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  • TTW: MODI Restaurant Opening Downtown

    November 25, 2024

  • SF Standard: Traveling For The Holidays? SFO Has Unveiled An Easier Bag Check-In — And It’s Free

    November 25, 2024

  • SFGATE: San Francisco To Host Huge Microsoft Conference Ignite For First Time

    November 25, 2024

  • SF Business Times: SFO Ranked Best Airport In North America

    November 25, 2024

  • SFGATE: 116-Year-Old Sf Restaurant To Make History This Thanksgiving

    November 23, 2024

  • Forbes: 5 Ways To Survive Air Travel On The Busiest Thanksgiving Ever

    November 23, 2024

  • The Bold Italic: From Bar Crawls To Bare Bums — These Are San Francisco’s Not-So-Traditional Holiday Activities

    November 21, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor Breed Kicks Off Safe Shopper Initiative For The Holiday Season In Union Square

    November 21, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: San Francisco Unveils Its Newest Entertainment Zone. Here’s What Makes It Special

    November 20, 2024

  • SF Examiner: SF Commits $3M To Get Small Businesses In Union Square, Downtown

    November 20, 2024

  • The Infatuation SF: SF Restaurant Trends That Are Coming In 2025

    November 18, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor Breed Announces Return Of Winter Wander-Land To San Francisco's Union Square This Holiday Season

    November 15, 2024

  • SF Business Times: San Francisco Expected To See Best Year For Tech Leasing Since Before Pandemic

    November 14, 2024

  • AHLA Lodging: U.S. Travelers Prefer Direct Booking For 2025 Hotel Stays

    November 14, 2024

  • Travel Trade Journal: SFO Expects 6.3 Million Passengers This Holiday Season, Launches New Facilities And Destinations

    November 14, 2024

  • PR Newswire: Celebrate A Magical Holiday At The Marker Hotel

    November 14, 2024

  • Hotel Business: JLL Survey: U.S. Hotel Investment Poised For Growth In 2025

    November 14, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Outdoor Drinking Zones Bring Cash To Hurting SF Businesses

    November 14, 2024

  • TimeOut: These Are The 10 Best U.S. Cities To Spend Thanksgiving

    November 13, 2024

  • New York Times: Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco In Its Name, Judge Rules In Temporary Order

    November 13, 2024

  • SF Business Times: Big Investors Could Be Preparing To Pounce On San Francisco Office Towers, New Data Shows

    November 12, 2024

  • KRON4: Iconic SF Restaurant To Open On Thanksgiving For First-Time Ever

    November 12, 2024

  • TimeOut: San Francisco’s First Official Diwali Celebration Kicks Off This Weekend

    November 12, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: ‘Like Watching A Sunset’: Golden Gate Park’s New LED Light Rainbow Mesmerizes Visitors

    November 12, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: All The Details On The First New Restaurant At S.F.’S Revamped Transamerica Pyramid

    November 11, 2024

  • SFGATE: A Major Change Is Coming To San Francisco's Parking Rules

    November 10, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: ‘Let's Glow' Displays To Light Up San Francisco Ahead Of The Holiday Season

    November 8, 2024

  • New York Times: San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans To Declare Fentanyl Emergency On Day 1

    November 8, 2024

  • New York Times: 36 Hours In San Francisco

    November 7, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: California Maintains Its Spot As America’s Top Travel Destination

    November 7, 2024

  • The Manuel: We Love These Fall Cocktails From The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

    November 4, 2024

  • Splash Magazine: Holidays At The Mark – Tis The Season At The Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

    November 4, 2024

  • Boutique Hotelier: How 1Concier’s Quality Linens Underscore The Marker Hotel’s Commitment To Excellence

    November 4, 2024

  • SF Standard: A New Park May Come To SF’s Embarcadero With Help From The Salesforce Tower Owner

    November 4, 2024

  • KRON4: Union Square Holiday Ice Rink To Open This Week In Downtown SF

    November 4, 2024

  • SF Business Times: Legion Of Honor Marks Centennial With Yearlong Event Series

    November 1, 2024

  • SFGOV: San Francisco's First Official Diwali Celebration On November 15

    November 1, 2024

  • SFGOV: $55 Million Federal Grant To Advance The Country's First High Speed Zero-Emission Ferry Service

    November 1, 2024

  • CBS News: Costumed San Francisco Revelers Gather For Front Street Halloween Block Party

    October 31, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Downtown SF Rail Extension Gets $25M Boost From The Federal Government

    October 29, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Bay Area Flyers Can Get Cash Refunds For Canceled Flights

    October 29, 2024

  • Lonely Planet: 8 Of The Best Cities In The USA

    October 29, 2024

  • SFist: New Contemporary Art Museum Now Open In Downtown SF, And It's Free

    October 28, 2024

  • SFGOV: Return Of Let's Glow SF Holiday Light Show, Featuring New Block Party

    October 25, 2024

  • SF Chronicle Endorsement: In The Age Of Work From Home, Prop M Is A Necessary Fix To Save S.F.’S Budget

    October 22, 2024

  • Afar S3, E26: I Have Insomnia—So I Tried Sleep Tourism To See If It Could Help

    October 17, 2024

  • TimeOut: Are All-Inclusive Hotels Making A Comeback?

