Several Knicks fans told KSAT that the combined cost of tickets for games at the Frost Bank Center, along with flights, hotel and meals, was still less than the price of attending a single game at Madison Square Garden.

During the busy Fiesta and Spurs celebrations, San Antonio attracts visitors from around the world. Here's what they had to say about our city.

Smoke filled the skies, and chaos erupted across parts of Mexico after the Mexican army killed a powerful cartel leader on Sunday, prompting new travel warnings and questions about safety for United States tourists.

Two measures on the November 4 ballot call for an increase in hotel and car rental taxes. Tourists who would pay that increase shared their thoughts with KSAT 12 News.

Before plans for a proposed Spurs arena downtown were announced, a piece of legislation was filed by Texas Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San Antonio).

A hospital known as one of the most haunted places in South Texas has been shut down by city officials.

New restaurants and more parking are coming to the San Antonio International Airport.

The First Waldorf Astoria in Texas is set to open in Fredericksburg in 2027.

Hemisfair is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new section of Civic Park that will feature gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.

The San Antonio International Airport is expecting hundreds of thousands of travelers coming to and from the Alamo City during spring break this year.

Hemisfair leaders on Wednesday previewed Civic Park’s newest section that is set to open on Friday.

San Antonio is expected to be packed with visitors in March. With spring break crowds arriving next week comes a timely concern about measles after a potential exposure was reported in the Alamo City.

Big changes are coming to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa this spring.

Hemisfair will open a new section of Civic Park next month, offering new gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.

This week, the Michelin Guide revealed its list of outstanding hotels in the United States. A San Antonio hotel earned one of the guide’s rarest distinctions.

A new bridge spans the San Antonio River and will connect existing parts of the Pearl to new developments.

JetBlue Airways Corp. is grounding its Alamo City operations. The Long Island-based carrier plans to exit the market, ending nonstop flights to Boston and New York City in late October.

Having Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert.

We asked KSAT viewers to submit restaurants they think should be mentioned in the guide.

The first Texas edition, which will be released later this year, will include Austin Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

United Parks & Resorts is pursuing the development of a new area at SeaWorld San Antonio that will span nearly 150,000 square feet and tout its animal rescue efforts, according to an initial filing with the State of Texas.

San Antonio restaurants will soon be included among eateries that will be featured in the inaugural edition of the prestigious MICHELIN Guide Texas.

The Alamo Collections team is looking for donations of pop culture artifacts and memorabilia related to San Antonio’s most well-known mission from the period after 1945.

As part of the “Dive into the many cools of San Antonio” initiative this summer, Visit San Antonio launched a Parade of Floaties into the San Antonio River.

Locals and tourists alike think of the River Walk when they think of downtown. Here’s how it all got started.

Several San Antonio hotels have made the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Hotels for 2024.

A 50-foot Nordmann Fir Christmas tree will arrive in downtown San Antonio on Tuesday ahead of the 39th annual H-E-B Tree Lighting.

Cities like New Braunfels are heavily dependent on summer tourism, but the extreme heat and drought have not been favorable for business.

San Antonio’s tourism and hospitality sectors continue to generate higher amounts of revenue post-pandemic, according to a Visit San Antonio study in conjunction with Trinity University.

Ryman plans to continue to operate the San Antonio resort under the JW Marriott brand.

A new center aims to link all five San Antonio missions and serve as a starting point for a curated experience that also encompasses Europe.

Riverwalk restaurants are enjoying the rush of Spring Breakers in town.

Richard Pretlow, an architect by trade, brings more than 14 years of theme park industry experience to the Alamo City attraction.

The San Antonio community is putting it's best foot forward as it gears up for a busy spring break season, the start of tourism.

If you’re looking for some winter fun in snow and cold weather, this is something that might make you feel over the moon.

Poll shows 57% of locals support the ban.

KSAT wants to know what you think about the proposal?

Members of City Council are pushing to ban horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio, citing “inhumane” treatment and the environmental impact of traffic.

A city panel has cleared the way for a 17-story hotel to go up in a revitalized area of Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio.

Traditionally, the only way to get to that island was by taking a row boat, a novelty that many tourists enjoyed.

Memorial Day weekend will look a little different for visitors as the river levels remain low, but city officials still expect the traditional boom of guests.

Downtown business is back at pre-pandemic levels, but the service industry staffing still isn’t.

The San Antonio downtown business community dependent on tourism is optimistic after the first two weeks of spring break started strong.

Inflation could make vacations more expensive. So how will that affect one of San Antonio's biggest industries -- tourism?

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that would free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that could free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

Thousands of restaurants, theaters and other businesses in Texas impacted by the pandemic could be getting money thanks to a grant program in the works.

Five conventions planned in San Antonio this fall were canceled due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The events would have brought in $21 million to the city.

Visit San Antonio says the Alamo City has seen a huge resurgence in business, especially in occupancy, this summer.

The Legs Inn is a summer pilgramage for tourists around the Midwest.

The natural attraction Natural Bridge Caverns remained open over the course of the pandemic but saw a dip in the number of tourists.

