With all of the drama surrounding the San Antonio River barge operator (
https://therivardreport.com/council-...arge-contract/), I'm curious as to everyone's thoughts on the matter.
In this case it seems to me that the "local" team was gaming the system for bonus points, and that the more qualified candidate was not selected. The whole debacle is a mess, but it's sad because I truly feel it is a missed opportunity to do something different. The company selected proposed hiring a duck mascot... Because Landry's is the partner, I would imagine that they will be promoting the Rainforest Cafe, etc., as opposed to the San Antonio our leaders have been vocal in wanting to showcase (Pearl, local restaurants, culture).
The Chicago company that was recommended by City staff but not selected runs the architecture tours there, which are fantastic, and I was excited to see what they would bring to our tourist trap barges.
It's just sad because we seem to be our own worst enemy in changing the narrative about our city from "Sea World and Riverwalk tourism". San Antonio has so much potential.