    October 16, 2024

  • Forbes: A New Take On Thai Flavors In San Francisco

    October 16, 2024

  • SF Business Times: United Airlines: SFO Sees Strong Business Travel Rebound

    October 16, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Revised Office-Vacancy Figures Hint At SF Turnaround, Real-Estate Firm Says

    October 15, 2024

  • SFGATE: 'I Like It Very Much': Somehow, Larry David Actually Enjoyed San Francisco

    October 15, 2024

  • SFGOV: San Francisco First Entertainment Zone Announces Halloween Event

    October 15, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: Crowds Pack San Francisco For Fleet Week Festivities

    October 13, 2024

  • Travel + Leisure: San Francisco Is The Coziest City In The U.S.

    October 10, 2024

  • SF Standard: The City’s Most Stylish New Hotel Now Has A Restaurant To Match

    October 9, 2024

  • TimeOut: 10 Best Family-Friendly Hotels In San Francisco, From Union Square To Japantown

    October 7, 2024

  • SF Standard: SF’s Comeback Summer Could Be Permanent

    October 6, 2024

  • SF Examiner: SF Celebrates Presidio’s 30th Anniversary As National Park

    October 1, 2024

  • Condé Nast Traveler: Top 10 Hotels In SF - Readers’ Choice Awards 2024

    October 1, 2024

  • Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Cities In The Us -2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

    October 1, 2024

  • AAA News: Four Seasons San Francisco Earn Prestigious AAA Five Diamond

    September 30, 2024

  • SF Business Times: New Legislation Would Eliminate Many License Fees For San Francisco Small Businesses

    September 30, 2024

  • MorningStar: The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Afternoon Tea Experiences List Is Announced

    September 25, 2024

  • Maxim: This Iconic Hotel Houses The Highest Bar In San Francisco

    September 23, 2024

  • SF Travel: San Francisco Travel Appoints Anna Marie Presutti President and CEO

    September 23, 2024

  • Express News: Glamourous Highways: A Luxury Roadtrip Through Northern California

    September 20, 2024

  • Nob Hill Gazette: From Southern Comfort to Indian Opulence

    September 20, 2024

  • SF Examiner: SF Economy Boosted As Salesforce's Dreamforce Extravaganza Draws 45K

    September 20, 2024

  • ABC7: A Look Into How Dreamforce Changed SF For The Better During Its 4-Day Conference

    September 19, 2024

  • 48 Hills: Best of the Bay 2024: Arts & Nightlife

    September 19, 2024

  • 48 Hills: Best of the Bay 2024: City Living Winners

    September 19, 2024

  • Breaking Travel News: San Francisco’s Financial District Reinvents Itself

    September 19, 2024

  • SF Examiner: International Red Panda Day Also Marks Milestone For San Francisco Zoo

    September 17 , 2024

  • SF Examiner: Fresh Off World's Top Honors, Tony Gemignani Says SF In 'Pizza Renaissance'

    September 16, 2024

  • Lonely Planet: 11 Incredible Places To Eat In San Francisco Right Now

    September 15, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: Hilton San Francisco Union Square Restores Its Iconic Cityscape Sky Bar With Unparalleled Views

    September 13, 2024

  • ABC7: More Big-Name Stores Opening And Expanding At San Francisco's Union Square

    September 13, 2024

  • Lonely Planet: A Perfect San Francisco Layover

    September 13, 2024

  • SF Examiner: High-Flying Developer Unveils $250M Transamerica Pyramid Overhaul

    September 12, 2024

  • Travel + Leisure: This Park Was Just Named The No. 1 Tourist Attraction In The US

    September 11, 2024

  • ABC7: Transit Leaders Celebrate New Muni Bus Terminus In San Francisco’s Presidio National Park 

    September 7, 2024

  • Irish Mirror: Sunny San Francisco’s Sites, Sounds, And Tastes Give It A Bit Of Everything

    September 7, 2024

  • Hospitality Net: An Overview Of San Francisco’s Prolonged Recovery

    September 6, 2024

  • SFGate: New Data Differs On What's Really Going On With Union Square Foot Traffic

    September 6, 2024

  • CBS News: San Francisco Music Venues And Bars Get Financial Boost From The City With Grants

    September 5, 2024

  • SF Standard: Welcome To San Francisco’s Era Of Elegant Indian Dining

    September 5, 2024

  • Sunset Magazine: Where To Stay: Where To Eat & Drink

    September 2, 2024

  • TimeOut: Southern Cuisine Meets California Vibes At Prelude

    August 30, 2024

  • CBS News: Night Market Returns To San Francisco Sunset District For 2nd Year

    August 30, 2024

  • Nob Hill Gazette: The Gazette’s Guide To The City’s Quintessential Dining Spots

