DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR TOURISM,INC. AND HOLY GRAIL BY CHAR MILLER
Tourism, Inc.
1.
Who were the
city’s “first tourists?” How did they affect San
Antonio’s economy?
2.
What was the next
phase of tourism? What was the outcome?
3.
Explain how the
fronts:
as a supply depot and later as a tourist destination. How did its fame affect
our city’s social and political landscape?
4.
Explain the
development of the Riverwalk and its connection to
tourism.
5.
Explain the meaning
of this quote by columnist Carlos Guerra at the
end of this
article: “San Antonians
don’t dislike tourists, the tourist
industry or the thousands of jobs it provides.
That has always been the
trap.
Holy Grail
1.
Discuss the hopes
and dreams
2.
Why was Hemisfair touted so heavily. Did
it deliver on its promises?
Explain. Who benefited? Who didn’t?
3.
What significant
event occurred after the “Toyota Party?” What is
Miller implying here?