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Dallas Spartan Trifecta Weekend Returns to Granbury for Sixth Consecutive Year
Dallas Spartan Trifecta Weekend Returns to Granbury for Sixth Consecutive Year

Thousands of athletes and spectators expected October 17–18, bringing significant economic impact to the Celebration Capital of Texas GRANBURY, TEXAS — The Spartans are coming back to Granbury! Visit Granbury and its regional tourism partners are preparing to welcome the Dallas... Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2026


Marketing & Communications Specialist
Marketing & Communications Specialist

APPLY HERE Employer/Organization: Discover Odessa/Odessa Chamber of CommerceLocation/City: OdessaJob Category: MarketingType of Position: Full TimeWage/Salary Range: TBD Job Description: We're hiring! Come help us tell Odessa's story! 💙 Discover Odessa is looking for a Marketing &... Continue Reading

Date posted10/12/2026


Destination Waco Unveils Redesigned Website to Inspire and Simplify Trip Planning
Destination Waco Unveils Redesigned Website to Inspire and Simplify Trip Planning

Destination Waco Unveils Redesigned Website to Inspire and Simplify Trip Planning WACO, Texas — [October 5, 2026] — Destination Waco has launched a completely redesigned destination website, giving visitors a more intuitive and personalized way to discover things to do, places to... Continue Reading

Date posted10/8/2026


Visit McKinney Executive Director
Visit McKinney Executive Director

For more information contact:Clear Career ProfessionalsMichael Boese, President214-550-2850 Ext 4michael@clearcareerpro.com Acceptance of applications closes at:5 p.m. CT | Monday, October 26, 2026 Visit McKinney's next Executive Director is a destination marketing professional with a sales... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2026


Wichita Falls Marketing Coordinator
Wichita Falls Marketing Coordinator

APPLY NOW Employer/Organization: Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors BureauExperience Requirements: 3 - 5 yearsType of Position: Full TimeWage/Salary Range: $23.64-$25.53/ hour The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2026


Texian Rally Tours & Workshop
Texian Rally Tours & Workshop

Texas Independence Trail Region Hosts 2026 Texian Rally Tours & Workshop in Baytown BAYTOWN, TEXAS (October 2026) – The Texas Independence Trail Region (TITR) is proud to announce the Annual Texian Rally Tours & Workshop, returning to Baytown, Texas, on Thursday, November 12 and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2026


Director of Membership & Events
Director of Membership & Events

Please send the following to Kathleen Davis at kdavis@destinationstexas.org by Friday, October 16: • A current resume • A cover letter outlining your interest in the position • Your salary history, including your current position Position OverviewThe Director of Membership and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2026


Sales Manager - Visit Plano
Sales Manager - Visit Plano

APPLY NOW Are you energized by building relationships and creating opportunities that make a real impact? At Visit Plano, our Sales Managers are more than a salesperson—they're a brand ambassador for the city, working directly with corporate meeting planners and decision-makers to bring... Continue Reading

Date posted10/5/2026


Visit South Padre Island Names Veteran Tourism Professional Alex Thomas Chief Tourism Officer
Visit South Padre Island Names Veteran Tourism Professional Alex Thomas Chief Tourism Officer

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas, October 1, 2026 — Visit South Padre Island has announced the hiring of Alex Thomas as its new Chief Tourism Officer, bringing more than 30 years of tourism, destination development, cultural programming and special events experience to the organization. In the... Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2026


Visit McKinney Launches Redesigned Website to Help Travelers Discover and Plan Their Visit.
Visit McKinney Launches Redesigned Website to Help Travelers Discover and Plan Their Visit.

(McKinney – September 29, 2026) Visit McKinney has launched a completely redesigned destination website developed in partnership with Steeple Systems, an AI marketing technology company built specifically for destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The new VisitMcKinney.com website... Continue Reading

Date posted09/28/2026


Festival and Event Manager
Festival and Event Manager

APPLY NOW Job Title: Festival and Event ManagerJob Category: ManagerSalary: $55,000 – $60,000 AnnuallyTravel Required: YesPosition Type: Full-Time Qualifications and Education Requirements: TWO-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIRED; FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE PREFERRED MINIMUM THREE YEARS... Continue Reading

Date posted09/21/2026


Waco Forward: Shaping the Future of Waco’s Visitor Economy
Waco Forward: Shaping the Future of Waco’s Visitor Economy

Destination Waco has launched Waco Forward: Our Destination Strategy, a community-driven, five-year plan designed to guide the future of Waco’s visitor economy. Tourism generates $832 million in annual visitor spending and supports approximately 6,500 jobs across the Waco metropolitan area.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/21/2026