    August 30, 2024

  • KTVU Fox: What Doom Loop? New Businesses Open In San Francisco

    August 29, 2024

  • Observer: The Best Coastal Destinations for a Fall Getaway Out West

    August 29, 2024

  • The San Francisco Standard: Downtown Set To Roll Out First (Legal) Outdoor Drinking Zone To Celebrate Oktoberfest

    August 29, 2024

  • The Times: Marriott Palace San Francisco Review: A Glamorous Downtown Hotel Full Of History

    August 29, 2024

  • Coworking Cafe: San Francisco Leads The Pack Of Top Sustainable Cities

    August 27, 2024

  • Recommend: Have Dog, Will Travel: These Hotels Are Pawsome For Pets

    August 26, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: San Francisco’s Next Free Concert Is Set For Civic Center Plaza

    August 26, 2024

  • ABC7: Are Free Concerts Helping San Francisco’s Comeback?

    August 26, 2024

  • Travel Agent Central: Alaska Airlines, Chef Brandon Jew Partner For New First Class Menu

    August 26, 2024

  • The Post: The Holy Grail Of Hotel Rooms In San Francisco

    August 25, 2024

  • Travel & Tour World: How You Can Plan A Visa Free Travel To New York, SF, LA, Chicago, And Miami Under The US Visa Waiver Program

    August 24, 2024

  • Outlook Traveler: Gen Z Prefer Solo Travel And Off-Season Trips: Report

    August 23, 2024

  • Sports Travel: Women’s Elite Rugby Adds Teams In New York, SF & Twin Cities

    August 23, 2024

  • Travel & Tour World: Unveil The Magic Of The Holidays At Four Seasons SF With The Spectacular Let’s Glow SF Event

    August 22, 2024

  • USA Today: 10 Best Hotel Bars In The US: Where To Take In Local Culture And Top-Notch Cocktails

    August 21, 2024

  • TechCrunch: Waymo Is Now Giving 100,00 Robotaxi Rides A Week

    August 20, 2024

  • Nob Hill Gazette: East Meets West Fusion Of Flavors Makes ANZU Sunday Brunch At Hotel Nikko The Star Of The Weekend

    August 19, 2024

  • Seen In The City: 18 Of The Best Rooftop Bars In San Francisco

    August 19, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: SF Gets A New Restaurant With Michelin Cred And Southern Grits

    August 19, 2024

  • ABC7 News: System of a Down, Deftones Draw In 50,000 Fans At Inaugural Concert Series

    August 18, 2024

  • SF Standard: As Elon Musk’s X Leaves, A New Breed Of Small Business Tries To Light Up SF’S Mid-Market

    August 18, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Bob Wilhelm, St. Francis Hotel Manager Who Set Standard For ‘Courtly’ S.F. Hospitality, Dies At 97

    August 15, 2024

  • Forbes: The Best-Value Luxury Hotels And Restaurants, Per New Study

    August 15, 2024

  • TimeOut: The 18 Best San Francisco Hotels, From Fisherman’s Wharf To Pacific Heights

    August 14, 2024

  • New York Times: Black Art Week in San Francisco Bay Area Is in the Works for the Fall

    August 14, 2024

  • Lonely Planet: A First-Time Guide To San Francisco’s Presidio

    August 14, 2024

  • Indian Restaurant Bombay Brasserie, With Locations In London And Dubai, Set To Open In SF's Union Square

    August 13, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Hotel Guests Are Getting Used To Refillable Shampoos and Less Housekeeping, Study Suggests

    August 13, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Caltrain Debuts Electric Trains That Are Faster, More Spacious And Quieter Than Past Model

    August 10, 2024

  • SanFrancisco Magazine: The Top 10 Steakhouses In San Francisco

    August 9, 2024

  • The Points Guy: United Is Releasing New Award Discounts Every Day This Week

    August 9, 2024

  • MorningStar: Kanpai! Restaurant Anzu Bestowed A 'Best Of Award Of Excellence' By Wine Spectator

    August 8, 2024

  • Forbes: Where To Find San Francisco’s Best Brunches

    August 8, 2024

  • LuxuryTravel Magazine: 5 Suites With Breathtaking Views Around The World

    August 8, 2024

  • ABC7: SF Launches New Downtown Revitalization Push At Embarcadero To Bring People Back To City

    August 7, 2024

  • Eater SF: Here Are The 2024 Michelin Star Winners In The Bay Area

    August 6, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: 41-story S.F. Tower With Hotel And Office Space Proposed Next To Transamerica Pyramid

    August 6, 2024

  • SF Examiner: LGBTQ+ Pride Flag In Harvey Milk Plaza Nears Landmark Status

    August 1, 2024

  • TimeOut: San Francisco Is The Best City In The Country For Walking Your Dog

    August 1, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Aaron Peskin Wants To Make It Easier For S.F. To Host Live Events In Downtown’s Empty Outdoor Spaces

