Hotel Council of San Francisco

Join us on December 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at The St. Regis San Francisco for the Hotel Council's Annual Holiday Luncheon & Toy Drive, presented by Alaska Airlines. Enjoy an afternoon of networking, entertainment, and philanthropy as we kick off the holiday season together! Don't miss early bird pricing for members, available until November 4th: https://lnkd.in/g_QXFvdn

Congratulations to our Board Member Angie Clifton and the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel!

Please join us in welcoming our new Allied Member, eTip! ? eTip is a leading digital tipping platform designed specifically for the hospitality industry. Their secure, fully compliant solution streamlines tip distribution, boosting employee wages and enhancing retention. With real-time, on-demand tip disbursements through Visa, employees receive immediate access to their earnings, improving morale and financial satisfaction. Endorsed by global brands, eTip helps employers simplify operations, optimize tipping practices, and ensure transparency. Embrace the future of tipping with eTip, a trusted partner dedicated to excellence and workforce empowerment. Read more here: https://etip.io/

Last Chance: Early bird pricing for the Hotel Council's Annual Holiday Luncheon & Toy Drive, presented by Alaska Airlines, ends TONIGHT! Join us on Dec. 13 at the The St. Regis San Francisco to celebrate the season, honor Ivar Satero, and support the SF Firefighters Toy Program. Don’t miss your chance to save – register today: https://lnkd.in/gWRHXcrK ?? : HeadShots Inc

Today, we celebrate a tremendous victory for San Francisco’s future—a result of collaboration, unity, and putting our city first. #PropM Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGd6yJah

Let’s make our voices count for a better San Francisco! ??? The Hotel Council of San Francisco has endorsed these important ballot measures that support our industry, our employees, and our community: ? Yes on Prop M: Revise business taxes to bring essential tax relief to hotels, restaurants, small businesses, and major employers. We’ve invested $40,000 to support this measure for a stronger local economy. ? Yes on Prop B: Fund community health and medical facilities to tackle public safety and homelessness issues, with a $5,000 contribution. ? Yes on Prop F: Support adequate police staffing levels to enhance safety for our guests and employees, backed by a $5,000 contribution. ?? No on Prop L: Reject additional business taxes on transportation network companies, which could harm tourism and hospitality. Your vote impacts our community, industry, and city’s future. Be sure to cast your ballot tomorrow!

A heartfelt thank you to our attendees, volunteers, committee members, and especially our sponsors for making our 30th Annual Golf Tournament a memorable and fun day! Gold Hole Sponsors ? Build Group, Inc ? BXP, Inc. ? Cordia ? Encore ? Holbrook House & The Conservatory at One Sansome ? Recology ? Waymo Silver Sponsors ? BiRite Foodservice Distributors - Breakfast Sponsor ? Biagini Waste Reduction Systems - Reception Sponsor Contest Sponsors ? Ace Parking - Putting Contest Sponsor ? BMW - Hole in One Sponsor ? Handlery Union Square Hotel - Spin the Wheel Sponsor Beverage Sponsors ? CW Intercept Wines ? Cutwater ? Edrington ? THE HENDRICK'S GIN DISTILLERY LIMITED ? High Noon ? KOKORO Spirits ? SF Unique Venue Alliance - Mimosa Bar Sponsor Snack Sponsor ? Torn Ranch Your support made this day truly special. We look forward to seeing you all at the next one!

Only two weeks to go until our exciting discussion on #SanFrancisco’s #PublicRelations landscape! Join us on Wednesday, October 23, at Mechanics' Institute for an engaging evening of #networking with fellow #PR professionals. Our powerhouse panel will explore the critical challenges and opportunities that are shaping the future of our city’s hospitality industry. We can’t wait to see you there! Sign up via the link below. https://lnkd.in/g2tSpFnN #SF #ThisIsSanFrancisco #ThisIsSF #Network #Communications #Marketing #MarComm Molly A. Walker Sally Haims Brenda Kahn Warner Johnston 5 Borough Communications Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez Lori Lincoln San Francisco Travel Association Julie Zigoris Alex Bastian

???♂?? Just a couple spots left before we SELL OUT! Don’t miss your last chance to grab your foursome for our upcoming golf tournament at Presidio Golf Course on Monday, October 14th. Register here: bit.ly/HCSFGOLF

Thank you to everyone who attended our sold-out Visitor Impact Summit 2024 at the W San Francisco! ?? We extend our deepest gratitude to our presenting sponsor, Expedia Group, and event sponsors: W San Francisco, Encore, Entire Productions Inc., Miles Partnership and HeadShots Inc for making this event possible. This year’s summit featured expert insights on national hotel performance, San Francisco’s 2025 tourism forecast, and plans to revitalize iconic destinations like Fisherman’s Wharf. Attendees also heard valuable updates on SFO flight trends, street-level policies, and strategies to support downtown revitalization. The keynote conversation was hosted by Alex Bastian with Bob Fisher, a longtime San Francisco resident, co-founder of the Pisces Foundation, and former President, CEO, and Chairman of Gap Inc. Bob shared his deep-rooted connection to the city and why, despite recent challenges, he firmly believes that San Francisco remains a strong and promising investment for businesses and investors alike. His vision for the city’s future is one of bold investments and long-term potential. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers: Emmy Hise, Brett Allor, Melissa Tytko Andretta, Ryan Rhoadarmer, Seth Hamalian, Chris McGarry, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Chief Bill Scott, Cassandra Costello, Sarah Dennis Philips, Anna Marie Presutti, and Karina Herold. Special thanks to San Francisco Travel Association for partnering with us on this informative event. #VisitorImpactSummit2024 #SanFrancisco #TourismIndustry #Collaboration #ThankYou