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Ad hoc working group formed to pursue Spain flight connections and World Cup base camp

5822744 · September 24, 2025
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The committee approved an ad hoc working group to explore flight connectivity between San Antonio and Spain and the prospect of San Antonio serving as a 2026 World Cup team base; the group will sunset in January 2027 or on completion of its charge.

The Economic and Workforce Development Committee voted on Sept. 24 to establish an ad hoc working group to explore increased flight connectivity between San Antonio and Spain and to evaluate San Antonio's prospects to serve as a base camp for a national team during the 2026 World Cup.

Economic Development Director Brenda Hicks Sorensen told the committee that a recent delegation from Lanzarote highlighted opportunities in food, wine, tourism and trade tied to the city's newly formalized sister-city relationship. "Our…

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