    July 30, 2024

  • SF Business Times: S.F. Supervisors Approve Hotel Tax Cut Tied To November Ballot Measure

    July 30, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: United Airlines Expands Reach With New Non-Stop Flights From San Francisco To Belize

    July 29, 2024

  • KRON 4: Proposed SF Plan Wants To Pay Recipients $100 A Week Not To Do Drugs

    July 29, 2024

  • Travel + Leisure: See Inside Alaska Airlines' Newest Lounge at San Francisco International Airport

    July 29, 2024

  • KTVU FOX  2: San Francisco’s Marathon Is Good For The City’s Reputation Worldwide

    July 28, 2024

  • Cushman & Wakefield: How To Think About The San Francisco Hotel Market

    July 25, 2024

  • The Points Guy: Take A Look Inside Alaska Airlines' Swanky New Lounge At SFO

    July 24, 2024

  • Forbes: The Jay Hotel Opens In San Francisco With Enticing Design And Location

    July 23, 2024

  • Travel Market Report: 13 California Hotels You Should Know About

    July 22, 2024

  • SF Standard: Free Rave Draws Thousands To Embarcadero. ‘It’s Getting Everybody Pumped’

    July 21, 2024

  • KRON4: Red Panda ‘Mebo’ Arrives At San Francisco Zoo

    July 19, 2024

  • CoStar: Don't Be Afraid To Bet On Cities With Character

    July 19, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Why An S.F. Neighborhood Wine Bar Is Expanding To Market Street

    July 19, 2024

  • KQED: San Francisco Is Ready To Explore A Geary Subway. It Would Be A Massive Undertaking

    July 17, 2024

  • Secret SF: Three San Francisco Restaurants Were Just Added To The MICHELIN Guide

    July 17, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Could SF’s Embarcadero Plaza Become A ‘World Class’ Park? There Are Plans To Make It Happen

    July 17, 2024

  • KRON4: New Food Hall Coming to Presidio Tunnel Tops in SF

    July 16, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: SF’s Surge In Free Arts Events Aims To Combat Narratives, Foster Community

    July 16, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Michelin-Starred Restaurateurs Taking Over Ferry Building Space

    July 16, 2024

  • SF Standard: Civic Center’s Rave Was A Hit. Now Another Show—This One Free—Comes To The Embarcadero

    July 15, 2024

  • The Mercury News Review: ‘Dear San Francisco’ Is A Thrill Ride — And A Lot More

    July 13, 2024

  • SF Standard: Crime In SF Is Now Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

    July 13, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: SailGP Made Waves In San Francisco With Millions At Stake

    July 12, 2024

  • KRON4: Convention Breathes Life Into Downtown SF

    July 9, 2024

  • KRON4: How Much Will The Bay Area Make From Hosting The NFL Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, And FIFA World Cup?

    July 9, 2024

  • SF Business Times: Modern Transformation And New Design Proposal For San Francisco’s Union Square Attracts Premiere Businesses And Tenants

    July 9, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Measure To Lower Some SF Business Taxes Qualifies For November Ballot

    July 9, 2024

  • SF Standard: Why San Francisco’s Recovery Is Tied To Its Struggling Hotel Industry

    July 9, 2024

  • SF Standard: ‘It Beats Being Roasted’: Tourists Flock To SF To Escape Insane Heat

    July 9, 2024

  • SF Business Times: United Airlines Applies To Expand Service From SFO To DCA

    July 8, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: New Mini-Golf Venue And Restaurant Will Soon Open In SF’s Mission District. Here’s A Preview

    July 8, 2024

  • San Francisco Examiner: SF Bars, Nightclubs Now Must Carry Roofie Kits

    July 3, 2024

  • Eater SF: How To Plan The Ultimate San Francisco Staycation

    July 2, 2024

  • Forbes: W San Francisco Partners With Sia Scotch Whisky For ‘What She Said’ Speakers Series

    July 1, 2024

  • SFPUC: Boosts Rebate FOR Commercial Water-Saving Equipment BY 600%

    July 1, 2024

  • Travel Weekly: How Hotels Can Best Help Disabled Travelers

    June 29, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: CA Approves Final High-Speed Rail Link Connecting SF To LA

    June 27, 2024

  • Waymo Blog: Waymo One Is Now Open To Everyone In San Francisco

    June 25, 2024

  • AFAR: America’s Best Cities of 2024

    June 25, 2024

  • AFAR: These 10 Beautiful Hotels Will Give You A Reason To Visit San Francisco

    June 21, 2024

  • SFGATE: The Best Hotels In The Bay Area

    June 20, 2024

  • Patch: Handlery Hotel To “Brighten Up” Union Square With A Summer Of Lights

    June 20, 2024

  • The Points Guy: Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Terminal – And New Lounge - At SFO T1

    June 19, 2024

  • The Bay Area Reporter: Guest Opinion: Queer History Brings New Future To Downtown SF

    June 19, 2024

  • Wall Street Journal: Mist Opportunity: San Francisco Is Wooing Tourists With Chilly Weather

