โDevastated and heartbrokenโ: Shakira sends message to her San Antonio fans after Alamodome concert was postponed
Read full article: โDevastated and heartbrokenโ: Shakira sends message to her San Antonio fans after Alamodome concert was postponedThe Shakira concert scheduled for Friday night at the Alamodome has been postponed, according to a spokesperson for the venue.
City spending more than $1 million to repair water damage, remove mold along Alamodome ceiling
Read full article: City spending more than $1 million to repair water damage, remove mold along Alamodome ceilingThe Alamodome is set to undergo another major makeover with the 2025 Menโs NCAA Final Four on the horizon, but first, crews must take care of some maintenance in the building.
Leading SA: Alamodome spokesperson reflects on the past year, whatโs to come for the dome
Read full article: Leading SA: Alamodome spokesperson reflects on the past year, whatโs to come for the domeThere is so much excitement in and around San Antonio โ the Alamodome is home to so many fun, electric, and captivating events โ and with the new year around the corner โ much more is on the way.
โSeismicโ: Bad Bunny concert at Alamodome set to be economic boom for city
Read full article: โSeismicโ: Bad Bunny concert at Alamodome set to be economic boom for cityWednesday nightโs highly-anticipated Bad Bunny concert at the Alamodome is expected to be an economic boom for the City of San Antonio.
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San Antonio tourism leaders say they have high hopes for the summer
Read full article: San Antonio tourism leaders say they have high hopes for the summerThe visitor and tourism industry, hobbled by the pandemic, saw a welcomed increase in the hotel occupancy rate in March thanks to NCAA Womenโs Basketball Tournament and spring break.
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San Antonio tourism leaders eye Legislature as new voting rights bill could have economic consequences
Read full article: San Antonio tourism leaders eye Legislature as new voting rights bill could have economic consequencesTexas is considered to be the next battleground over voting rights. Community members say they are concerned about the political fallout from a new voting rights bill entering the Texas Legislature, which could affect the Alamo Cityโs economy.
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Hospitality industry welcomes tourists back to San Antonio with open arms
Read full article: Hospitality industry welcomes tourists back to San Antonio with open armsSAN ANTONIO โ Itโs been a rough year for the third-largest industry in San Antonio, but during spring break 2021, the tourist crowds started to make a comeback, said Richard Oliver, director of partner and community relations for Visit San Antonio. That sort of looks like youโre talking about the tourism hospitality industry. Pre-pandemic in 2019, 41 million leisure visitors came to San Antonio, making it the stateโs largest leisure destination. Oliver said the exciting thing about the return of the crowds is the return of jobs in the hospitality industry. Itโs problematic right now.โAdMore on KSAT:Downtown San Antonio sees boost in tourism during NCAA womenโs tournamentMajor San Antonio tourism organizations to merge
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COVID-19 protocols a priority at next weekโs Valero Alamo Bowl, city officials say
Read full article: COVID-19 protocols a priority at next weekโs Valero Alamo Bowl, city officials saySAN ANTONIO โ The NCAA will carefully scrutinize next weekโs Valero Alamo Bowl as it decides whether to stage two major Womenโs Final Four events at the Alamodome next year. The NCAA is in talks with the city of San Antonio and others about bringing the entire womenโs basketball tournament to the Alamodome in March and April. Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the Valero Alamo Bowl would be โessentially hosted by Metro Healthโ because of the pandemic. โThe Alamodome has hosted six UTSA football games in very similar situations this year with no negative impacts,โ Oliver said. They love San Antonio.โ
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New luxury hotel near River Walk brings glitz, glamour, much needed economic impact
Read full article: New luxury hotel near River Walk brings glitz, glamour, much needed economic impactSAN ANTONIO โ The City of San Antonio is growing so fast and you might now notice a new sight on the cityโs skyline. The brand new Thompson San Antonio hotel is full of glitz and glamour and economic impact for the Alamo City. Photos show 20-story luxury hotel opening up near the River WalkFull Screen 1 / 14 The Thompson San Antonio, located near the River Walk, will open in early 2021. So, the Thompson Hotel could help our market because there appears to be a need. โThe Thompson hotel is going to be a big destination for folks.
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Two major San Antonio events expected to go on as planned during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Two major San Antonio events expected to go on as planned during COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO โ Several significant events have been canceled since the COVID-19 pandemic started earlier this year, but the Rock-n-Roll Marathon and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo are expected to go on as scheduled. The marathon, scheduled for Dec. 5-6, is expected to have several modifications if organizers are indeed able to hold the event, according to Richard Oliver, with Visit San Antonio. Theyโll separate out in groups as they go through the starting line,โ Oliver said regarding the marathon. The rodeo, too, will make adjustments to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community. READ MORE: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announces plans for 2021
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