Electronic Press Kit

The following press releases provide journalists with a wide range of topics, yet represent just a sample of the background feature releases available from the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau's Public Relations Department. To request a full press kit or additional assistance, contact the Public Relations Department.

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05.09.08 Suspected “Stomach Flu” Cases Bring About Precautionary Efforts
05.06.08 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to accompany tourism officials on sales mission to Chicago and Washington, D.C., May 14-15
04.24.08 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau launches new “Taste” micro-site and blog for foodies
04.10.08 San Francisco CityPass is the ticket to ride with new ways to tour the City
03.26.08 The Art of Summer
03.20.08 San Francisco: You’re Soaking in It
03.11.08 Green Thumbs Up in San Francisco
03.06.08 Carpe Diem: Spring Forward in San Francisco
03.04.08 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons FAQ
02.29.08 San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival: Annual Tradition Has Roots in Ancient Japan
02.15.08 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) Foundation Presents 2008 Northern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference
01.23.08 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) Travels to China
01.15.08 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches “Beyond San Francisco” Web Site
01.15.08 San Francisco Announces Representation in South Korea
12.24.07 "Out" Woman Chefs Take Their Place in San Francisco’s Top Kitchens
12.21.07 San Francisco Neighborhoods Claim Their Cocktails
12.19.07 China/U.S. “Approved Destination Status” FAQ
12.18.07 Reservations Now Being accepted to Dine About Town San Francisco
12.10.07 Food With A View – Breathtaking Encounters of the San Francisco Kind
12.05.07 Dine About Town San Francisco 2008 Fact Sheet
11.19.07 The Countdown to Dine About Town San Francisco Begins
11.14.07 Holidays … Only in San Francisco
11.13.07 Holidays … Only in San Francisco
10.29.07 Diverse San Francisco -- Jewish American Heritage
10.26.07 Planning the Holiday Outing or Office Party?
10.17.07 San Francisco Scores Highest in the United States in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards
10.15.07 Traditional or Non-Traditional? Either Way Come To San Francisco for the Holidays
10.10.07 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) and The City of San Francisco Announce San Francisco’s Participation in Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
10.08.07 San Francisco Past Midnight: Entertainment After Hours
09.28.07 First Weekend in October: San Francisco Fall Event Bonanza
09.20.07 Recent Honors And Awards To San Francisco
09.17.07 Treats and Tricks by San Francisco Bay: Halloween Fun and Harvest Festivals
09.12.07 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and Southwest Airlines Announce Marketing Partnership
09.07.07 San Francisco’s Animal Magnetism Draws New Breed of Guests to Hotels
09.07.07 San Francisco Audio Tours Give Visitors Freedom of Information
09.04.07 San Francisco Features Homes of All Types
08.23.07 Facts about the Labor Day Weekend 2007 Full Bay Bridge Closure
08.20.07 American Dental FAQ
08.17.07 San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau Adopts New .Travel Email Domain
08.16.07 Access San Francisco: New, Free Guide for Travelers with Disabilities Available
08.13.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau 2006-2007 Year-end Highlights
08.06.07 Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3, in San Francisco
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: Food Firsts and Facts
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: New SFO Air Service
07.31.07 San Francisco Hotel Updates and Upgrades:
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: Green Initiatives and News
07.17.07 Free Visitors Planning Guide Available From San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
07.03.07 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and SFO Partner in India Representation Office
06.28.07 Recent and Coming Attractions in San Francisco
06.27.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Reaches a "Turning Point" at 97th Annual Luncheon
06.27.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases 2006 Tourism Figures
06.27.07 San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau Presents Silver Cable Car Award to Carole Shorenstein Hays
06.27.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Appoints 2007-2008 Board of Directors
06.22.07 Summer in The City: San Francisco’s Free Concert and Film Series
06.21.07 Fourth of July in San Francisco
06.08.07 San Francisco Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love
06.05.07 San Francisco on the Front Burner of Culinary Adventures
05.28.07 What’s New in San Francisco -- June LGBT
05.25.07 Californians: Cruise Into San Francisco for the “Summer of Love”
05.04.07 "Pride Not Prejudice" Theme of San Francisco’s June LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration
05.03.07 SFCVB Unveils New Gay/Lesbian Marketing Campaign
04.20.07 May is Magnifico! in San Francisco: Cinco de Mayo Features Historic Soccer Match and Carnaval Adds to Memorial Day Fun
04.11.07 Emerald Bowl’s Record Attendance Heated Up a Cool San Francisco
04.05.07 What’s New in San Francisco -- LGBT
03.21.07 San Francisco Mecca for the Mouth
02.22.07 America’s Reputation Abroad Focus of San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Industry Outlook Conference
02.22.07 Seven Coming Up in 2007 in San Francisco
02.22.07 San Francisco Values Endure the Test of Time
02.08.07 Celebrating Black History Month In San Francisco
11.28.06 Tools for Reunions, Class Trips and Weddings Available Free from SFCVB
10.24.06 San Francisco Wins Top City in U.S. Award
09.09.04 Museums Found Only in San Francisco
Classic San Francisco Stories

