Also Receives Bronze Award for Accessible Destination of the Year
San Antonio, Texas (October 31, 2024) – Visit San Antonio’s storytelling campaign enticing visitors from regional, national and international markets to explore the many sides and many stories of San Antonio is paying off with recognition from travelers and media. Most recently, the United Kingdom’s celebrated JRNY America Awards 2024 recognized San Antonio with three accolades including naming it the U.S. City of the Year and Best Food City. An additional meaningful honor for Visit San Antonio was the Bronze Award for Accessible Destination of the Year. San Antonio was the only city to take home the top award for two categories.
The JRNY America Awards celebrate the very best in American tourism, shining a spotlight on the destinations, experiences, and organizations that make exploring the United States truly unforgettable. These prestigious awards recognize excellence across a wide range of categories, from the most inspiring travel initiatives and top destinations to the exceptional services and experiences that define the US tourism industry. Each award highlights the creativity, dedication, and passion that drive the travel sector, honoring those who have made significant contributions to enhancing the visitor experience and promoting the rich diversity of America’s landscapes, cultures, and communities. The awards were judged by an independent panel of top travel media in the U.K.
“Visit San Antonio is proud that our storytelling campaign is making a difference in growing awareness of our city in important regional, domestic and international markets,” said Marc Anderson, President & CEO of Visit San Antonio. “These JRNY America Awards confirm that we are successfully building San Antonio as a globally recognized brand that is resonating with travelers and will help us continue growing visitation and thus the positive employment and economic impact to our community.”
The JRNY America Awards are the latest in a recent string of recognition for San Antonio as a must-visit travel destination. In Canada, a survey by travel app Skyscanner found that San Antonio is the top United States destination with the biggest year-on-year increase in online searches among travelers with a 99% search increase. Domestically, San Antonio was voted to 2024 Travel + Leisure’s top 10 cities in the US in their annual World’s Best Awards readers’ poll and Saving Spot named San Antonio the best destination in the world for highly rated free tourist attractions.
Learn more about the many sides and many stories of San Antonio at VisitSanAntonio.com.
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Media Contacts
Ja’Nise Solitaire, Janise.Solitaire@VisitSanAntonio.com
David Gonzalez, David.Gonzalez@VisitSanAntonio.com