From the San Antonio Express News newspaper, William Pack writes that Spring Break has been very, very good for S.A. Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio was "swarming with people. It was really encouraging."
Tourism officials welcomed the increased traffic, especially after a dismal 2009 and barely any growth in January and February of 2010. The owner of Ripley's Haunted Adventure and two other Alamo-area attractions, Davis Phillips, thought it was a good indicator of strong summer activity. Attendance at his attractions were up 16% over last Spring Break.
The San Antonio Zoo had two record setting days last week. When visitors number over 10,000 daily, it's considered great. Last week saw days with over 18,000 visitors enjoying the animals and beautiful weather.
Local restaurants, hotels and historic sites also noted increases in the 2010 Spring Break business. "There's the perception that things are getting better", said a spokesman for the city's convention bureau. And that's good news for the Alamo City.
