The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting concluded in San Francisco with the adoption of the Golden Gate Declaration. San Francisco city leaders anticipate long-term benefits from successfully hosting APEC, including new job opportunities and enhanced economic growth. However, some businesses near the Moscone Center reported up to an 80% decrease in sales during the summit. The event impacted small businesses, with closures and barricades affecting them both inside and outside the high-security zone. The summit also led to street closures and controversial measures, with some residents hoping for a lasting positive impact. While APEC attendees took home souvenirs from Bay Area businesses, the impact of the summit, including lingering road closures and street clean-up, is still being felt across the city.
Some street closures still in effect and crews are removing fences. Businesses nearby say they’re still being affected @KPIXtv #APEC #SanFrancisco https://t.co/OJQmOhkW39
San Francisco supervisor closes out APEC with a rainy bike ride on controversial closed streets. #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/R8VUHItQ7j
APEC took over downtown San Francisco. These restaurant owners weren't sure that was such a good idea. https://t.co/Xd6Va2oeCW
To San Franciscans, the city's clean-up for this week's APEC summit is proof that safety and cleanliness have been possible all along. https://t.co/Ws8KCFgutb via @EricaJSandberg
The APEC summit is officially over, but some in San Francisco said Saturday its impacts — especially lingering road closures and barricades — are still being felt across the city. https://t.co/rvsPTZVhTg
As San Francisco gets back to business, residents of a troubled neighborhood hope the measures implemented during APEC will have a lasting impact. https://t.co/9kRXlh0Wnp
Thousands of APEC attendees who came to San Francisco took home souvenirs from Bay Area businesses in the conference gift bag. https://t.co/6Ea6lI6JMy
SF ‘Cleaned Up’ Streets Ahead of APEC. How Did It Do It?. Read more by tapping the image below. ⬇️ #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/iGZY9MfYqV
San Francisco supervisor closes out APEC with a rainy bike ride on controversial closed streets. #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/ef5yhsmEZx
APEC's 'San Francisco Principles' on sustainability, inclusiveness https://t.co/aT89hjRUIE https://t.co/HdP7YUVUa1
APEC has wrapped up in San Francisco, but the week ends with a lot of disappointment for some businesses. They hope that city leaders have the will power to sustain the kind of city it presented to world leaders, for locals. https://t.co/1bUhigg3DQ
The APEC summit may be over, but closures are still having a big impact on small businesses both inside and outside the high-security zone. https://t.co/ABxlmQlht4
It sounds like APEC was a success! https://t.co/4HmJtFcStt
San Francisco put up countless barricades along city streets during the week-long APEC summit. Here's a before and after look at the security zone. Tap the image below to read more. ⬇️ #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/ZDFz12EaiM
As APEC comes to a close, Bay Area set to benefit, local leaders say https://t.co/lKtjJVEYRd https://t.co/SsYpMtzrcy
Fumio Kishida, who stayed in San Francisco for five days, thanked the city for its hospitality during the summit. Tap the image below to read more. ⬇️ #APEC #USAPEC2023 #APEC2023SF https://t.co/3RukL9ux8m
What San Francisco can learn from APEC, Biden and Xi https://t.co/6n8gO1mBgr
Businesses near SF's Moscone Center see up to 80% decrease in sales during APEC https://t.co/U21EI0p1W1 https://t.co/gRErqfPdPI
Viewpoint: APEC's high-level visitors have the chance to see for themselves the real San Francisco. https://t.co/ocDUrHfnoL
PHOTOS: World leaders meet at 2023 APEC Summit in San Francisco https://t.co/lhyxtUd0Me https://t.co/fgyL9wu3tD
San Francisco city leaders say by successfully pulling off APEC, the Bay Area is set to benefit for years to come - with everything from new job opportunities to enhanced economic growth. https://t.co/I0IE3xdlMD https://t.co/I0IE3xdlMD
The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (#APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting concluded in San Francisco on Friday with adoption of Golden Gate Declaration on creating a resilient and sustainable future for all. https://t.co/GlJEzKli4Y
PHOTOS: Bay Bridge shutdown to San Francisco protests for APEC 2023 https://t.co/sG7cQjw3uV https://t.co/hYjSa98UwK