    June 18, 2024

  • KRON4: San Francisco Among World’s Happiest Cities: New Report

    June 17, 2024

  • KRON4: SF Historic Hotel Celebrates Summer With Blooms And Bubbles Tasting

    June 15, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: San Francisco Streets Named Among Most Beautiful In The World In New Ranking

    June 11, 2024

  • Greenberg Traurig: SB 1524 Would Permit California Restaurants To Continue To Use Separate Mandatory Fees/Charges

    June 6, 2024

  • Cordia Energy: Cordia Engages With San Francisco City Loop For Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions

    June 5, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor London Breed Proposes Budget That Expands Public Safety Investments

    May 30, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Surprise SF Rave Will Also Bring Downtown Street Closures, Transit Detours

    May 30, 2024

  • Architect Magazine: The St. Regis San Francisco Pool Renovations

    May 30, 2024

  • Union Square Alliance: Introducing SF LIVE

    May 26, 2024

  • Downtown SF Partnership: Drag Me Downtown

    May 26, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: Huge Crowds Celebrate Carnaval San Francisco

    May 26, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Your Comprehensive Guide To Spending A Summer In San Francisco

    May 26, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: It May Not Be SF’S Oldest Restaurant, But This 60-Year-Old Institution Is Still A Classic

    May 24, 2024

  • KTVU Fox 2: Nintendo Heading To San Francisco's Union Square

    May 24, 2024

  • Historic Hotels Of America: The 2024 Top 25 Best Of Adaptive Reuse List Is Announced

    May 22, 2024

  • ABC7: How $3.4B In Federal Aid Will Help In Effort To Connect Caltrain And High-Speed Rail To SF

    May 20, 2024

  • SF Standard: Bay To Breakers Brings Throngs of Runners To San Francisco

    May 19, 2024

  • Condé Nast Traveler: 21 Best Hotels In San Francisco

    May 16, 2024

  • SF Business Times Guest Opinion: Why SF Needs Business Tax Reform

    May 16, 2024

  • OpenTable: The 12 Most Beautiful San Francisco Restaurants To Visit Right Now

    May 13, 2024

  • CBS News Bay Area: Downtown San Francisco Night Life Recovery Outpacing Daytime Activity Data Shows

    May 13, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: Kimpton Alton Hotel Rolls Out Exciting Spring And Summer Lineup At Fisherman’s Wharf

    May 11, 2024

  • SFGOV: Vacant To Vibrant Expands With New Storefronts

    May 9, 2024

  • Corporate Event News: Go Greener- 4 LEED Platinum Hotels To Consider For Your Next Event

    May 9, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: S.F.’S Japantown Is About To Get A Major Overhaul. Here Are The Changes On Tap

    May 3, 2024

  • Travel + Leisure: The Best Hotels in San Francisco

    May 1, 2024

  • Forbes: 8 Hotels With Gallery-Worthy Art Collections

    May 1, 2024

  • SF Travel: Spring Into Summer- What’s New and Noteworthy in San Francisco

    April 30, 2024

  • LA Times: California’s Population Increased Last Year For First Time Since 2020

    April 30, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor Breed Proposes Bond To Support A Healthy, Vibrant San Francisco

    April 29, 2024

  • NBC Bay Area: SF Mayor Proposes Legislation To Waive Fees For Certain Community Events

    April 28, 2024

  • Travel Awaits: 12 Best Hotels in the Bay Area

    April 25, 2024

  • SF Business Times Exclusive: San Francisco Travel, Trade, Business Groups Form It All Starts Here Coalition

    April 24, 2024

  • MICHELIN Guide: The First MICHELIN Key Hotels in the United States

    April 24, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Offers A Private Solaire Terrasse Experience

    April 23, 2024

  • Forbes: 5 Places To Eat In Downtown San Francisco Now

    April 22, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Is S.F.’S Biggest Mall Seeing A Comeback? Three Empty Spaces Are Now ‘Leased’

    April 19, 2024

  • KRON4: New Bill Proposes Converting Downtown SF’s Office Spaces Into Housing

    April 17, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: SF Zoo’s Giant Pandas- When They Might Come And What’s The Cost

    April 16, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Top Classic San Francisco Restaurants

    April 16, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: This Rotating SF Restaurant Will Be Revolving Again

    April 16, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: SF Reaches Tentative Deal To Give Raises To Workers

    April 15, 2024

  • Forbes: The 13 Best Hotels in San Francisco

    April 12, 2024

  • The Hill: With US Cities Struggling, San Francisco Has Actually Become A Shining Model Of Recovery

    April 11, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Mayor Seeks State’s Aid For Ailing Downtown SF

    April 10, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Huge Food Hall At S.F. Ikea Building Open This Week. Here’s What’s Inside

    April 9, 2024

  • KTLA: San Francisco-To-LA Overnight Train Inches Closer To Reality

    April 9, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Lineup For New Annual Golden Gate Park Concert Revealed

    April 9, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Here’s Why San Francisco Was Crowned America’s Healthiest City In 2024

