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This is just AirBNB. According to the SF Travel Association, "tourism is down about 16% from 2019." That doesn't seem like that much of a drop for San Francisco
by Simulacra 3y ago
This is just AirBNB. According to the SF Travel Association, "tourism is down about 16% from 2019." That doesn't seem like that much of a drop for San Francisco. If it were closing in on 30% then that is bad.
It pains me to see stories about the "demise" of San Francisco. I lived above a bar in the Noe Valley and it was incredible. Now I would choose some place else to visit, things are unpredictable right now with crime and enforcement. My urban days are over, perhaps, but I would prefer something more stable and peaceful.
- gotaran 3y agoI find it hard to believe that it’s just 16%. The last time I saw that stat, it was just tourism revenue without inflation adjustments. I left SF late last year and I visit quarterly on business. It’s obvious that business travel is way down looking at hotel vacancies.
- randycupertino 3y ago> I lived above a bar in the Noe Valley and it was incredible. This is honestly the first time I've ever heard anyone say anything good about living above a bar other than the rent was cheap! Wasn't it loud? Smokers constantly outside your windows?
- Simulacra 3y agoI was on the third floor and the bar was rarely an issue. It might get rowdy during the early evening hours but by 10 it was quiet and the owners did a good job keeping it that way. As for the smokers.. from what I remember they went out the back door of the bar so it wasn't an issue in front. That rent though... That was good.