Membership

The Hotel Council reinforces the importance of our industry to our city leaders and partners. The hotel industry is a robust economic contributor to San Francisco’s economy and provider of stable jobs to Bay Area employees.

Peter Koehler Regional Director of Operations - Northern California and General Manager / InterContinental San Francisco March 21, 2017

The membership with the Hotel Council of San Francisco has been an excellent resource for my hotels. They keep us connected with the industry and the local market through their committees and great seminars on a variety of topics; helping to keep us informed and prepared while also developing our business and team.

Alan Hopkins General Manager, The Donatello May 12, 2017

I was awarded a Hotel Council scholarship and given the opportunity to speak at the Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This exposed me to the hospitality community and developed my professional network. I’m forever grateful to the Hotel Council for helping students transform their dreams into reality.

Kruthika Ganesh Hotel Management Student/ City College of San Francisco March 12, 2017

The Hotel Council has been a great partnership for my company’s business. We have been able to use the resources they have and many of the social components of events to meet new partners that can impact our business.

Tanya Griffith Division Manager, Young’s Market May 12, 2017

The Hotel Council is a powerful hospitality industry ally for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association in working together to ensure our voices are heard at City Hall and beyond.

Gwyneth Borden Executive Director, Golden Gate Restaurant Association May 12, 2017

The Hotel Council not only provides a great sense of community for hospitality industry professionals in San Francisco, but continues to support great initiatives and celebrate successes through programs like Women in Leadership.

Gena Chen Director of Catering and Event Management, The St. Regis San Francisco May 12, 2017

The Hotel Council creates connections among its allied members and hotels throughout the year through committees, educational programs, and philanthropic initiatives. The individuals I have met on committees are now integral business partners at my hotel.

James Lim General Manager, Omni San Francisco Hotel May 12, 2017

Our Hotel Council membership is a powerful social and business tool for meeting new and old friends in the hotel industry. More importantly, it allows us to actively participate in sharing new ideas and keep updated on current events.

Murat Eskicioglu Regional General Manager, SMG at Moscone Center May 12, 2017

As a smaller hotel, I appreciate the network of information the Hotel Council provides. Not only are the seminars filled with relevant topics, but the members are always willing to share ideas and experiences.

Brittney Beck Owner and Operater / Beck’s Motor Lodge May 12, 2017

Being a member of the Sustainability Committee is a great way to stay informed about sustainability practices and meet key decision makers. The degree to which members help each other via introductions, ideas, and networking make every meeting valuable.

Rick Skinker Managing Director and Co-Founder/ Indoor Water Conservation February 5, 2017