Shaped by a confluence of cultures, San Antonio has retained its sense of history and tradition while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress. Headquarters hotel will be the Hilton Palacio de Rio, a premier conference facility. Located in the heart of downtown and on the Riverwalk, the hotel is across the street from the Convention Center. San Antonio, a big Texan town with down-home appeal, takes it cue from the river winding its way within its boundaries. Here is a place that thrives at an unhurried pace, connecting the old with the new.
Cultures blend into a unique heritage making it a true spirit of the Southwest.
It's an exciting and inviting place. Cobblestone and flagstone paths bordering both sides of the San Antonio River are shaded by ancient cypress trees and arching palms. Quiet and park-like in some stretches, while other areas are full of activity. Stretching for approximately two miles from the Municipal Auditorium and Conference Center on the north end to the King William Historic District on the south, the River Walk designs were mainly the work of the late Robert H. H. Hugman, a landscape architect. No matter what country IMTA members come from, shopping will be an international favorite.