    April 7, 2024

  • Trip Canvas Powered by AAA Travel: The 9 Best Hotels in San Francisco

    April 2, 2024

  • SF Standard: Boss Bothering You After Hours? That Could Be Illegal Soon In California

    April 1, 2024

  • Washington Examiner: San Francisco Mayor Heads To China To Promote Tourism

    April 1, 2024

  • SF Business Times: Tech-Driven Hospitality: How The Bay Area Is Elevating Guest Experiences — Table Of Experts

    March 29, 2024

  • SF Travel: 2023 Visitor Impact Results And 2024 Forecast

    March 28, 2024

  • SF Business Times Real Estate Deals: The Jay, San Francisco’s Rebranded And Renovated Downtown Hotel

    March 28, 2024

  • SF Business Times: SFO Nonstop To Popular Asian Destination Is Making A Comeback

    March 27, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Rainbow Gay Pride flag in Castro could become a landmark

    March 26, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Historic Palace Hotel GM 'One Of The Leaders' Of SF Hospitality Industry

    March 24, 2024

  • SFGATE: San Francisco Approves 8 New Permits For Live Event Venues

    March 23, 2024

  • Haute Living SF: A Love Letter To San Francisco- The Jay Hotel

    March 22, 2024

  • SF Business Times Guest Opinion: Union Square Is Worth Fighting For

    March 21, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor Breed Proposes Extending Stay Of Skystar Wheel At Fisherman's Wharf

    March 19, 2024

  • Travel + Leisure Asia: 10 Best Cocktail Cities In America, According To Bartenders

    March 17, 2024

  • GGRA: SF Restaurant Week Returns April 5-14, 2024

    March 15, 2024

  • SF PORT: SF Port & Partners Seek Community Input On Draft Plan For Sea Level Rise

    March 15, 2024

  • SF Standard: California’s Exodus Continues, But San Francisco Is Growing Again

    March 14, 2024

  • EATER SF: IKEA Is Betting Big On Downtown San Francisco With Five Bay Area Restaurants

    March 14, 2024

  • Travel And Tour World: Top Business Travel Destinations Of 2023

    March 14, 2024

  • Morningstar: Fifty Grande Recognizes 50 Hotels In Its First 'Greatest Hotels Ever' Awards

    March 14, 2024

  • Forbes: This San Francisco Hotel Focuses On Sustainability, Natural Design And A Great Patio

    March 14, 2024

  • EATER SF: Here Are The Bay Area’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings Of Spring 2024

    March 12, 2024

  • AHLA Study: Hotel Industry Surpasses National Growth, Offers Abundant Career Opportunities

    March 10, 2024

  • ABC7: Tulip Day 2024 Festival Brings Hope For San Francisco Union Square's Economic Recovery

    March 9, 2024

  • BusinessWire: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces The 12th Annual Pebby Award Winners

    March 8, 2024

  • SFGOV: Mayor London Breed Delivers State Of The City Address

    March 7, 2024

  • SF Elections: San Francisco Public Safety Measures Endorsed By Hotel Council Win Big On Election Day

    March 5, 2024

  • Wallpaper: The Jay Hotel Pays Homage To John Portman’s San Francisco

    March 4, 2024

  • SF Standard: Night Markets Return In Chinatown, Downtown And Sunset

    March 2, 2024

  • SF Standard: Macy’s Closure Can’t Be Reduced To Twitter Takes. It’s Part Of A Long Retail Decline

    March 1, 2024

  • LA Times Column: They Say San Francisco Is Coming Back As A Tech Hub, But It Never Really Left

    February 29, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: S.F.’S Biggest Mall Gets A New Name And New Strategy

    February 29, 2024

  • KTVU FOX 2: Macy’s Closing What’s Next For San Francisco’s Union Square

    February 28, 2024

  • Travel Age West: Review Of Palace Hotel In San Francisco

    February 27, 2024

  • SFGATE: Fancy San Francisco Hotels Haven't Been This Cheap To Book In Years

    February 25, 2024

  • SF Examiner: Residents Push For Demolition Of Central Freeway In San Francisco

    February 22, 2024

  • SF Chronicle: Staffing Startup Agrees To Reclassify Workers As Employees Under Settlement

    February 22, 2024

  • East Bay Times: California’s Junk Fee Ban Kicks In This July. Are Hotels Ready?

