One in Eight workers in San Antonio are employed in the Hospitality industry. That includes cooks, waiters, hotel clerks, tour guides and more.
http://media.visitsanantonio.com/News/English/Travel-Tourism-Impact-Study-Reports-Tremendous-Gro
The economic impact of San Antonio’s hospitality industry has increased 66 percent from 2003 to 2013, representing $13.4 billion annually.
This is according to a new study of 2013 figures conducted by Trinity professors Richard V. Butler, Ph. D. and Mary E. Stefl, Ph. D.
With the Alamo City so dependent on tourism dollars - is that necessarily a good thing?
Are these mostly low paying jobs with few benefits and opportunities for advancement?
Meanwhile other major American cities are envious of San Antonio's tourism success.
Guests:
- Richard Butler, Chair of the Business Department at Trinity University
- Mary Stefl, Professor of Health Care Administration at Trinity University
