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Hearing on hospitality equity spotlights job pipelines, incubator idea and use of hotel tax dollars
Summary
A multi-stakeholder working group presented recommendations to boost African American inclusion in San Francisco's tourism and hospitality sector, proposing a diversity advisory council, internships, neighborhood marketing and a potential business incubator funded through a future budget or targeted revenue. Community members urged dedicated commitments and accountability.
The Committee heard a broad hearing on equity and inclusion in San Francisco's hospitality and travel industries, where a cross-sector working group presented a set of recommendations and community members urged concrete funding and measurable outcomes.
Supervisor Cohen convened the discussion, noting tourism's scale in the city (the working group cited roughly 16.9 million visitors and about $9.4 billion in visitor spending) and pointing to persistent disparities for African American residents. Theo Miller, a senior advisor in the Mayor's Office and Public Utilities Commission staffer, and John Ballesteros of San Francisco Travel…
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