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    February 20, 2024

  • CA SENATE: Senator Wiener Introduces Bill To Revitalize Downtown San Francisco

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  • SF Standard: There’s A Return-To-Office Renaissance In San Francisco

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  • New York Times: San Francisco Dedicates A Cable Car To Tony Bennett

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  • Visit CA: 2024 Poppy Award Winners Include San Francisco Hotels

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  • Forbes Travel Guide: 2024 Star Award Winners Include Iconic San Francisco Hotels

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  • SFMTA: Muni Reports 25% Increase In Ridership In 2023

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  • Eater SF: A Stunning New Starlite Is Born

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    January 18, 2024

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    January 11, 2024

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  • NBC Bay Area: SF Mayor London Breed Kicks Off Campaign For Several Ballot Measures

    January 6, 2024

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    January 3, 2024

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  • Michelin Guide: Our Favorite Hotel Restorations From the Past Year

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    December 20, 2023

  • Travel + Leisure: Alaska Airlines To Launch California-To-Toronto Service Next Year

    December 15, 2023

  • SF Examiner: SF Just Made It Easier For Bars, Restaurants To Show Live Music

    December 13, 2023

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    December 13, 2023

  • NBC Bay Area: Michelin Guide Adds 3 San Francisco Restaurants To Its 2023 List

    December 12, 2023

  • SF Examiner: The State Of Union Square: San Francisco's Retail Heart At A Crossroads

    December 10, 2023

  • SF Business Times: Clif Clark, Area General Manager, Westin St. Francis on Union Square talks hotels and San Francisco

    November 27, 2023

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    November 21, 2023

  • KTVU Fox 2: San Francisco Leaders Want The Changes Made For APEC To Be Permanent

    November 17, 2023

  • SF Business Times Viewpoint: How APEC's High-Level Visitors Can Help Dispel S.F.'S 'Doom Loop' Narrative

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  • BBC Travel: Experience San Francisco's Six-Best Architectural Gems

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  • NBC Bay Area: San Francisco's Union Square Gears Up For APEC

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  • NBC Bay Area: SFO International Travel Reaches 97% Of Pre-Pandemic Numbers

    November 7, 2023

  • KRON4: Mayor Breed, Marc Benioff Announce Dreamforce 2024 Will Be Held In SF

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    November 6, 2023

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    November 2, 2023

  • CBS Bay Area: Return Of Regular Flights From China Signals A Major Boost For San Francisco Tourism

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  • The Washington Post Opinion: America’s Big-Tech Cities Are Thriving, Not Dying

    October 25, 2023

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    October 20, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: San Francisco’s Downtown Recovery Twice As Strong As Previously Reported

    October 18, 2023

  • SF Examiner: Why BART Officials Are Optimistic About Latest Ridership Trends

    October 17, 2023

  • SF Business Times Survey: San Francisco Businesses Cautiously Optimistic, Focused On Efficiency And Profitability

    October 16, 2023

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    October 12, 2023

  • Hotel Management: Luma Hotel San Francisco Adds Two New Delivery Robots

    October 12, 2023

  • Mondaq United States: Hearts Are Still In San Francisco—The Bay Area's Case For A Comeback

    October 10, 2023

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  • Costar: US Hotel Industry Sells Near-Peak Number Of Rooms In September

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  • Hospitality Design: San Francisco’s Beacon Grand Reveals New Suites

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  • The Travel: Hotel Zetta San Francisco Is One Of The Best Hotels To Book In The United States For Digital Nomads

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  • SF Standard: John’s Grill In San Francisco Has A 115-Year History Worthy Of A Noir Film

    October 4, 2023

  • Condé Nast Traveler: Top 12 Hotels In San Francisco: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

    October 3, 2023

  • Anna Marie Presutti Named To Hotel Management Magazine's 2023 Influential Women In Hospitality List

    October 1, 2023

  • CoStar: The Case for San Francisco's Hospitality Market

    September 28, 2023

  • SFGATE: Dreamforce Attendees Defend San Francisco: ‘Not Like What They Heard On The News’

    September 21, 2023

  • Chase Center: Sheena Way Named To San Francisco Business Times’ 2023 Most Influential Women In Bay Area Business List

    September 6, 2023

  • Abc7: Sf Partners With Renowned Chef Tyler Florence To Open 2 Cafes In Union Square

    September 4, 2023

  • Eatersf: A Casual New Restaurant Starts Slinging Smash Burgers And Shakes Near Union Square

    September 1, 2023

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    August 29, 2023

  • SF Standard: San Francisco Hotels, Venues Prep for APEC Summit: ‘We Cannot Blow It’

    August 29, 2023

  • SF Business Times: Owner To Rebrand, Reopen Four Hotels In Downtown San Francisco

    August 24, 2023

  • Press Release: San Francisco Travel Association Forecasts Lodging Gains In 2023

    August 23, 2023

  • Mayor's Update: San Francisco Marks Progress On Downtown Revitalization

    August 22, 2023

  • SF Examiner: SF's Hotel And Tourism Industries Are Expected To Grow In 2023

    August 19, 2023

  • NBC Bay Area: Real Estate Developer Bets Big On San Francisco's Downtown

    August 17, 2023

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    August 11, 2023

  • SF Business Times: San Francisco Fares Surprisingly Well In Study Of Office Workers Returning To Their Offices

    August 8, 2023

  • Forbes: The Spirit Of San Francisco Is On The Menu At John’s Grill

    August 2, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: After $221 Million Sale, This Downtown S.F. Hotel Will Be The Only New Opening Of 2023

    August 2, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: Downtown S.F. Is In The Middle Of A Bar Boom