04.21.77 San Francisco’s Culinary Influences
05.07.08 Nob Hill -- A Touch of Class
05.07.08 San Francisco Maritime History: Square-Rigged Embarks to the Barbary Coast
05.07.08 Grant Avenue -- street of four faces
04.30.08 The Golden Gate Bridge-- A lovely way to cross an ocean
04.30.08 San Francisco’s glass elevators: A free soaring tour of the City
04.30.08 Muni Passports help visitors run amok
04.30.08 San Francisco’s downtown open spaces
04.29.08 Hikers in San Francisco bid happy trails to the urban jungle
04.29.08 San Francisco is as famous for its restaurants and food trends as it is for its Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars.
04.28.08 San Francisco Food Firsts
04.24.08 Fisherman’s Wharf: Sightseeing among the crab pots
04.24.08 Diverse San Francisco: African American heritage
04.24.08 10 things not to miss in San Francisco
04.24.08 East meets west: San Francisco’s Asian Persuasions
04.24.08 Only in San Francisco: food firsts and facts
04.22.08 Trend-setting Dining a la San Francisco
04.21.08 San Francisco’s “Cow Hollow” Neighborhood -- From Barns to Boutiques
04.21.08 Touring San Francisco Cathedrals: An Enlightening Experience
04.07.08 The San Francisco Bay Area’s Budding Yellowstone
04.07.08 San Francisco Bay Bridges -- The Next Best Thing to Driving on Water
04.07.08 San Francisco’s Beloved Cable Cars
03.24.08 San Francisco’s Arts Scene Draws Visitors’ Applause
03.24.08 San Francisco – A Most Uncommon Place
03.24.08 Breaking A Sweat in San Francisco -- Where to Get Your Heart Rate Up
03.24.08 Spin City --San Francisco’s Historic Carousels
03.21.08 10 (If Not More) Free Things for Families to Do in San Francisco
03.19.08 San Francisco – A Most Uncommon Place
03.19.08 Ellis Island of the West: San Francisco’s Island of the Immortals
03.19.08 Anchors Away in San Francisco
02.11.08 A Brief History of the Rainbow Flag
12.21.07 San Francisco Neighborhoods Claim Their Cocktails
10.29.07 Diverse San Francisco -- Jewish American Heritage
09.07.07 San Francisco in 50, 100 and 250 words
09.04.07 San Francisco Features Homes of All Types
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: Food Firsts and Facts
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: Green Initiatives and News
06.29.07 San Francisco Fact Sheet - Tourism Statistics, Visitor Profile and Population
03.24.07 The 49 Mile Scenic Drive-- A Brief History
03.15.04 Maritime History - The Gold Rush
03.15.04 San Francisco Quotables
1906 Earthquake and Fire Centennial

01.18.06 1906 Earthquake and Fire- An overview
Diverse San Francisco

04.24.08 Diverse San Francisco: African American heritage
03.20.08 San Francisco: You’re Soaking in It
02.11.08 A Brief History of the Rainbow Flag
12.24.07 "Out" Woman Chefs Take Their Place in San Francisco’s Top Kitchens
10.29.07 Diverse San Francisco -- Jewish American Heritage
09.19.07 What’s New in San Francisco -- October -December LGBT
08.16.07 Access San Francisco: New, Free Guide for Travelers with Disabilities Available
07.02.07 Diverse San Francisco: Chinese American Heritage
05.28.07 What’s New in San Francisco -- June LGBT
05.04.07 "Pride Not Prejudice" Theme of San Francisco’s June LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration
05.03.07 SFCVB Unveils New Gay/Lesbian Marketing Campaign
04.20.07 May is Magnifico! in San Francisco: Cinco de Mayo Features Historic Soccer Match and Carnaval Adds to Memorial Day Fun
04.05.07 What’s New in San Francisco -- LGBT
02.08.07 Celebrating Black History Month In San Francisco
12.14.06 GLBT Travelers Rank San Francisco As Top “Gay-Friendly” Destination
07.25.06 GLBT Heritage in San Francisco
01.24.05 William Leidesdorff- Forgotten Pioneer Rediscovered
07.26.04 Gay and Lesbian Special Events Keep San Francisco Celebrating All Year, Part 2
07.08.04 Exploring the Gay Beaches and Alleys of Northern California
Events & Information

11.19.07 The Countdown to Dine About Town San Francisco Begins
11.14.07 Holidays … Only in San Francisco
11.13.07 Holidays … Only in San Francisco
06.28.07 Recent and Coming Attractions in San Francisco
06.22.07 Summer in The City: San Francisco’s Free Concert and Film Series
06.21.07 Fourth of July in San Francisco
06.08.07 San Francisco Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love
News & Programs for Convention Planners

05.09.08 Suspected “Stomach Flu” Cases Bring About Precautionary Efforts
10.26.07 One-Stop Resource for Planning: 2008 San Francisco Meeting and Event Planner’s Guide
09.26.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Convention Division Staffing
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: New SFO Air Service
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: Green Initiatives and News
04.30.03 Today’s Moscone Center, Fact Sheet - Development History
04.02.03 Moscone West A Hit With Meeting Planners
04.02.03 SFCVB Spreading Message Of Availability And Flexibility For Meetings
04.02.03 SFCVB Developing New Tools, Sharpening Focus On Customer Service
04.02.03 Plenty Of Reasons To Return To "Everybody's Favorite City"
News & Programs for Professional Travel Planners

02.26.08 2008 Professional Travel Planner’s Guide to San Francisco Now Available
10.26.07 One-Stop Resource for Planning: 2008 San Francisco Meeting and Event Planner’s Guide
07.31.07 Only in San Francisco: New SFO Air Service
07.03.07 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and SFO Partner in India Representation Office
People on the Move

10.25.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) Reopens Chicago Office
09.26.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Convention Division Staffing
07.03.07 Hubertus Funke Joins Tourism Team As Tourism Sales Manager
06.28.07 Lynn M. Bruni Named Director Of Consumer Marketing At San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
05.30.07 Marco Rodriguez Joins Membership Sales Team At San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
04.10.07 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Marketing Division Structure And Public Relations Staffing
11.06.06 Leonard Hoops Named Executive Vice President of SFCVB
05.03.06 Joe D’Alessandro Named President and CEO of SFCVB
Services & Resources

07.03.07 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and SFO Partner in India Representation Office
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