Annual Report 2023-2024
Explore our key achievements and discover how we are working together to put our community first
Over the past year, we have made significant strides in advocating for our members and the broader hospitality community.
Our efforts have focused on tax reform, public safety, community engagement, and strengthening partnerships. As a non-profit membership-based organization, we remain dedicated to fostering growth, prosperity, and the long-term success of the hotel industry in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
Thank you for participating in our
EVENTS
Collaboration | Connection | Community
Our annual signature events were pivotal in fostering community, recognizing excellence, and driving industry growth.
We heard inspiring stories from some of the most accomplished women athletes in the world.
We raised over $11k for scholarship recipients of the CHLA Hospitality Foundation.
Through generous toy donations, we brightened the holidays for children in need.
We celebrated the dedicated hospitality professionals whose exceptional hard work and commitment elevate our industry to new heights.
Thank you to our sponsors and participants that made these events possible.
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8th Annual Women in Leadership Forum
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Hospitality Hero Awards
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Holiday Luncheon
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29th Annual Golf Tournament
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Visitor Impact Summit
Thank you for supporting our
ADVOCACY
Our advocacy efforts in our 2023-2024 fiscal year were instrumental in achieving significant milestones in tax reform and public safety, strengthening our industry's foundation for growth and security.
Tax Reform | Public Safety | Partnerships
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Tax Reduction Efforts: Advocated for a significant tax reduction measure, potentially saving the hotel industry up to $8M annually. Successfully opposed Prop B, which would have increased taxes for our members.
Public Safety Advocacy: Supported the passage of Propositions E and F, enhancing public safety measures and substance dependence screening for city public assistance recipients.
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Through our Security Committee Expansion, we strengthened partnerships with the SFPD, leading to numerous arrests and prosecutions, effectively deterring criminal activity in hotels. We also submitted an amicus brief in the Grants Pass v. Johnson Case to the US Supreme Court, advocating for safer and cleaner streets.
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Event Support: Prepared and provided resources for major events like APEC, Dreamforce, and the JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference.
Community Collaboration: Partnered with local organizations to promote San Francisco as a premier destination for tourism and business.
Civic Engagement: Distributed over 75 window signs and video content from It All Starts Here SF to boost civic pride.
In the News
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SF Examiner: Measure To Lower Some SF Business Taxes Qualifies For November Ballot
July 9, 2024
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SF Standard: Why San Francisco’s Recovery Is Tied To Its Struggling Hotel Industry
July 9, 2024
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Wall Street Journal: Mist Opportunity: San Francisco Is Wooing Tourists With Chilly Weather
June 18, 2024
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SF Business Times Guest Opinion: Why SF Needs Business Tax Reform
May 16, 2024
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SF Business Times Exclusive: San Francisco Travel, Trade, Business Groups Form It All Starts Here Coalition
April 24, 2024
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The Hill: With US Cities Struggling, San Francisco Has Actually Become A Shining Model Of Recovery
April 11, 2024
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SF Business Times: Tech-Driven Hospitality: How The Bay Area Is Elevating Guest Experiences — Table Of Experts
March 29, 2024
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SF Elections: San Francisco Public Safety Measures Endorsed By Hotel Council Win Big On Election Day
March 5, 2024
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SFGATE: Fancy San Francisco Hotels Haven't Been This Cheap To Book In Years
February 25, 2024
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SF Examiner: The State Of Union Square: San Francisco's Retail Heart At A Crossroads
December 10, 2023
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KTVU Fox 2: San Francisco Leaders Want The Changes Made For APEC To Be Permanent
November 17, 2023
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SF Business Times Viewpoint: How APEC's High-Level Visitors Can Help Dispel S.F.'S 'Doom Loop' Narrative
November 14, 2023
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NBC Bay Area: San Francisco's Union Square Gears Up For APEC
November 10, 2023
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SF Standard: San Francisco Hotels, Venues Prep for APEC Summit: ‘We Cannot Blow It’
August 29, 2023
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![Alex Bastian, Hotel Council of SF CEO, discusses common sense reforms around investments in public safety and tax reform to let businesses thrive with CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.]()
CNBC: Hotel Council Of San Francisco CEO Is Optimistic The City Can Make A Comeback
June 8, 2023
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SF Chronicle: Why I Couldn’t Quit San Francisco — And You Shouldn’t Either
June 7, 2023
Thank you for supporting our community
ENGAGEMENT
We demonstrated our commitment to community engagement through a variety of impactful initiatives, including educational seminars, workforce development programs, and charitable contributions.
Education | Workforce | Giving Back
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Organized quarterly membership calls and seminars, such as the Visitor Impact Summit and Security Webinar, offering valuable insights to members.
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Job Fair Success: Collaborated with OEWD for the 3rd Annual Hospitality and Small Business Job Fair, attracting nearly 1,000 job seekers.
Transit Support: Secured over $600k in free public transit for hospitality workers through a partnership with BART.
Empowering Leaders: Hosted signature events like the Allied Member Showcase and Women in Leadership Forum, providing networking and growth opportunities.
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Raised over $11k for the CHLA Hospitality Foundation, organized a toy drive for children in need through the SF Firefighters Toy Program, and promoted a relief campaign for the Maui Wildfire.
THANK YOU
for a fantastic 2023-2024
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