San Francisco Travel Association
Emily Chen is a Global Tourism Development Associate at the San Francisco Travel Association since July 2023. Previously, Emily served as an Event Coordinator at 2 the 9s Events, where roles included overseeing the 2022 SEO Gala Dinner and assisting at the Frost & Floral Showcase in 2023. Prior experience as a Group Travel Team Account Executive at Destination America involved executing custom travel projects and managing extensive booking arrangements while fostering interdepartmental collaborations. Emily also has a background as an Asia Groups and Key Account Coordinator at Destination America, focusing on proposal creation and supplier relationships. Early career experiences include roles in dining services and event coordination internships. Emily holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from California State University, Long Beach.
San Francisco Travel Association
The San Francisco Travel Association is an independent, not-for-profit destination marketing organization with more than 1,500 business members. Its mission is to enhance the local economy by marketing San Francisco and the Bay Area as the premier destination for conventions, meetings, events and leisure travel. To accomplish this goal, the San Francisco Travel Association courts a highly qualified list of national, regional and state meeting planners; domestic and international tour packagers, wholesalers, operators and travel agents; leisure travelers; and local, national and international media.