Fort Worth, Texas -- With the $95 million Phase 1 of the Fort Worth Convention Center complete and the ribbon cut in December, Fort Worth is charging ahead with Phase 2 expansion and modernization plans presented to City Council Feb. 3. At $606 million, Phase 2 will deliver a new, flexible... Continue Reading
WACO, Texas — The City of Waco has appointed a permanent Chief Destination Development Officer as it continues its efforts to turn Waco into a "premier destination." On Thursday, Jan. 29, the City of Waco announced Lisa Blackmon had been appointed as Chief Destination Development... Continue Reading
For more than 35 years, Southern Living has partnered with builders, architects, and designers to produce custom houses that salute the Southern lifestyle and highlight the latest innovations in home design. This year, we are delighted to announce our Idea House is under construction in... Continue Reading
Waco relocated the visitor center from its previous location near Interstate 35 as part of the city's strategy to capitalize on urban growth. WACO, Texas — The new visitor center, housed in a formerly vacant building, aims to serve as a hub connecting visitors to the city's main... Continue Reading
Texas (January 5, 2026) – Visit Plano is pleased to announce the addition of Kaley Mancuso to its sales team as National Sales Manager. In this role, Mancuso will oversee a segment of the corporate market, as well as the social and education markets, supporting Visit Plano’s efforts to... Continue Reading
Visit Rockwall Transitions to City of RockwallRockwall, TX – January 6, 2026 - The City of Rockwall is pleased to announce that Visit Rockwall, the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Rockwall area, has officially transitioned to the City of Rockwall, bringing the organization... Continue Reading
HGTV just published a list of the 50 best Christmas towns in the United States, crowning Fredericksburg, TX as the top Christmas destination in the Lone Star State. The charming German town is known for its award-winning wineries, whimsical holiday vibes and magical Christmas spirit. READ THE... Continue Reading
FRISCO, TEXAS, Nov. 18, 2025 – Visit Frisco announced today that the destination has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards. The full list of winners can be found at goodhousekeeping.com/travel2026. Recognized for its family-friendly experiences, vibrant sports... Continue Reading
AXIOS Houston // Sugar Land is opening a social district on Friday, December 5th to create a livelier street scene, allowing people to sip alcoholic drinks outdoors while walking between bars, restaurants and shops in Town Square and First Colony Mall. Why it matters: This is part of a broader... Continue Reading
GET YOUR FREE COPY HERE According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 48% of them are aware that next year is the country’s 250th celebration of its founding in 1776. Of those aware of America 250, 61% report they are likely to take an overnight... Continue Reading
GRAPEVINE, TX, November 25, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Grapevine, the official Christmas Capital of Texas, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days, announced today that it has been named the Best Christmas Town in the “Happy Holidays” category of the Newsweek Readers’... Continue Reading
In September of 2025, TACVB rebranded and is now Destinations Texas! You may be wondering, why the name change? In truth, this is more than a name change. We've rebranded our organization because we've long sought an identity that reflects our mission, our members, and our future.... Continue Reading
