at events in Laguna Beach, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
What we delivered: interpreters in two Asian languages, on site in two states, for one client program.
Spanish
Simultaneous interpretation, coast to coast
A destination management company based on the East Coast hired us three times for on site simultaneous interpretation in Spanish:
- in San Diego, including the interpretation booth setup
- in San Francisco, for attendees from Mexico City
- at a conference in New York City
What we delivered: one trusted interpretation team for repeat events from coast to coast.
International
A binational delegation to Mexico City
A San Diego business organization hired us to provide in person simultaneous interpretation in Mexico City for its binational delegation from San Diego.
What we delivered: in person simultaneous interpretation abroad, in Mexico City, for a delegation from San Diego.
Planning a program like these? Tell us your dates, cities and languages.
HOW IT WORKS
From first call to event day
Step 1
Share about your event
Dates, venues, languages, group size and agenda. New clients receive up to one hour of free consultation.
Step 2
Get a clear quote
Interpreters, equipment and any travel in one quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Step 3
Your language team
Native speaking interpreters matched to your program. For long or complex sessions, we schedule a team of interpreters.
Step 4
On site with you
Interpreters arrive early to set up equipment and test the sound, then collect everything when your event ends.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with destination management companies?
Yes. We provide on site simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for destination management companies on the West Coast and East Coast, in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, ASL and more than 30 languages, with equipment and booth setup when your program needs it.
Can you provide interpreters for hotel staff?
Yes. We provide interpretation services for hotel staff, including trainings, team meetings and daily briefings, in person or remote.
How far in advance should we book interpreters?
As early as possible, especially for large events, several languages or ASL. Share your dates and agenda early so we can staff and plan your event. We have also supported clients on short notice, so reach out even if your event is soon.
Do you work outside San Diego?
Yes. We are based in San Diego, and we have provided on site interpretation in Laguna Beach, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City and Mexico City. We also offer remote and hybrid interpretation. When travel applies, it is included in your quote.
Which languages do you offer?
We work in more than 30 languages, including Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Haitian Creole, Somali, Italian, French, Japanese, Dari, Farsi, Burmese, Amharic, Tagalog, Hindi, Hmong, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian and more.
Who do you serve?
We work with businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, government and regional agencies, healthcare and wellness providers, legal and immigration professionals, schools and educational institutions, media and public relations teams, financial institutions, transportation organizations, hospitality and tourism partners, and mission driven organizations.
Can you translate website content and marketing materials?
Yes. We translate and localize websites, campaigns, brochures, mailers, advertisements, social media content, media scripts and other public materials. Localization goes beyond direct translation by adapting the language so it is clear, natural and right for your audience.
What types of interpretation do you provide?
We offer simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, on site interpretation, video remote interpretation (VRI), over the phone interpretation (OPI) and remote support for virtual or hybrid meetings. We help you choose the right format based on your audience, event size, platform, topic, languages and accessibility goals.
Do you offer in person interpreters in San Diego?
Yes. Valdes Language Services is based in San Diego and provides in person interpretation for local meetings, conferences, trainings, events, appointments and stakeholder engagements. Remote and hybrid interpretation let you extend language access beyond a single location.
Can you provide interpretation equipment for my event?
Yes. We rent professional interpretation equipment for meetings, conferences and multilingual events, so attendees can listen clearly in their preferred language. Clients who rent our equipment may qualify for service discounts.
Get a quote
Tell us about your guests, languages and dates. We will put together the right team and a clear quote.
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