The Newsletter of The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco

June, 2016

MIND CANDY

To lighten the mood, a collection of the crazy and zany

The Floating Piers by Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Watch here

Fantastic Animal Pix

A herd of sheep pass through a gate

Life is good for dogs

Walrus becomes embarrassed when he's given a cake made of fish for his birthday

Police dogs in line for lunch

In the African wilderness

DEALS

Special offers exclusively for members

Azamara Announces �Summer of Savings� Offer For Luxury Marketing Council Members

Summer is a great time to travel, but this year, it�s a great time to plan your next adventure. The Azamara Summer of Savings is here, and with it comes the hottest value of the year for you and your favorite travel partner. When you book an Azamara voyage by August 31, 2016, you�ll receive 50% off the cruise fare of the second guest.

On your voyage of choosing, you�ll enjoy all of the benefits of traveling with Azamara. From the variety of dining options to the onboard entertainment to the friendly staff that remembers your name after your first meeting, you�ll feel right at home. With inclusive amenities on every voyage, the Summer of Savings value gets even better. What�s included?

All of this:

Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event (on most voyages)
Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
Gratuities
Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
English butler service for suite guests
Self-service laundry
Shuttle service to and from port communities, where available
Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

And added inclusives for suite guests:

English butler service
235 complimentary Internet minutes, per guest
One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days
Complimentary seating in the Specialty Restaurants
Afternoon Tea Service in-suite
Guests in Club World Owner�s and Club Ocean suites may choose a complimentary Insider Access or Nights & Cool Places Land Discoveries� excursion.

Guests traveling in a Club Spa Suite will receive additional inclusives in addition to the list above:

$200 spa credit, per suite
Nights in Private Places (1 night)
Spacious glass enclosed bathtub
Daily delivery of healthy snacks each afternoon
Frette� plush robes and slippers
In room spa music

For more information and to view Summer of Savings voyages visit AzamaraClubCruises.com/Summer Of Savings

EVENTS

Upcoming meetings & events to mark on your calendar

Cannabis Inc. � Exploring the Benefits of Cannabinoids and the Legitimatization of the Marijuana Industry

Wednesday, July 20th
6:00 � 8:00 PM

The �green� Gold Rush has arrived as cannabis continues its rapid drive toward mainstream acceptance for both a medical and recreational use. With independent, sometimes questionable players now being marginalized by professional supply channels, the industry is on the eve of achieving a corporate-like legitimacy that was unimagined a mere decade ago. While the legalization of recreational use fuels headlines and Proposition ballots, medicinal use has achieved a level of acceptance by both the public and the established medical community.

In order to better understand the industry and the issues�production, supply, quality control, distribution, marketing, and, most importantly, therapeutic benefit, Alicia Rose, co-founder of the HerbaBuena Social Club will deliver a lively presentation on the human endocannabinoid system and how THC, CBD and other cannabis compounds work to help support health and well-being.

A full range of current cannabis products will be on display solely for education and information purposes and not for sale or consumption.

More information and reservations are available here

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NEWS

The inside scoop from members

Halls Pen New Bood, "The Perfect Score"

Craig and Kathryn Hall, founders of the prominent HALL Napa Valley winery, have penned a new book called �A Perfect Score�. The book weaves a vibrant tale of the HALL brand's rise to success, Napa Valley's tug-of-war between localism and tourism, the use of art to enhance the winery experience, and the evolving nature of the wine industry as a whole.

The book is currently available for pre-sale and will be available to the public on September 10th during the Kathryn Hall Release Party at HALL St. Helena, where Craig & Kathryn will sign copies of the book which will be available nationwide on September 13th at various locations. The Halls kick off a book tour in the Fall.

Kevin Koerner

News from Zephyr Real Estate

Kevin Koerner Named Sales Manager at Zephyr Real Estate�s West Portal Office
Kevin Koerner has been appointed the new Sales Manager at the West Portal Office. Koerner is a consistent Top Producer with Zephyr and has been a business partner with Kevin Merlander for the past four years. Their team is known as "The Kevins". The Sales Manager position was recently vacated by Tara Donohue. Donohue successfully managed the office for the past five years, but has opted to return to active real estate sales with Zephyr. Koerner has been in the real estate business for 15 years and is active in several real estate associations, including San Francisco, San Mateo and Silicon Valley. Koerner earned his degree in Interior Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and, after practicing design in Phoenix, AZ, spent several years in various management roles in the travel industry around the world.

Eliza Xie Receives Meritus Scholarship
The 20th Annual Meritus Scholarship Awards Presentation was held at the KQED offices on Wednesday, June 1st. Zephyr Real Estate, a long-time supporter, donor and sponsor of the College Fund, presented a four-year scholarship to Eliza Xie.

The scholarship is valued at $16,000, and 100 percent goes directly to the recipient. Xie attended Galileo High School in San Francisco, and will attend Mills College in Oakland this fall. Meritus College Fund, founded in 1996, invests in socio-economically disadvantaged, yet highly motivated, high school students by providing scholarships and support in achieving their potential through higher education.

News from Hill & Co. Real Estate

Jill Gumina Introduced as the New Sales Manager in Noe Valley
Jill Gumina has joined the company to become Sales Manager at its Noe Valley location. Previously, she served as President and COO for Coldwell Banker in Southern California overseeing over 1,500 agents. More recently, she was a Sales Manager with Zephyr Real Estate in San Francisco.

INTELLIGENCE

A collection of research, data and trend reports

The DEPARTURES Guide to Cruising: Tips and tricks for finding the right journey to match your maritime preference.

"This year, 24 million people will take a cruise, a dramatic increase from 15 million just ten years ago. With cruise companies all racing to attract the attention of this growing number of passengers, there are now better ships, dining options, and itineraries than ever before..."

Read more

2016 World Wealth Report form Capgemini

By Joe Duran, Chief Executive Officer and a founding partner of United Capital

Read the report here

From Paragon Real Estate

San Francisco Housing Inventory and New Home Construction
Read the report here

From The Mark Company

The Mark Company is the authority on urban residential marketing and sales. Their method aligns buyer insights with developer goals to deliver unbeatable results.

Monthly Reports�May 2016

Trend Sheet for San Francisco�May 2016