San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas and has a rich colonial heritage. TravelHost has identified San Antonio, Texas, as a city with strong potential as a lucrative market for TravelHost Owners. San Antonio offers residents an urban suburban mix and an economically sound environment with most residents being home owners.
Unlike many big cities, San Antonio offers a more affordable lifestyle. The cost of living is actually 14 percent below the national average, and depending on your job, the average annual salary is $44,000. For housing, expect to pay, on average, $880 for rent and $185,500 to buy a home.
San Antonio also has a proud, honorable history and commitment to the military. It is home to one of the largest military bases in the country, Joint Base San Antonio, which primarily serves the Air Force.
San Antonio River Walk Cruise
See San Antonio three ways with this combination bus, boat, and viewing tower experience. The convenient hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour stops at highlights including the Alamo, Pearl Brewery, San Antonio Museum of Art, and more. The sightseeing boat cruises down the scenic San Antonio River Walk. Also included is admission to the Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot (229-meter) tower with panoramic city views.
See Exotic Animals the Kids Will Love
Kids of all ages will love the majestic tigers, playful gibbons, lazy hippos, and other fascinating creatures at the San Antonio Zoo. Home to thousands of exotic animals, the zoo draws record crowds each day. You have the opportunity to feed a giraffe and watch zookeepers going about their daily tasks. The zoo also provides an educational experience where you can learn about animal habits and wildlife conservation. The whole family will love the experience!
Caliente Hot Glass – Art Gallery and Studio
Whether you’re interested in learning to blow glass or you want to shop for unusually beautiful gifts, there are artist signed, art glass created by a San Antonio artist available for immediate purchase. Their custom work spans from sculpture and installations, to cremation memorials, to custom lighting or full replacement of glass shades for an existing fixture. Caliente Hot Glass is an Art Gallery & Studio that uniquely provides a venue for glass artists to hone and showcase their art with full creative freedom.
The Shops at La Cantera
It’s truly a ‘Mall for All’. You can shop, wine and dine at The Shops at La Cantera. An award winning, open-air shopping center, boasting an impressive variety of high-end and unique retailers in a picturesque setting of the Texas Hill Country.
Southwest Dining
Best Tex-Mex in Town The new Lala’s Gorditas is the epitome of what Tex-Mex should be, delicious, inexpensive and filled with love and lots of cheese! Anything but fancy, but great Tex-Mex. If you’re new to Tex-Mex, discover something wonderful.
Eat Healthy and Skip the Enchilada When you think of pizza, you might not associate them with healthy, but cuisine doesn’t get any healthier than at Pharm Table. They source locally and design dishes based on Ayurvedic principles, with gluten-free delights that have anti-inflammatory properties, this food will put a zing on your palate and a spring in your step. You can have grain-free tacos with grass-feed meats and veggies, a stunning ceviche, or a healthy pizza!
You Don’t Have to Go to Italy Guillermo’s has been serving Italian cuisine in San Antonio for more than 23 years. Whether a business luncheon, a family get-together, or a social gathering with friends, Guillermo is the real deal for superior Italian food.
Family Fun and Learning — Remember the Alamo!
The mission, the battle, the legend: The Alamo is among San Antonio’s most visited sites. It’s an historic experience for the entire family, so make it part of your journey to visit.
San Antonio is a Thriving Tourist Magnet
The San Antonio metropolitan area saw 37 million visitors in 2016 and even higher numbers since then. For San Antonio, tourism and hospitality remains one of the city’s strongest and largest industries.
This positions San Antonio as a magnet for tourism, making it a prime market for a TravelHost Owner. San Antonio’s hospitality industry employs more than140,000 people. Of the 37 million annual visitors to the San Antonio metropolitan area, more than 30 million come for leisure travel. A total of 23 million were overnight visitors.
Become a TravelHost Owner in San Antonio, Texas
We are currently looking for a TravelHost Owner for the San Antonio market. If you’re interested in taking on a rewarding business with protected territory of your own, we would love to speak with you in-depth about the value of a TravelHost Owner business.
Give us call today at (972) 556-0541 or click here to get started.
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