Articles tagged “san francisco”

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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