It took awhile for the SF Examiner to get this article up on its website, but the news is all good for B'game's coffers to the tune of $50k.
Peninsula leaders are cheering the United States Golf Association’s decision to house nearly half its staff in Burlingame during the event, allowing San Mateo County cities to bag coveted tourism dollars.
But many event staffers, and some players, will likely find themselves staying in San Mateo County. The USGA has contracted with Peninsula hotels for some 4,066 room-nights. Meanwhile, the rest of the staff will stay in downtown San Francisco, for about 4,314 room-nights.
The Convention Bureau is doing a great job overall and the Hyatt appears to have nailed the bulk of this windfall although I'm sure the other hotels will pick up some business too.
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