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Audience Growth & Marketing Manager
Audience Growth & Marketing Manager

APPLY NOW Location/City: Spring, TX or RemoteJob Category: MarketingEducation Requirements: Bachelor'sExperience Requirements: 3 - 5 yearsType of Position: Full Time Role Overview: AJR Media Group is seeking an Audience Growth & Marketing Manager to own and grow the email marketing,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Visit Galveston Wins Top Honors in Public Relations and Marketing Awards Competitions
Visit Galveston Wins Top Honors in Public Relations and Marketing Awards Competitions

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 29, 2026) — Visit Galveston's year-long campaign commemorating the 125th anniversary of the 1900 Great Storm has earned the tourism organization two top honors, receiving both the Grand Excalibur Award from the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2026


Communications & Content Manager
Communications & Content Manager

KERRVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: Communications & Content ManagerNon-ExemptReports To President & Chief Executive OfficerSupervises None APPLY NOW Position PurposeThe Communications & Content Manager supports the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau's mission by... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2026


City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau
City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau

A familiar face with years of experience working in the public sector has been hired to head the city of Stephenville’s Tourism and Visitors Bureau. Lea Contreras will step into her now role on Monday, June 29. “I am really excited for the opportunity to join the city,” Lea... Continue Reading

Date posted07/6/2026


THLA Earns 2026 ISHA Award of Excellence in Education & Workforce Development
THLA Earns 2026 ISHA Award of Excellence in Education & Workforce Development

The Texas Hotel & Lodging Association has been awarded the 2026 Award of Excellence in Education/Workforce Development by the International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA).This prestigious award recognizes a state hotel association program that introduces new employees to the industry,... Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2026


THLA Honors Larry Woods with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
THLA Honors Larry Woods with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS — The Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) proudly recognized Larry Woods, CEO of Visit Boerne, with the 2026 THLA Lifetime Achievement Award during its Board of Directors Meeting held June 9, 2026, at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The award recognizes Woods’... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2026


U.S. Travel Association and Zartico form a strategic partnership to advance destination intelligence
U.S. Travel Association and Zartico form a strategic partnership to advance destination intelligence

Salt Lake City, UT – June 17, 2026 – Zartico and U.S. Travel Association today announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing destination intelligence capabilities across the U.S. Travel membership network. Through this collaboration, the organizations will launch joint research... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2026


City of Grand Prairie Full Time Tourism Administrator
City of Grand Prairie Full Time Tourism Administrator

APPLY NOW Develops, coordinates and implements strategic marketing, communications and promotional initiatives for Visit Grand Prairie to increase destination awareness, visitor engagement and tourism growth. Manages destination marketing efforts across digital platforms, social media, website,... Continue Reading

Date posted06/12/2026


Destination El Paso Taps Hometown Veteran to Lead DMO
Destination El Paso Taps Hometown Veteran to Lead DMO

Destination El Paso looked inward to tap its new president and CEO, appointing Visit El Paso Executive Director Brooke Underwood to the DMO’s top role effective June 1. "Stepping into this role is both exciting and deeply personal for me,” said Underwood in a media release announcing... Continue Reading

Date posted06/8/2026


Visit Fort Worth Names Mitch Whitten President & CEO
Visit Fort Worth Names Mitch Whitten President & CEO

FORT WORTH, Texas — Visit Fort Worth today announced that Mitch Whitten has been named president & CEO of the tourism organization to build on its dramatic growth in the hospitality industry and the completion of the expanded Convention Center in 2030. Whitten has served Visit Fort... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


Social Media Specialist
Social Media Specialist

APPLY NOW PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION: The Social Media Specialist serves as the primary driver of the Arlington CVB’s social media presence and digital storytelling efforts. This position leads the planning, creation, execution, and management of engaging, platform-native content... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2026


Galveston Island Named Host City for Go West Summit 2027
Galveston Island Named Host City for Go West Summit 2027

GALVESTON ISLAND, TEXAS (April 3, 2026) — Galveston Island has been selected as the official host city for the Go West Summit in 2027, marking a significant milestone for the region’s tourism industry and local economy. The annual event, which brings travel industry leaders, will take... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026