March 18, 2015 – San Francisco, one of the most popular and innovative cities in the world, is where technology and travel connect.  Hundreds of mobile applications (apps) have been developed to help visitors to the city do everything from finding the newest restaurant to locating the nearest ATM.  Recent research indicates that smartphones and tablets have surpassed desktop computers as a travel planning tool. 

Always eager to help visitors get the most out of their experience, San Francisco Travel has developed a guide to travel-related apps that travelers will find useful before and during their visit.  “Best San Francisco Travel Apps,” www.sanfrancisco.travel/best-san-francisco-travel-apps, links to 30 well-established apps in nine categories:

Dining 

Transportation   

Arts & Culture 

Nightlife

Shopping

LGBT

Hotels and Lodging 

Activities and Tours

General Travel Apps

There is also a link to more San Francisco-related apps in the iTunes Store.

Beginning in April, technology reporter Emily Price will curate an “App of the Month” section, featuring the newest, most innovative apps for travelers to San Francisco.  Price's writing has appeared in Mashable, Reuters, TechCrunch, Macworld, Business Insider and USA Today.

“This new section of our website provides a useful tool for visitors to use when planning their San Francisco trip and when they are in the city, ready to explore,” said San Francisco Travel President and CEO Joe D'Alessandro.  

The San Francisco Travel Association is the official tourism marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, activities and more, visit www.sanfrancisco.travel or call 415-391-2000.  The Visitor Information Center is located at 900 Market St. in Hallidie Plaza, lower level, near the Powell Street cable car turnaround. 

American Express® is the official Card partner of the San Francisco Travel Association.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 34 international cities on 29 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non-stop with 78 cities in the U.S. on 15 domestic airlines. SFO is proud to offer upgraded free Wi-Fi with no advertising. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow SFO on www.twitter.com/flysfo and www.facebook.com/flysfo.

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