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San Francisco Events Business Not Bouncing Back Just Yet

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cities, San Francisco is a notable exception. Skift Take: As travel returns to almost all major U.S. Rising crime, homelessness, and high prices mean events are far from returning to 2019 levels. Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Scott Beck Takes Top Job at San Francisco Travel

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Skift Take: The recovery of San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry continues to be underscored by a narrative of lawlessness and economic demise. The San Francisco Travel Association now looks to Scott Beck to reverse that negative perception. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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San Francisco Tourism Boss Has a Rebuilding Job on His Hands

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Skift Take: Scott Beck has his work cut out as the new president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association. The city still hasn’t rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and a negative perception prevails, but Beck says he is up for the challenge. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

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Cities across the country are grappling with socio-economic crises exacerbated by the pandemic, but if going by headlines alone, San Francisco is certainly getting the most heat. And the hotels are beautiful in San Francisco. It’s the iconic architecture, the bridges, the bay, the wine country, the mountains.

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Authors Rave About San Francisco

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With both charming history and exciting innovation, SF attracts writers San Francisco has long inspired writers, musicians, artists and other creative types to flock to The City by the Bay and relish in the fog, the food and the diverse culture. Robinson was always attracted to the bright lights and big city vibes of San Francisco.

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Don’t Believe Everything You See on Twitter About a San Francisco Meeting Apocalypse

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If there’s one trait that best defines San Francisco, it’s diversity. San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and scenic beauty always captivate, while new experiences showcase the city’s always-evolving nature. Getting here is easy, with the top-ranked San Francisco International Airport (SFO) just 13 miles from the city.

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San Francisco Displaces Unhoused for APEC Summit

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Skift Take: The City’s efforts to spruce up its appearance before a global audience included hastily shoving the homeless out of sight and out of mind. Will other California cities grappling with homelessness follow suit? Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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