Giving Back

The Hotel Council of San Francisco is committed to supporting the community through various organizations and education partners.

Project Homeless Connect

AIDS Walk

Each year, over 25 hotel members participate in and contribute to the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk. Since 1987, the event has raised nearly $74 million for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other HIV/AIDS organizations in the Bay Area.

Hotel and Restaurant Foundation

The Hotel Council of San Francisco donates funds raised from our annual charity golf tournament to the Hotel and Restaurant Foundation (HARF). HARF oversees the allocation of over $100,00 in scholarships each year to California college students studying in hospitality programs. Applicants are interviewed and selected based on merit, ensuring that scholarship recipients are the best in class.

Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund

(GTFA) is funded through a portion of the 14% room tax levied on local hotel and motel bills. This economic investment in diverse arts and promotional organizations enhances our City’s attractiveness to visitors and provides employment and enrichment to the City’s residents. Since its inception in 1961, GTFA has distributed over $320 million to hundreds of nonprofit cultural organizations in San Francisco.

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

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 Chair of the Board | General Manager, Omni San Francisco Hotel May 12, 2017

Our partnership with the Hotel Council has enabled our students to network with and learn from successful leaders in the hotel industry. In fact, they were instrumental in the successful launch our first Department of Hospitality Management Women in Leadership Summit at USF, which highlighted the great opportunities that exist in the industry.

Michelle Millar USF School of Management | Department Chair, Associate Professor May 12, 2017

Being a part of the Hotel Council is priceless – the resources and support that the team provide are truly beneficial to my hotel and team. There is no organization that provides both educational seminars and events that support individual passion and development.

Suzie Yang General Manager / Galleria Park Hotel 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

As an active member of The Hotel Council, the ROI for our dues is hard to beat when we consider the value of the advocacy efforts. The Hotel Council is always at the table advocating on behalf of our industry and the benefit of that is immeasurable.

Wes Tyler General Manager, Chancellor Hotel on Union Square 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

We became a member of The Hotel Council of San Francisco in September of 2018 and attended the Human Resources Seminar in October. We learned about several compliance rules from top-notch speakers that are influential during the entire employee journey. Sparkwork Software automates these compliance rules inside organizations so that these risks can be avoided. The attendees of the seminar were in the right spirit to network, help and learn from each other! We are grateful to be a part of the Hotel Council.

Bijay Baniya Sparkwork Software, Inc. May 12, 2017

There is only one way to truly be engaged in the San Francisco hospitality industry, and that is through the Hotel Council. Being an active member has provided me the opportunity to partner with top hotel leaders, gain access to our city leaders, and stay abreast of issues that impact the hotel community.

Spencer Sechler Director of Business Development / Impark May 12, 2017

The Hotel Council truly represents and supports all its members and does not shy away from tackling tough issues. Our partnership with the Hotel Council has opened doors for so many of us and connected me personally to many other professionals and industry leaders.

Roger Huldi General Manager, W San Francisco May 12, 2017