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San Antonio continues slide down Travel + Leisure list of top destinations as Fort Worth rises
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
After last year tumbling from Travel + Leisure’s annual list of the top 10 U.S. cities most worth visiting — a space it had held since 2020 — San Antonio slid even further in the latest version of the magazine’s reader-driven rankings. This year, the Alamo City found itself in the No. 14 spot. Th...
Key takeaway cities most worth visiting — a space it had held since 2020 — San Antonio slid even further in the latest version of the magazine’s reader-driven rankings.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio's decline in the Travel + Leisure rankings may have implications for the city's tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to the local economy. The city's drop to 14th place could lead to a decrease in visitor numbers, potentially affecting local businesses that rely on tourism, such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. This slide may also prompt city officials to reevaluate their tourism strategy and consider new initiatives to attract visitors. Meanwhile, the rise of Fort Worth as a destination may pose a challenge to San Antonio's efforts to regain its footing, as travelers may opt to visit the Dallas-Fort Worth area instead. As the city looks to rebound, it will be worth watching how San Antonio's tourism leaders respond to this decline and what steps they take to revitalize the city's appeal to visitors.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? After last year tumbling from Travel + Leisure’s annual list of the top 10 U.S. cities most worth visiting — a space it had held since 2020 — San Antonio slid even further in the latest version of the magazine’s reader-driven rankings. This year, the Alamo City found itself in the No. 14 spot. Th...
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