How well does the city promote itself to tourist?
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I don't know of any marketing. I've never seen any type of marketing other than the university.
Sara Newman, Victoria, purchasing director
No, when I'm in Houston I don't see commercials about Victoria. I don't see billboards advertising Victoria.
Kenneth Newman, Meyersville, oilfield manager
A: "Below average. You come here because you have relatives or friends. You don't come here to visit."
- Robert Alvarez, Victoria, retired hotel owner
A: "I think probably they could do a little more. They're not doing a whole lot. I think that new complex will help to bring tourism."
- Marjorie Allums, Edna, retired nurse
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Before I lived in Victoria I'd make trips here every few months mainly to visit the zoo and then on to La Bahia in Goliad or do a little shopping. This was about a 45 minute trip. More frequently I would go to Houston/First Colony which was about the same distance, but had more to offer in regards to shopping. I would think, at least at this point, that Victoria attracts shoppers from the outlying areas more so than your typical tourist.
November 5, 2009 at 9:28 a.m.I dont understand the want to make Victoria a tourist town...you dont need tourists to make money, you need businesses...and not just fast food businesses!
November 5, 2009 at 12:06 a.m.What's to promote? A rundown park frequented by homosexuals and gang members; an under funded and poorly located zoo; a few old houses; a baseball complex built in a poor location that as a result cannot attract money-making tournements (sic); or maybe the undersized, outdated community center? I could go on, but why bother?
November 4, 2009 at 8:18 p.m.