Overview
San Francisco Travel is currently searching for a visionary leader to fill the role of President and CEO in one of the world’s top-tier destinations. The President and CEO will drive the growth of leisure tourism, meetings and conventions, and membership business segments by developing and executing effective marketing, sales, and engagement strategies to further elevate San Francisco’s iconic status.
San Francisco Travel has become the voice of the visitor for the hospitality and tourism industry in San Francisco. Acting as a specialized economic development agency, San Francisco Travel works to promote the destination worldwide while ensuring that tourism, the top generator of outside revenue into the city’s economy, is kept at the forefront as citywide decisions and policies are made.
The selected candidate will be able to provide strategic leadership and oversight of SF Travel in all aspects of its culture, operations, and mission. This includes managing the budget, supervising staff, building strong community and government relations, and ensuring effective board governance.
As the President and CEO, the incumbent can advocate for tourism as a shared community value to elected business and industry leaders. They will serve as a leader and spokesperson for the power of travel, championing the DMO and community’s business events and tourism industry. Additionally, they will ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of SF Travel’s culture. This is a remarkable opportunity for a leader to promote San Francisco as a premier destination for travelers worldwide.
If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please view the full position overview below or use the link to apply.
Reference #4020
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contact: Mark Gnatovic, President of Retained Search, info@searchwideglobal.com
