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Waco Opens Downtown Visitor Center to Boost Tourism
Waco Opens Downtown Visitor Center to Boost Tourism

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

Date posted01/14/2026


Seguin is in the running for America’s Favorite Small Town!
Seguin is in the running for America’s Favorite Small Town!

Seguin is in the running for America’s Favorite Small Town! What winning means for Seguin National recognition as America’s Favorite Small Town A July 4th celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary — with potential celebrity involvement, sponsor giveaways, and... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2026


VISIT PLANO ANNOUNCES NEW NATIONAL SALES MANAGER & MARKET SEGMENT REALIGNMENT
VISIT PLANO ANNOUNCES NEW NATIONAL SALES MANAGER & MARKET SEGMENT REALIGNMENT

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

Date posted01/13/2026


Visit Rockwall Transitions to City of Rockwall
Visit Rockwall Transitions to City of Rockwall

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

Date posted01/7/2026


HGTV crowns Fredericksburg one of the 50 best Christmas destinations in the US
HGTV crowns Fredericksburg one of the 50 best Christmas destinations in the US

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

Date posted12/12/2025


VISIT FRISCO SELECTED AS A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 2026 TRAVEL AWARDS WINNER
VISIT FRISCO SELECTED AS A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 2026 TRAVEL AWARDS WINNER

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

Date posted12/5/2025


Sugar Land launches new social district ahead of World Cup 2026
Sugar Land launches new social district ahead of World Cup 2026

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

Date posted12/3/2025


American Travel Sentiment Wave 102 - Longwoods Intl
American Travel Sentiment Wave 102 - Longwoods Intl

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

Date posted12/2/2025


Grapevine, Texas Named 'Best Christmas Town' in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Grapevine, Texas Named 'Best Christmas Town' in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

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

Date posted12/2/2025


TACVB is Now Destinations Texas
TACVB is Now Destinations Texas

We have some exciting news... TACVB 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. Our rebrand has led... Continue Reading

Date posted09/3/2025