Can show caves in Texas and around the world survive after COVID-19?
Show caves have been financially devastated by COVID-19′s effect on tourism
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SAN ANTONIO – When most people think about the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on business, tourism, or even education, the show cave industry may not immediately come to mind, but it’s mired in all three areas.
There are seven show caves in Texas, including Natural Bridge Caverns, Wonder Cave, Cascade Caverns, and Cave Without a Name which are all less than an hour’s drive from downtown.
Why should you care?
During the first half of 2020, 94% of show caves worldwide closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Show Caves Association (ISCA). There are 144 show caves in the U.S. and more than 1,600 show cave businesses throughout the world.