More Money Being Spent On San Francisco Vacations

What are people doing this summer and fall? Are San Francisco toursim numbers increasing and for that matter is tourism increasing across the United States? Will they be traveling or will their budget restraints keep them at or close to home, saving the family vacation for a time when the economy is better? The answers may surprise you.

If you look at the recent data and projections, the leisure travel numbers are indeed rising and the expected growth is targeted for about 2 percent. This means a travel spending increase of up to 5 percent. Confidence is high, and this is welcome news for tourism.

So could the city of San Francisco be poised to benefit from this increase in travel? Certainly the possibility exists, if for no other reason than the recognition of San Francisco being a natural destination for tourists.

Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular location for tourists, has something to offer everyone, from daily tours of the bay to fine dining, museums, and historical items. Street performers entertain travelers here as well.

There is the Muir Woods, across the bay in Marin County. This is a spectacular walk through nature nicely maintained. Gently sloped walking paths as well as steeper winding paths through the forest promise a glimpse of nature that can be enjoyed by both the young and the old.

Of course there is the Golden Gate Bridge. A National monument in its own right, this bridge is likely the most photographed one in the country, and traveling across it, either by car, bike, or foot, is one of those things you can say you have done.

So as leisure travel increases, the fortunes of those in San Francisco that rely on tourism should benefit nicely.

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