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By: Amber Hughes | From: Spectrum News SAN ANTONIO — Although some folks visit Hill Country just for the wineries, thousands of tourists are expected to travel here to see the solar eclipse. “On a…

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By: Stephan Rabimov | From: Forbes When you look up “Texas style” online, you get plenty of BBQ content first. Then, somewhere in the next pages of the search results fashion stories start to crop up.

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Cvent CONNECT to be hosted outside Las Vegas for first time since 2014 SAN ANTONIO (October 18, 2023) – Visit San Antonio announces Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality…

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By: Tyler Davidson | From: Meetings Today The seventh-largest city in the U.S., Texas tourism favorite San Antonio is on a growth spurt, expecting to add another million residents by 2035—and all…

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Travel Weekly | Robert Silk San Antonio will get its first European route next summer. Germany’s Condor will operate three-times weekly to the Texas city from its home base in Frankfurt between May…

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Forbes | Judy Koutsky The travel industry has been through a whirlwind of change in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacting tourist destinations around the world. As the world…

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San Antonio Magazine | Antonio Gutierrez During May 20-24, it was “all hands on deck” for Marc Anderson and his talented team at Visit San Antonio. They were caught up in a flurry of activity while…

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Tradeshow Executive | Frances Ferrante, Sr. Editor SAN ANTONIO—San Antonio’s River Walk is on its way to adding a luxurious, new convention hotel. The former Wyndham San Antonio will be transformed…

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CBS Austin | Natalie Eyster SAN ANTONIO - The United States Census Bureau reports that large southern cities, including San Antonio, are leading the nation in population growth. The Vintage 2022…

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Meetings Today | Tyler Davidson San Antonio has always been the pride of Texas, with that monumental last stand at the Alamo forever notching its place in history books and popular lore. But…

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Northstar Meetings Group | Sarah J.F. Braley The Alamo's facelift continues, new convention center features are planned, and a host of fine-dining options await groups. The infectious energy of a…

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March 13, 2023 | Meetings Today | Tyler Davidson San Antonio, already the seventh-largest city in the U.S., is on a population and development boom that has seen the recent opening of 10 hotels…

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San Antonio (Feb. 15, 2023) – The design renderings and a 3D model of the new terminal planned for San Antonio International Airport (SAT) were revealed at today’s City Council meeting. The Terminal…

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By: Thierry Beaurepère | Voyages & Strategie (France) 2/14/2023 Business tourism is one of the priorities of the event, which will take place this year in the Texas city, from May 20 to 24. MICE…

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Marc Anderson, CEO of Visit San Antonio, speaks to TravelMole's Graham McKenzie in London about his city and IPW23. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79-HWatIOls Source: TravelMole (UK)…

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By: W. Scott Bailey | January 29, 2023 The timing of that post-pandemic comeback is crucial as city leaders advance a major airport expansion plan. In a year with multiple airline industry…

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Jeff Heilman Originally a dairy farm, Phil Hardberger Park on the North Side of San Antonio has attracted outdoor enthusiasts with its swaying native grasses, woods and other flora since 2010.

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Charles M. Cornell Travel and tourism have come roaring back this year. People are anxious to return to a sense of normalcy after two years of pandemic living. Still, the meeting and event industry…

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Jeff Heilman Meetings Today Ever check into a new hotel and feel like you’ve been there before? Or wake up in the morning and forget what city you're in? In hospitality as in other industries, brand…

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Hal Hassall VP Marketing Groups360 Orlando might be the top U.S. choice for hosting meetings, but it doesn’t have to be O-Town or bust. There are other cities not commonly considered for meetings and…

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Brianna Caleri | CultureMap San Antonio People looking to travel to a sustainable city probably don’t have Texas spots at the top of their lists. Images of oil, cars, and blasting air conditioners…

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By: Jessi Faulk | NCAA NCAA members will gather in San Antonio for the first fully in-person Convention since 2020, following a virtual Convention in 2021 and a hybrid Convention in 2022. The…

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From: MYSA By: Priscilla Aguirre Date: May 4, 2022 A moving company released some data that showed how more people are moving to San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston than they are to Austin. PODS…

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April 1, 2022 Recent Population Gains Largely Due to Influx of Domestic Migrants During Pandemic The San Antonio - New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area grew 1.4% last year, according to…

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April 7, 2022 – Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world's largest industry association for meeting and event professionals, is excited to announce that the 2026 edition of its…

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While the San Antonio housing market continues to set price records, a new study shows it’s one of the best U.S. markets for growth and stability. The study, published by personal finance website…

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First-Ever Statewide Culinary Festival to Partner with the James Beard Foundation Tastes from more than 100 chefs, including Rick Bayless, Steve McHugh, Esaul Ramos, Emiliano Marentes, Alex…

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March 18, 2022 | Jason Gewirtz The fifth season of the Overwatch League will begin with the league’s first in-person event in North America since 2020 when the Houston Outlaws face the Dallas Fuel…

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March 8, 2022 | Axios Data: Brookings Institution and U.S. Census; Note: Metro areas with fewer than 1,000 tech workers in 2020 were excluded; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios A handful of fast-growing…

