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October 22, 2021 - The Communications Department recorded $135,909 in outer market earned media value from nine outer market media placements logged in September, with the quantity and values still affected by the pandemic changes in media and travel. Coverage recorded for the month included AFAR, Lonely Planet, KHOU-TV’s Great Day Houston, WFAA-TV’s Good Morning Texas, KEYE-TV’s We Are… View Article Read More

October 22, 2021 - Federal  On October 15th, the White House announced that the United States will lift the COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors beginning on November 8, 2021.  This announcement will end a 21-month-long travel restriction for much of the world from entering the United States.  The Visit San Antonio Government Relations team continues to… View Article Read More

October 22, 2021 - September was a whirlwind month filled with international activity for the Communications team, as well as focusing on driving media coverage to ensure a strong end of summer visitation and began pitching for fall travel.   Throughout the month, the team was busy pitching the upcoming Day of the Dead and Holidays seasons to ensure San… View Article Read More

October 22, 2021 - October Groups Recap  In October, the Destination Experience team provided support to 16 groups convening in San Antonio. Destination Experience Managers coordinated and led three planning site visits during the month for groups who will meet in San Antonio in 2021 and 2022.  Representatives from Destination Experience were present to promote San Antonio at the following 2022/2023 prior year meetings:  … View Article Read More

October 22, 2021 - U.S. TRAVEL ASSOICATION IPW  IPW is the leading inbound travel trade show in the country. Past IPWs have generated more than $5.5 billion in future travel by connecting U.S. travel exhibitors with travel buyers and media to promote their product and negotiate future business, securing America’s position as a foremost global travel destination and showcasing the… View Article Read More

October 22, 2021 - Day of the Dead Festivities  September and October marketing efforts include promoting October’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Messaging tells the story of the authenticity of Day of the Dead/Dia de Muertos festivities in San Antonio due to the strong Hispanic heritage of the city and position San Antonio as a premier destination to experience this… View Article Read More

September 24, 2021 - The Communications Department recorded $863,699 in outer market earned media value from 20 media placements logged in August, with the quantity and values still affected by the pandemic changes in media and travel. Coverage recorded for the month included Forbes, Fodor’s, Austin Travels, Taking the Kids, My Family Travels, Connect Magazine, Periodico AM (Mexico), Vive USA (Mexico),… View Article Read More

September 24, 2021 - September Groups Recap:  During September, the Destination Experience Team provided support to 11 small group meetings/events and six large conventions convening in San Antonio, with a representation of 21,700 attendees accumulating over 19,554 total room nights.  The Destination Experience Managers coordinated and led seven planning site visits during the month for groups who will meet in San… View Article Read More

September 24, 2021 - U.S. Travel IPW 2021   IPW is the leading inbound travel trade show. Past IPWs have generated more than $5.5 billion in future travel by connecting U.S. travel exhibitors with travel buyers and media to promote their product and negotiate future business, securing America’s position as a foremost global travel destination and showcasing the best of… View Article Read More

September 24, 2021 - In August, the Communications team focused on driving media coverage to ensure a strong end of summer visitation and began pitching for fall travel. The road trip and quick weekend getaway angles popular through the pandemic continue to pay off for San Antonio with a fantastic destination feature story in Forbes.   While international visitation will… View Article Read More