Business View Magazine | September 2019

82 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2019 So Motivating. So Padre. With 34 miles of pristine shoreline, year- round perfect weather, and a lively dining and nightlife scene, South Padre Island is a popular destination for travelers seeking a tropical getaway. But the sun, surf, and sand aren’t just reserved for vacationers. South Padre Island offers all the essentials for hosting an event that will inform, inspire and improve your sense of camaraderie, both in and out of the boardroom. From sandcastle building lessons to horseback riding on the beach, the Island offers a variety of experiences that are motivating and personalized. Delightfully mild temperatures and warm, calm water make any time of the year ideal for planning. Plus, the Island offers lodging tailored to fit all styles and budgets, from rental condominiums and beach homes to full-service resort hotels and motels. ...... To learn more, please visit our website www.sopadre.com operations and serviced 615,000 passengers. It hosts six commercial carriers: Southwest, United, American, and Frontier, with seasonal service from Delta and Sun Country, offering non-stop service to Houston, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Depending on the day and season, it sees up to 18 daily airline departures. The Airport is also known as the “Gateway to South Padre Island,” one of the area’s most popular tourist destinations. In addition, Valley International is a major cargo hub, currently ranked 71st in the U.S., with approximately 60,000 tons transported annually by DHL Aviation, which has a freight facility, and FedEx Express, which operates a regional sort facility, there. Valley International is also a general aviation airport serviced by two professional FBOs – Sun Valley Aviation and Gulf Aviation - with ample area available for new GA and corporate hangar development. “General aviation has been increasing here,” Esterly notes. “Our hangars are full and Sun Valley just constructed a new hangar South Padre Island - Make it Yours

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