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Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Film Friendly Texas Workshop

REGISTER TODAY Sign up today and learn more about the media production industries of Texas and how to achieve the Film Friendly Texas certification for your community! Online registration is open for the next Film Friendly Texas workshop, to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2026


Discover Denton Announces Brian Hilterbrandt as Director of Sales
Discover Denton Announces Brian Hilterbrandt as Director of Sales

DENTON, Texas — Discover Denton announces the hiring of Brian Hilterbrandt as Director of Sales. With 28 years of experience with Marriott International, Hilterbrandt brings an extensive hospitality background and a commitment to industry relationships to Discover Denton’s efforts to... Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2026


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


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


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


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


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


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


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