The visitor and tourism industry, hobbled by the pandemic, saw a welcomed increase in the hotel occupancy rate in March thanks to NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and spring break.

A team of investors, including the co-developer of the recently completed luxury tower in San Antonio’s skyline, has proposed big plans along the River Walk that could rival those from other big players downtown such as Weston Urban and GrayStreet Ventures.

Signs are pointing to more people traveling this summer due to the availability of coronavirus vaccines.

SAN ANTONIO – It’s 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 you’re talking about the tourism hospitality industry. Pre-pandemic in 2019, 41 million leisure visitors came to San Antonio, making it the state’s largest leisure destination. Oliver said the exciting thing about the return of the crowds is the return of jobs in the hospitality industry. It’s problematic right now.”AdMore on KSAT:Downtown San Antonio sees boost in tourism during NCAA women’s tournamentMajor San Antonio tourism organizations to merge

SAN ANTONIO - – They have jobs, families, and lives, but they’re taking the extra time to show just how hospitable San Antonio can be. A group of unpaid volunteers is assigned to every NCAA women’s basketball team in town, bringing them food and supplies while teams adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols. The volunteers signed up through the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee and San Antonio Sports. RELATED: Downtown San Antonio sees boost in tourism during NCAA women’s tournamentAdThe volunteers pick up whatever food, laundry, pharmacy necessities, and any other items and drop the bags onto a table outside the hotel. Williams is a star player who graduated from Wagner High School in San Antonio.

The Thompson San Antonio, located near the River Walk, will open in early 2021. SAN ANTONIO – A 20-story hotel at a luxury mixed-use development on the River Walk is now open. “A modern-day interpretation of the River City, Thompson San Antonio offers sophisticated experiences inspired by the rich history and culture of the area. Landrace and another hotel restaurant, The Moon’s Daughters, overlook the River Walk. Thompson San Antonio joins the downtown area’s platter of luxury stays like Hotel Emma, the Grand Hyatt and the St. Anthony.

San Antonio hotels saw a revenue drop of more than $700M in 2020. SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between the San Antonio Business Journal and KSAT. There was no fourth-quarter hail Mary to spare San Antonio hotels from a devastating loss in 2020 as the market saw overall revenue drop nearly 50% compared to the previous year. In 2019, metro San Antonio hotels generated more than $1.4 billion in revenue. San Antonio hotels, which booked about 37% fewer room nights in 2020 than in the previous year, charged an average daily rate of nearly $93 in 2020.

SAN ANTONIO – Kayakers were able to take advantage of a rare opportunity in 2020 - paddling through the business district portion of the famed San Antonio River Walk. His skinny jeans were quickly soaked.”She said she was excited to see a new side of San Antonio and had walked along the river the night before to take in the Christmas lights. Take a look at the time-lapse in the video player above and tour the San Antonio River Walk from O’Hanlon’s kayak. She told KSAT her favorite part “was getting a better look at the architectural details I’ve missed when I visit the River Walk just to have a drink.”Related:View vintage photos of San Antonians paddling down the San Antonio River Walk in the 1940sHistorical photos show famed San Antonio River Walk in different lightYouTuber’s San Antonio River Walk video cut short after failing to obtain permitDid you like the tour? If so, drop a comment below and let us know what other San Antonio-area tour you’d like to take in two minutes.

SAN ANTONIO – During a year where San Antonio and other cities saw plenty of canceled and postponed conferences, the San Antonio Airport System is celebrating landing one of the largest air-service conferences in the region. The 2022 Routes Americas Conference will be one of the first major air service development conferences scheduled to be in-person, post-pandemic, airport officials said. It’s expected to bring in more than 1,000 delegates. “Air service development is a key priority for the city and SAAS. I know attendees will be thrilled to return to in-person meetings in February 2022,” said Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System.

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is growing so fast and you might now notice a new sight on the city’s 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. “The Thompson hotel is going to be a big destination for folks.

The Thompson San Antonio, located near the River Walk, will open in early 2021. SAN ANTONIO – A 20-story hotel at a luxury mixed-use development on the River Walk is preparing to open in early 2021. Thompson San Antonio, near the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, is accepting reservations for March 1 and beyond, according to a news release. The “lifestyle hotel” features 162 guestrooms, including 33 suites and a penthouse suite, starting at $349 a night. Thompson San Antonio joins the downtown area’s platter of luxury stays like Hotel Emma, the Grand Hyatt and the St. Anthony.

Visit San Antonio launches new campaign to assist hospitality industryPublished: June 10, 2020, 5:30 pmVisit San Antonio President & CEO Cassandra Matej said many hotels are still in phase one of their reopening process.

SAN ANTONIO AMCs movie theater in downtown San Antonio wont sit empty for long. The movie theater chain announced Wednesday that it expects to have all of its theaters open in July as businesses begin to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. AMC has one theater in San Antonio, AMC Rivercenter 11, located at the Shops at Rivercenter. Regal Cinemas, which has six locations in the San Antonio area, has not announced when its theaters will reopen. Greg Abbott has allowed movie theaters to operate at 50% capacity under social distancing guidelines.

