By Carolyn Williams
Smart tourists come to
San Francisco year-round to enjoy its cuisine, culture, beauty and mild climate. Because so much of San Francisco is used by its own residents, you'll see native Californians sitting next to tourists on Cable Cars or down at Crissy Point. San Francisco tourism is big business.
Hotels
There are over 33,000 hotel rooms in the city of San Francisco in 215 hotels, according to the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau (SFCVB).
Taxes
As tracked by SFCVB, taxes on overnight occupancy of these rooms generated $210 million in 2007.
Gender
The tourists who fuel the tourism industry in San Francisco are split evenly along gender lines, according to SFCVB.
Getting There
SFCVB's tracking shows that about 80 percent of visitors in 2007 arrived using air travel as their main means of getting to the area.
Average Stay
Most visitors stayed in 2007 for an average of four and a half days, according to data from SFCVB.
About the Author:
Carolyn Williams began writing for the software industry over 20 years ago. She now writes and edits for online content providers in addition to raising her family. An avid traveler and golf enthusiast, Carolyn delights in sharing her knowledge of destinations both far and near.