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Downtown San Antonio continues to rebound economically as the impact of the pandemic has subsided and more people return to work. From the University of Texas San Antonio Downtown Campus expansion…

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WASHINGTON— ASAE has announced that Visit San Antonio has signed on as a new strategic partner in ASAE’s Alliance Partnership Program. The Alliance Partnership Program was developed to provide the…

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November 18, 2021 | Nancy Mueller Whether coordinating an in-person, virtual or hybrid meeting, planners know that one survey item can make or break the success of an event: F&B. With that in mind…

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October 20, 2021 | Danielle LeBreck There’s a lot of new happenings in San Antonio’s hospitality industry. Fresh hotels are on the horizon, including new-build Artista San Antonio Hotel on the River…

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GULF SHORES, Ala. (Oct. 5, 2021)—It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth , the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Visit San Antonio with…

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San Antonio (July 26, 2021) – Rich in history, bursting with culture and booming with modern attractions, San Antonio is a truly unique destination working with meeting groups to speed the recovery…

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Our Destination Experience team launched a Basketball Bracket Challenge to excite and engage clients with a little friendly competition. This effort coincided with San Antonio hosting the historic…

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On March 1, Visit San Antonio celebrated this year’s Texas Independence Day with an interactive beer tasting presented by Alamo Beer Company, Encore and PRA. The virtual event featured behind the…

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From the Sales and Experience Team, wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day from “Deep in the Heart.” Click to feel the love from San Antonio. https://vimeo.com/507711233/2a6ac0f3b9…

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On November 19, Visit San Antonio, along with PSAV and our special guests from Caliente Hot Glass, hosted a Lunch & Learn and a live demonstration of the art of glass blowing. In case you missed it…

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San Antonio (September 1, 2020) – San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the first airport in the world to purchase and employ the Xenex LightStrike robot – the only ultraviolet (UV) room…

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On August 13, The Witte Museum and Visit San Antonio, along with PSAV, hosted a fun and educational lunch and learn titled “Dressing for the Job.” Demonstrations by the talented Vaquero Josh include…

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On July 23, Visit San Antonio joined the team at Pedrotti's Ranch, along with PSAV, for a bourbon fueled cooking demo. This savory lunch and learn featured everything you need to know about grilling…

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On June 3, Marriott and Visit San Antonio, along with PSAV, hosted a virtual cooking class to share some of the fantastic flavors of San Antonio. Accomplished Marriott Chefs Brett Rea and Benjamin…

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We will be here waiting for you! We will be here when the time is right. Stay safe and be well. We can’t wait to see you in San Antonio soon! https://vimeo.com/402325188…

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Visit our Destination Experience Pinterest Boards for planning inspiration for your next San Antonio event. From catering ideas, to venue suggestions and decorating fun, our boards are sure to…

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Jan 9, 2020 Looking for a place to launch a startup? Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Jacksonville provide best potential for growth, while affordability and labor-competition challenges see Silicon…

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We snagged a few moments with Kristy Hernandez, one of the Visit San Antonio Destination Sales Managers. She gave us the inside scoop on where to get a great margarita in town and why San Antonio is…

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San Antonio (September 26, 2019) – San Antonio International Airport (SAT) was pleased to learn that it earned a sixth-place finish in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. SM…

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SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 10, 2019) – The public-private nonprofit Visit San Antonio, the sales and marketing arm for the City of San Antonio, has been selected by its employees as a Top Workplace for 2019…

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Experience a Celebration of Life Día de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead" is a tradition-filled, lively celebration of deceased loved ones. The spirit of this tradition lives throughout San…

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We sat down to talk with Donna Stachowiak, who was recently named Services Manager of the Year by Visit San Antonio. Donna is the Conference Services Manager for Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara…

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We sat down to chat with Molly Hernandez, one of our Destination Experience Managers, to talk about her favorite places to enjoy happy hour and why San Antonio is the perfect place to host an event.

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SAN ANTONIO (June 11, 2019) – Visit San Antonio has been named a 2019 Smart Stars Award Winner in the category of Best Convention Center or Destination Marketing Organization by Smart Meetings. The…

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Make Your Summer Spectacular in San Antonio Check out The Witte Museum and Survival: The Exhibition. Experience the Texas Folklife Festival. Explore our Spanish missions, Texas' first UNESCO…

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to sit down for a chat with some of Visit San Antonio’s female leaders to get to know them a little better and see what advice they had for the next…

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We caught up with Karen Bippert, one of our Destination Experience Managers here at Visit San Antonio to chat about her love for the Alamo City and what her favorite Saturday activities are.

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San Antonio (March 6, 2019) – San Antonio International Airport (SAT) received the top award for customer service – “Best Airport with 5-15 Million Passengers in North America ” – from Airports…

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What's New in San Antonio? Check out what's new and exciting in San Antonio. From San Pedro Creek Culture Park, to exciting new rides at area theme parks, the new San Antonio Commanders…

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We had some time with Michelle Moon, Visit San Antonio’s Director of Destination Experience and Engagement, to chat about why she loves San Antonio and where she takes her girls on the weekends.

