Visit Boerne Director Larry Woods Announces Retirement After More Than Five Decades of Service to Texas Tourism Boerne, Texas — After more than 50 years in the hospitality and tourism industry, including 17 years as Director of Visit Boerne, Larry Woods announced his retirement, leaving... Continue Reading
USA Today's 10 Best is back with Granbury nominated for Best Historic Small Town in America! Being the only Texas city in the running, we're asking for a little help from our friends. Granbury has officially been nominated for Best Historic Small Town in America in the 2026 USA TODAY... Continue Reading
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
Bob Jameson, who has led Visit Fort Worth for 13 years as president and CEO, announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of April. “This has been the joy of my life,” Jameson said in a news release. “Tourism is important for our economy and our national visibility and must be... Continue Reading
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (January 22, 2026) - Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), and a branded owner, operator, and developer, today announces plans for Americana by Loews Hotels – Arlington, TX, its third hotel in Arlington, Texas’... 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
