CONVENTION COME-BACK: San Jose doesn't have a reputation as a big tourist destination, but the city says large conventions and festivals are 'on the books' for later this year in hopes of igniting economic recovery after pandemic losses.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says homelessness and the police department are among his top budget priorities.
The hope is that these events will bring back caterers, clients, community members and boost the local economy. "It's not just the hotels that benefit, it's not just the conventions that benefit," Sarfraz said."It's the restaurants, it's the barber, it's the small shops."Sarfraz with Signia by Hilton also serves as Team San Jose board chair. He explained, even with today's relaxed pandemic rules, people ultimately have to be ready.
"There's a distinction between going out for dinner and meeting together with 10,000 people," he said."And so, I think it'll have various phases of coming back."
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