Business Chief US+CAN Magazine June 2019 | Page 85

The likes of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island prove endlessly appealing to visitors hoping for an insight to San Francisco ’ s rich history ; the bounty of parks , waterfronts and picturesque landscapes – complete with the trademark fog – offer plenty of space for exploration and relaxation ; its famed nightlife and boutique shopping ensure that good times are had , and that the perfect souvenirs are taken home . The promise of a ride in the iconic cable cars , and the chance to see the sights from favourite movies and television shows , sees tourism on the rise every year , with travellers injecting almost $ 10bn into the local economy in 2018 alone .
San Francisco continues to show the societal and economic resilience that it has developed a reputation for , as a place that can ’ t be held back : not by financial recessions , or natural disasters . Whether as a place to visit , live , study or go into business , San Francisco shows no signs of slowing down .
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