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Construction Begins on Roanoke Hotel and Convention Center
Construction Begins on Roanoke Hotel and Convention Center

The City of Roanoke is excited to announce that visible construction activity will begin onMonday, August 24, 2026, at the future hotel and convention center site located at 600 SouthOak Street, marking an important step forward for the highly anticipated downtowndevelopment. Brasfield &... Continue Reading

Date posted09/17/2026


Tourism & Main Street Manager
Tourism & Main Street Manager

APPLY NOW DescriptionUnder the general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, this position directs the daily operations of the Convention and Visitors Bureau to enhance the City's image as a premier destination and serves as a liaison to the downtown business community.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/8/2026


Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator

APPLY NOW DescriptionUnder general direction of the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Coordinator plays a key role in promoting the City of College Station as a premier travel destination and business hub. This position supports the development and execution of marketing strategies and core... Continue Reading

Date posted09/8/2026


Account Executive
Account Executive

APPLY NOW ABOUT VISIT DALLAS: At Visit Dallas, we do things bigger, bolder and with just the right amount of swagger. We believe that our powerful can-do energy and warm hospitality set us apart, while empowering others to be their best, boldest and most fearless selves. Our team is made up of... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2026


Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator

APPLY NOW Job Title: Communications CoordinatorEmployer/Organization: Grapevine Convention & Visitors BureauLocation/City: Grapevine, TexasJob Category: MarketingEducation Requirements: Bachelor'sExperience Requirements: 3 - 5 yearsType of Position: Full TimeWage/Salary Range: $5091.78... Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2026


Updated Annual Industry Report: Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent in Destinations
Updated Annual Industry Report: Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent in Destinations

Previewed at the 2026 Destinations International Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon, Fired Up! Culture and SearchWide Global release their latest joint report, now ready for free download! Updated Annual... Continue Reading

Date posted07/29/2026


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


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


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