Centro San Antonio helps accommodate downtown's growing residential population, enhance its office and retail market, and position downtown as a premier convention and visitor destination through the efforts of the Public Improvement District.
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May 10, 2010
The Palm to honor Centro San Antonio Amigos in celebration of National Tourism Week
In
celebration of National Tourism Week, The Palm San Antonio will host the Centro
San Antonio Amigos for lunch in appreciation of their dedication to making
downtown a friendly destination for guests from near and far. While the Amigos are
invited to dine al fresco, they will be looked over by not only The Palm’s
attentive staff but the smiling “faces” of San Antonio’s leading businessmen,
politicians and celebrities whose caricatures line the restaurant’s famed
walls. Often called “the face of San
Antonio,” themselves, the workforce of more than 65
Amigos provide a host of services that improve downtown through the Ambassador,
Streetscaping, and Maintenance programs.
General Manager of The Palm San Antonio, Jon Edwards, explained, “Who better to acknowledge during National Tourism Week than the Amigos of Centro San Antonio. These ambassadors of San Antonio welcome visitors from all over the world, keep our downtown streets clean and safe and give all of us who live and work downtown one more reason to be proud citizens of San Antonio!”
Launched in 2000, Centro SA recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Amigos program this past January. To help mark the milestone, the Amigos traded in their token “teal” shirts for gold ones that include the refreshed Centro logo. The color of the uniforms is only a surface change compared to the many measurable changes Centro has made over the last decade: In the first five years, Amigos served over 1 million guests and residents; in the past five years that number has nearly quadrupled to over 4 million.
Additionally, in the just the last five years, Amigos have:
While The Palm San Antonio and Centro San Antonio celebrate National Tourism week locally, National Tourism Week is a collective effort across the U.S. to celebrate the cultural and social benefits created by travel and tourism. In San Antonio, travel and tourism has an estimated economic impact of $11 billion annually. It employs roughly 100,000 people and brings 25 million people a year to San Antonio. This year we celebrate the people on the frontlines that make it happen. See below for events, discounts, and award nominations.
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About Centro San Antonio
Centro San Antonio is non-profit organization founded to help accommodate downtown's growing residential population, enhance its office and retail market, and position downtown as a premier convention and visitor destination through the efforts of the Public Improvement District and Amigo Programs including the Ambassador, Streetscaping, and Maintenance services.
About The Palm
The Palm is a classic American steakhouse legendary for its prime aged steaks, jumbo Novia Scotia lobsters, premium fish and heritage Italian entrees, prepared to perfection using only the highest quality ingredients and served in generous portions. What makes The Palm truly unique is the genuine old world hospitality and unique atmosphere. At The Palm, the dining rooms are a panorama of the classic cartoons and caricatures of local regulars, businessmen, politicians, and celebrities, which make up its impressive guest base. Each room is filled with the hearty handshakes and warms smiles from our gregarious staff and familiar guests, and always abuzz with a sea of conversation and laughter celebrating the best of everything.
General Manager of The Palm San Antonio, Jon Edwards, explained, “Who better to acknowledge during National Tourism Week than the Amigos of Centro San Antonio. These ambassadors of San Antonio welcome visitors from all over the world, keep our downtown streets clean and safe and give all of us who live and work downtown one more reason to be proud citizens of San Antonio!”
Launched in 2000, Centro SA recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Amigos program this past January. To help mark the milestone, the Amigos traded in their token “teal” shirts for gold ones that include the refreshed Centro logo. The color of the uniforms is only a surface change compared to the many measurable changes Centro has made over the last decade: In the first five years, Amigos served over 1 million guests and residents; in the past five years that number has nearly quadrupled to over 4 million.
Additionally, in the just the last five years, Amigos have:
- Answered over 5,000 calls regarding VIA routes and info
- Removed nearly half a million chewing gum spots from downtown sidewalks
- Collected more than a million pounds of trash
- Eliminated over 40,000 graffiti tags and stickers
- Planted and maintained 25,000 potted plants to beautify the city
- The service area has recently been extended to include the historic Market Square District
- In October 2009, Centro entered into a new contract with Block by Block, a third-party contractor that brings a host of best practices to San Antonio with their experience serving 35 other public improvement districts across the country.
While The Palm San Antonio and Centro San Antonio celebrate National Tourism week locally, National Tourism Week is a collective effort across the U.S. to celebrate the cultural and social benefits created by travel and tourism. In San Antonio, travel and tourism has an estimated economic impact of $11 billion annually. It employs roughly 100,000 people and brings 25 million people a year to San Antonio. This year we celebrate the people on the frontlines that make it happen. See below for events, discounts, and award nominations.
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About Centro San Antonio
Centro San Antonio is non-profit organization founded to help accommodate downtown's growing residential population, enhance its office and retail market, and position downtown as a premier convention and visitor destination through the efforts of the Public Improvement District and Amigo Programs including the Ambassador, Streetscaping, and Maintenance services.
About The Palm
The Palm is a classic American steakhouse legendary for its prime aged steaks, jumbo Novia Scotia lobsters, premium fish and heritage Italian entrees, prepared to perfection using only the highest quality ingredients and served in generous portions. What makes The Palm truly unique is the genuine old world hospitality and unique atmosphere. At The Palm, the dining rooms are a panorama of the classic cartoons and caricatures of local regulars, businessmen, politicians, and celebrities, which make up its impressive guest base. Each room is filled with the hearty handshakes and warms smiles from our gregarious staff and familiar guests, and always abuzz with a sea of conversation and laughter celebrating the best of everything.