As travelers, the first experience we have (back in the day!) is often with bartenders, waiters, hotel front desk employees, and other service workers.
In many cases, these people happen to be LGBTQ. This is especially true in cities like San Francisco with big gay populations and a $10 billion tourism industry.
They are often the reason behind the best trips we experience even though they are often underpaid and overworked. To honor hospitality workers, major San Francisco landmarks