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City Welcomed 37 Million Visitors in 2017 San Antonio’s hospitality industry saw significant gains in economic impact, visitor and employment numbers from 2015 to 2017, according to the results of…

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Visit San Antonio’s Director of Sales, Tyler Orwig, took a few moments with us to share his favorite San Antonio taco joint and why the Alamo City is perfect for your next event. Tyler & his…

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San Antonio, Texas (August 31, 2018) – Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, the premier Texas Hill Country resort located only 20-minutes away from downtown San Antonio, has announced the…

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Luxury hotel gets a breath of fresh air while staying true to its heritage SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (Oct. 18, 2018) – Mokara Hotel & Spa’s newly renovated lobby and meetings spaces take inspiration from…

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Collaboration is big business in San Antonio. In a sustained effort to attract high-tech companies and large events, the City of San Antonio is actively promoting the convergence of its advanced…

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We snagged some time with Elissa Nava, one of the Visit San Antonio National Sales Managers. She gave us the scoop on where to get the best edamame in the Alamo City and why you should host your next…

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San Antonio is investing heavily in the infrastructure of the downtown core and adjacent neighborhoods to provide even more opportunities for convention attendees to explore and engage in San…

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Women have contributed influential chapters of the Texas story since day one, from 19th century leaders like Jane Long, the “Mother of Texas,” and Susana Dickinson, “The Lady of the Alamo,” to Carrie…

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We were able to get some time with Amanda Ciarlone, one of Visit San Antonio’s National Sales Managers to gain insights on her favorite parts of the city and why she thinks it is the perfect spot for…

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Adrienne Nudo is one of Visit San Antonio’s Senior Sales Managers and has the unique opportunity to represent our city all the way in Chicago, IL. We grabbed a few minutes with her to learn more…

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We caught up with Erin Sheehy-Campbell, one of Visit San Antonio’s National Sales Managers to chat about the local farmers market scene and why San Antonio is the perfect destination for any meeting.

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We sat down with Néstor Núñez, one of the Senior Sales Managers here at Visit San Antonio, to get a feel for what his favorite bike trails are and why San Antonio is perfect for your next event.

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We chatted with Troy Love, one of Visit San Antonio’s Senior Sales Managers. He gave us some insight into why San Antonio is the perfect place for any event, and where he likes to grab BBQ on the…

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First phase and segment opened to the public on May 5, 2018 SAN ANTONIO – The first segment of the much-anticipated San Pedro Creek Culture Park – a one-of-a-kind urban greenspace located on the…

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We sat down with Mario Bass, Visit San Antonio’s very own Vice President of Sales & Services, to get a feel for some of his favorite things about the Countdown City and where to hit your next golf…

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We took a few minutes to sit down with Andrea Harrington, one of Visit San Antonio’s National Sales Managers, to get the scoop on her favorite places in the city, and why you should plan your next…

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We chatted with Alysia Roden, Visit San Antonio’s Associate Director of Sales, to find out which of her favorite hidden gems in the city you should visit next time you’re here. Alysia with the…

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San Antonio, Tex. (March 21, 2018) – Grand Hyatt San Antonio, a luxury hotel located on San Antonio’s famous River Walk, announces its 10th anniversary on March 22, 2018. Built in 2008, the hotel has…

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We sat down with Sean Massay, one of Visit San Antonio’s Senior Sales Managers to get a feel for some of his favorite parts of San Antonio, and why you should host your event here. Sean hiking…

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We sat down with Summer Davey, Visit San Antonio’s Associate Director of Sales in our Washington, D.C. Office to learn more about her love of the city and why she thinks that you should host your…

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SAN ANTONIO (January 17, 2018) – Travelers to San Antonio now have access to a brand-new, state of the art $178M Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC) at the San Antonio International Airport.

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SAN ANTONIO (January 3, 2018) – San Antonio has been named the “Best City for Meetings” by Smart Asset, an online financial technology company that uses data-driven tools to help individuals make…

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SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 28, 2017) — San Antonio has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s annual lineup of the 21 must-see destinations to visit in the year ahead. The 2018 Best of the…

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SAN ANTONIO (October 6, 2017) – Casandra Matej, president & CEO of Visit San Antonio, has been named one of the Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry for 2017 by Meetings & Conventions Magazine. The…

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SAN ANTONIO (September 26, 2017) – Visit San Antonio President & CEO Casandra Matej has been awarded the 2017 Distinguished Affiliate Award by the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE). The…

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Following an extensive nationwide search, Visit San Antonio has selected an industry expert with deep knowledge of the San Antonio market to join its executive team. Mario Bass will join Visit San…

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San Antonio is celebrating its spot as a 21st-century, highly connected cosmopolitan meetings destination, championing global innovation and local urban dynamism without losing sight of the city’s…

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San Antonio is building on its pioneer past with advances in the new digital frontier, moving the needle on technology, medicine, energy and other advanced industries, which conference planners can…

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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved a new management agreement that essentially transitions the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau to a new public-private nonprofit…