VISITOR-RELATED BUSINESS

In 2002, nearly 20 million visitors came to San Antonio. Attractions such as the Paseo del Rio (River walk), the Alamo, La Villita (little old San Antonio), El Mercado (the Market Place), SeaWorld of San Antonio, Fiesta Texas (a Six Flags theme park), and national events like the NCAA Final Four in 2004 and again in 2008 will keep San Antonio on the list of the most requested tourist destinations in the United States. This sector continues to be a strong economic generator for the community and remains a key element of any future economic development efforts. The City will continue to leverage tourism to help promote growth in the targeted industries.