(CNN) -- Although most governments are still advising against “nonessential” international travel, a host of popular destinations are beginning to ease their Covid-19 lockdown measures and border restrictions and are moving toward welcoming tourists back. "We have to guarantee, when international tourism opens, that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person," Spanish Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto recently told local newspaper El Pais. Although the prospect of reopening to international tourists appears to be a little while off, officials are putting measures in place to ensure foreign travelers will feel confident to return once they're able to. Eager to revive its tourism sector, the country's government says it plans to reopen to international travelers on July 1. The decision, which is to be reviewed every three weeks, has quashed any hopes of rescuing international tourism here in the coming weeks.

Port Aransas prepares to welcome beach-goers back for Memorial Day weekendPublished: May 20, 2020, 10:18 pmThe community of Port Aransas is hoping for a successful Memorial Day weekend. Businesses took a major hit after they were forced to close due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

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SAN ANTONIO – Tourism spots around San Antonio are reopening after being forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of tourism destinations in the San Antonio area with their plans for reopening while implementing new health and safety protocols. For more information, click hereNatural Bridge CavernsNatural Bridge Caverns will reopen cavern tours May 8. San Antonio ZooThe San Antonio Zoo is reopening and offering a “once-in-a-lifetime drive-thru zoo experience." The first case confirmed in the U.S. was in mid-January and the first case confirmed in San Antonio was in mid-February.

SAN ANTONIO If youre looking to venture out of the house, beginning this weekend, several tourism spots in San Antonio have reopened for business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whats open:San Antonio ZooThe San Antonio Zoo is reopening and offering a once-in-a-lifetime drive-thru zoo experience." For more information, click hereSan Antonio Botanical GardenThe San Antonio Botanical Gardens is set to reopen its doors Sunday, May 3. Topgolf San AntonioTopgolf San Antonio will reopen its doors at 10 a.m., Monday, June 8. For more information, visit the museums website hereSan Antonio Museum of Art Although you may not be able to visit the San Antonio Museum of Art in-person, you can still enjoy the artworks it has to offer, all on its website.

SAN ANTONIO – Downtown streets that are normally packed with tourists have become deserted as San Antonians and Americans social distance in an effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued "Stay Home, Work Safe” order earlier this month and it runs through mid-April. To see what these streets normally look like, check out these Throwback Thursday segments from KSAT News @ Nine. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019. MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE FROM KSAT:

SAN ANTONIO – The Crockett Hotel is closing its doors indefinitely as a result of a significant drop in visitation due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not sustainable, and not enough expense cuts are possible to operate,” longtime Crockett Hotel General Manager Bill Brendel told me. The city of San Antonio and Bexar County have issued stay-at-home orders restricting travel within San Antonio and many businesses in the area, including museums, theme parks and other attractions, have temporarily closed. That had significant bearing on the decision to close the hotel as of 5 p.m. on Friday. Read the full story at the San Antonio Business Journal.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s tourism scene is taking a major hit due to the effects of the novel coronavirus. River Walk hotels 'consolidate’ due to coronavirus; other SA hotels still operatingThis week, Mokara Hotel & Spa, located on the San Antonio River Walk, said it will be consolidating operations with Omni La Mansion del Rio. The San Antonio International Airport, where travelers usually bring in about $105 million per year, had a decrease of nearly 70% in passengers on Wednesday. Several places that are still allowed to operate under the emergency declaration include grocery stores, gas stations, places of worship, funeral homes, schools or child care facilities and the San Antonio International Airport. The number of coronavirus cases in San Antonio climbed to 29, including six from community spread, on Thursday afternoon.

SAN ANTONIO – A luxury San Antonio hotel has decided to temporarily shut its doors to guests due to the coronavirus, as others in the area have yet to announce closures. 25 COVID-19 cases reported in San Antonio, officials sayMokara said the effects of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry are “unprecedented." San Antonio mayor orders bars, restaurant dining rooms to close amid coronavirus pandemicDeputy City Manager María Villagómez told City Council on Thursday that several San Antonio hotels are reporting occupancy rates under 10%. It is not immediately clear if employees in the San Antonio area will be laid off due to the effects. Amazon delivery contractor on North Side to close doorsCOVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.

SAN ANTONIO – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the nation, the city of San Antonio and all of its tourist spots are taking extra precautions to limit the spread of the virus. Here’s a consolidated list of attractions in San Antonio that are currently open or closed due to coronavirus concerns:UPDATED March 19th @ 2:30p.m. The City of San Antonio will re-evaluate in seven days. The Public Theater will be diligent with its mission and vision to create professional theater in San Antonio and Bexar County. With that recommendation, The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is suspending all performances for the near future- Our Town will be postponed to a future date.

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio chef is expecting the local hospitality industry to take a hit due to rising concerns about the new coronavirus. Jason Dady wrote to the San Antonio Restaurants group on Facebook Wednesday night, asking people to keep dining out or carrying out to support local eateries. “There will be many many casualties in the hospitality industry. Support LOCAL when you can," he said. This weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair are still taking place.

Bout tours and cruises at the Soo Locks can give people the experience of being raised and lowered while lounging in the boats.