Articles tagged “san francisco”

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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 | 2 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 | 2 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.

2 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 | 3 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.

3 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 | 4 months ago

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

Hotels

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing

Tourism

San Francisco’s Struggling Downtown Is Hurting Tourism Rebound

What makes San Francisco such a great destination seems to reside more outside of its downtown area.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

San Francisco’s Struggling Downtown Is Hurting Tourism Rebound

Tourism

U.S. to Start ‘Road Show’ to Attract Chinese Tourists but Flight Limits Remain

U.S. tourism marketing officials are hoping that air service to China — a vital tourism market — improves later this year.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

U.S. to Start ‘Road Show’ to Attract Chinese Tourists but Flight Limits Remain

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IDEAS: San Francisco International Airport Embraces Pride with Themed Experiences

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has revealed the itinerary for the latest instalment of its 'SFO Celebrates' program, which aims to bring San Francisco’s neighborhoods and cultural events to airport guests. Credit: San Francisco International Airport The Pride Series will feature live entertainment in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 to showcase the talent and creativity of…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago