San Francisco sees 9% rise in UK visitors
The UK is San Francisco’s number one market with a 9% increase in visitors last year compared to 2010.
Overall tourism figures were 10% higher in 2011 than 2010 and 30% higher than 2009.
"The continued growth in the overseas market is a positive sign that our economy is improving and that San Francisco continues to be a desirable destination for both business and leisure travelers," said Joe D’Alessandro, San Francisco Travel president and CEO.
Until July 23, 2012, the Visitor Information Center will be temporarily located on the lower level of the Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St, San Francisco.
The permanent location near the Powell Street cable car turnaround at 900 Market St. in Hallidie Plaza, lower level, is being extensively remodeled.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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