    July 24, 2023

  • Businessworld: United Airlines Readies Direct Manila-San Francisco Flights

    July 20, 2023

  • SF Business Times: Alaska Airlines Debuts SFO Nonstop To Popular Airport In Southern California

    July 20, 2023

  • Forbes: A Dreamy San Francisco Staycation

    July 18, 2023

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    July 14, 2023

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    July 11, 2023

  • CBS Bay Area: Free Saturday Concerts In S.F. Union Square Draw Families Downtown

    July 8, 2023

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    Jul 6, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: Why S.F.’S ‘Doom Loop’ Fears Are ‘Premature,’ According To City Economist

    July 6, 2023

  • SFGATE: This Family-Owned Hotel Has Gone From Drive-By Stop To 65-Year-Old Castro Mainstay

    June 30, 2023

  • CA Office Of The Governor: Governor Newsom Signs Budget Deal Providing $5.1 Billion For Local Transportation

    June 30, 2023

  • SFGATE: ‘The News Skews Your Impression’: Golden Gate Bridge Tourists Discuss SF City Conditions

    June 16, 2023

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  • PR Newswire: San Francisco Travel Association Launches $6 Million Tourism Campaign

    May 30, 2023

  • ABC7: These Are The Businesses Thriving In SF's Union Square

    May 24, 2023

  • KTVU2: Gov. Newsom Gathers SF Leaders To Address Fentanyl Crisis, Downtown Revitalization

    May 24, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: NFL ‘Thrilled’ For 49ers, Levi’s To Host Super Bowl 60

    May 22, 2023

  • La Oferta: The 18th Annual Hotel Heroes Awards Celebration In San Francisco

    May 4, 2023

  • SF Examiner: SF Travel Spending Surges Closer To Pre-Pandemic Highs, Report Finds

    May 4, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: California Tourism Is Roaring Back — And Spending Could Reach Historic Highs

    May 4, 2023

  • Visit CA: Economic Impact Of Travel In California 2013-2022

    May 4, 2023

  • KRON4: Warriors Victory Brings Economic Boom To City

    May 1, 2023

  • Michelin Guide: San Francisco Leads The Way In Sustainable Hospitality

    April 10, 2023

  • Post News Group: Hotel Industry To Hire 1,200 Employees In Hopes Of A Busy Tourism Season

    April 2, 2023

  • KTVU: San Francisco Hotels Anticipate Hiring Boom

    March 29, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: SF Hotels Are Filling Up Again And Looking For Workers As Tourism Rebounds

    March 28, 2023

  • SFGATE: San Francisco Leads The Nation In Sustainable Tourism; Let’s Capitalize On It

    February 20, 2023

  • SF Examiner: San Francisco’s Convention Business Is Roaring Back To Life

    February 17, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: Here’s How Much S.F. Spent On Police In Union Square Over Holidays To Lure Shoppers Downtown

    January 17, 2023

  • Hospitality Net: Clif Clark has been appointed General Manager Area General Manager of San Francisco at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

    January 13, 2023

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    January 8, 2023

  • SF Chronicle: Shoppers Crowd Union Square Amid Comeback For S.F. Retail Magnet

    December 17, 2022

  • KRON4: SFFD Toy Program Collects Record-Breaking Donations

    December 2, 2022

  • SF Standard: San Francisco’s Downtown Looks To Revamp Its Image This Holiday Season

    November 23, 2022

  • KRON4: 1st Holiday Village Coming To San Francisco’s Union Square

    November 18, 2022

  • ABC7: Tourists From Asian Countries Return To San Francisco As COVID Travel Restrictions Loosen

    November 17, 2022

  • WSJ: Why SFO Is WSJ’s Best Airport of 2022

    November 17, 2022

  • SFGATE: It’s Time To Double Down On Tourism To Save San Francisco

    November 14, 2022

  • SFGATE: Airbnbs Doubled Since 2020, Hitting This Calif. City The Hardest

    October 27, 2022

  • Union Square Alliance: Macy's CEO Chats With Mad Money About The Company’s Presence In Union Square San Francisco

    October 12, 2022

  • SFGATE: Data On Dreamforce Suggests SF Tourism Is On The Rebound

    October 6, 2022

  • SF Business Times: New Hotel Data Shows How Dreamforce Was — And Wasn't — Like 2019

    October 3, 2022

  • KTVU2: City Abuzz For Dreamforce 2022, In Hope Of San Francisco Economic Boost

    September 19, 2022

  • SFGATE: Hopes Of Reviving SF Tourism Hinge On Dreamforce

    September 19, 2022

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    September 14, 2022

  • CBS Bay Area: Queen Elizabeth Mourned, Celebrated Across San Francisco

    September 8, 2022

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    July 14, 2022

  • TIME: The World's Greatest Places of 2022

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  • SF Chronicle: Mayor Breed Reaches S.F. Budget Deal With Supervisors That Keeps Police Hiring Plans, Boosts Affordable Housing

    June 28, 2022

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