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What we have accomplished

• Successfully lobbied support for major projects underway in San Antonio, including Convention
   Facilities expansions, Airport expansion, Convention Center Hotel, PGA and future
   JW Marriott Resort
• Lobbied to City Council during city budget process for additional funding for CVB advertising
   and marketing
• Assisted in the renovation and improvements for Alamo Plaza
• Supported many city and Airport efforts for more non stop airline service, including Southwest
   Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Aeromexico
• Lobbied state officials with tourism partners to start school after August 21
• Assisted state representatives and senators with various bills introduced to help tourism and
   business in general
• Supported efforts to sustain level of funding for state tourism, including efforts to merge Tourism
   and Economic Development departments under the Governor’s office
• Conducted on average every year over 25 area presentations to civic organizations, schools on the
   economic impact of Tourism
• Worked with San Antonio Police Department for past 6 years creating a Security Task Force to
   increase communication and training for area hotels and attractions
• Supported tourism educational programs at both St. Philip’s College and UTSA
• Started Economic Impact Study 6 years ago with the assistance of professors Richard Butler and
   Mary Stefl of Trinity University. The study is done every two years.
• Successfully lobbied with industry support the need to have additional advertising funds
   after September 11
• Supported efforts to extend and improve the San Antonio River and express support for the
   San Antonio River Oversight Committee’s efforts
• Successfully implemented changes to various city ordinances who may have otherwise affected our
   members with additional fees
• Partnered with area CVB’s and regional partners to create a better understanding of industry and
   bringing the Hill Country area to participate
• Created more communication among all area organizations and partners with quarterly meetings
   and more interaction on specific issues

Your Benefits!

• Your business is immediately affiliated with the industry network, giving you a professional edge
• Participate in quarterly luncheons with featured speakers
• Weekly email newsletter called News Updates
• Invited to participate in various committees and programs including social networks such as
  Unity Night in October and Golf outing in May
• Access to research library and other tourism resources
• List your business in the Tourism Council website and have access to both leads by email and by
  telephone. Over 600 leads are generated by our office per year including information on hotels,
  restaurants, venues and transportation providers.
• Up to date information of industry growth and new businesses
• Able to participate in workshops and meetings
• Participation in training and safety meetings hosted by SAPD and Security Task Force

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