Visit San Antonio
Clay Carabajal is a seasoned professional in media relations and animal conservation, currently serving as the Media Relations Manager at Visit San Antonio since April 2023. Previously, Clay held various roles at Abilene Zoo, including Animal Ambassador & Conservation Curator and Public Relations & Marketing Manager from September 2021 to May 2023. Clay's extensive experience at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment spanned over 16 years, with positions as a Senior Animal Trainer, Associate Marketing Manager, and Performer, showcasing a talent for guest engagement and education. Additionally, Clay worked as an Educator at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2019. Clay is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Visit San Antonio
Visit San Antonio markets the city as a leisure and convention/meetings destination for the purpose of positively affecting the local economy. Visit San Antonio works with both private and public entities to promote the destination and is funded by hotel occupancy taxes. San Antonio receives 34.4 million visitors annually and the hospitality industry delivers a $13.6 billion economic impact.