
The San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
Consistently ranked among the top international cities by travelers and event planners, San Francisco welcomed over 15 million visitors over the least two years. For decades we’ve celebrated the diversity of our neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, attractions and, more importantly, each other.
Planning a Meeting
It may be our amazing views of the Pacific Ocean at sunset or our unique city skyline; either way, San Francisco has been host to many professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and events. Here is a list of meetings and events we’ve had the privilege of working with:
• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
• National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association
• National Lesbian & Gay Law Association
• International Conference on Gay & Lesbian Tourism
• The PRIDE Business Expo
If you are interested in having your meeting in San Francisco, please contact:
Lysa Lewin
Director of Convention Sales
Phone: 415.227.2616
Fax: 415.227.2646
Email: llewin@sfcvb.org
You may also submit your request directly through our lead database to book a meeting, please complete
the information located on this page of our web site: http://www.sfcvb.org/convention/bookmeeting.asp
Trying to find a venue for your meeting? Complete our venue form.
Meet Our Convention Sales and Services Staff. For more information about hosting a meeting in
San Francisco, our services, and who to contact, visit our Meeting and Event Planners web site.
What’s Going On
Thousands of stories are written about San Francisco each year. Our dedicated Public Relations division, works with travel writers and journalists to make each article unique.
• 12.14.06 - GLBT Travelers Rank San Francisco as Top "Gay-Friendly" Destination
• 07.25.06 - GLBT Heritage in San Francisco
• 01.06.06 - San Francisco LGBT Event Calendar Buzzing with January - March 2006 Events
• 07.26.04 - Gay and Lesbian Special Events Keep San Francisco Celebrating All Year, Part 1 and Part 2
• 07.08.04 - Exploring the Gay Beaches and Alleys of Northern California
• 09.12.03 - San Francisco Bids "Welcome Home" to Gay & Lesbian Visitors
For a more comprehensive list of what’s going on in San Francisco within the gay and lesbian community,
visit our Gay and Lesbian travel web site. You’ll find a calendar of events, history & information, gay icons, and tools to help you plan your next trip.


