Articles tagged “san francisco”

Tourism

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Airlines

FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

The FAA will be reviewing United’s work processes, manuals and procedures after a string of safety incidents the carrier experienced in March.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

Tourism

California to Launch New Tourism Campaign: First Look at ‘The Ultimate Playground’

California's reputation as an ideal tourism spot was dinged during the pandemic. The state is trying to remind travelers that it's still a fun destination.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

California to Launch New Tourism Campaign: First Look at ‘The Ultimate Playground’

Tourism

San Francisco’s New Tourism Chief Fights ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative

San Francisco has been somewhat of a poster child for urban decay. The city's new tourism chief has a lot of work to do to change that image.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

San Francisco’s New Tourism Chief Fights ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative

News Blog

U.S. Sees India Surge to its Second Top Traveler Market

India was the U.S.' s second top market for travelers outside of North America between April and June, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's data released Monday. Over 500,000 Indian travelers came to the America in the those three months, up from 392,000 and 498,000 for the same period in 2022 and pre-pandemic…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: India Pushes Cleanliness Standards for Tourism Businesses

While 'cleanliness is next to godliness' may not consistently reflect India's outlook, the nation is recognizing its importance to attract both domestic and international tourists. Initiatives such as the rating framework hold significant value in evaluating and enhancing the cleanliness standards of tourism establishments.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Skift India Report: India Pushes Cleanliness Standards for Tourism Businesses

Skift Meetings

San Francisco Tourism Boss Has a Rebuilding Job on His Hands

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.

6 months ago
San Francisco Tourism Boss Has a Rebuilding Job on His Hands

Tourism

Skift India Report: Inbound Travel Gets G20 and Cricket World Cup Push

India's inbound tourism falls significantly short of its potential, but the G20 and Cricket World Cup may help nudge it closer to the 10-million mark.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

Skift India Report: Inbound Travel Gets G20 and Cricket World Cup Push

Daily Lodging Report

San Francisco Hotels May Defy the Pessimists in 2024

Truist reported on its visit to San Francisco for the Visit Impact Summit. The good news is that the fall 2023 events are showing improvement. The bad news is that the 2024 convention pace so far remains soft.

8 months ago

Tourism

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

City leaders need to develop a new vision for their downtowns— one that relies less on the old 5 day 9-5 work model.

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz