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VOTE FOR BOERNE Exciting news for one of our Destinations Texas members! Boerne has been named one of the Hallmark Channel’s Top 25 Merriest Christmas Towns for 2026, and it is the only Texas town selected as a finalist! Now, Boerne is calling on tourism and hospitality partners from... Continue Reading
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
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
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
The Texas Hotel & Lodging Association has been awarded the 2026 Award of Excellence in Education/Workforce Development by the International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA).This prestigious award recognizes a state hotel association program that introduces new employees to the industry,... Continue Reading
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS — The Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) proudly recognized Larry Woods, CEO of Visit Boerne, with the 2026 THLA Lifetime Achievement Award during its Board of Directors Meeting held June 9, 2026, at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The award recognizes Woods’... Continue Reading
Salt Lake City, UT – June 17, 2026 – Zartico and U.S. Travel Association today announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing destination intelligence capabilities across the U.S. Travel membership network. Through this collaboration, the organizations will launch joint research... Continue Reading
Destination El Paso looked inward to tap its new president and CEO, appointing Visit El Paso Executive Director Brooke Underwood to the DMO’s top role effective June 1. "Stepping into this role is both exciting and deeply personal for me,” said Underwood in a media release announcing... Continue Reading
FORT WORTH, Texas — Visit Fort Worth today announced that Mitch Whitten has been named president & CEO of the tourism organization to build on its dramatic growth in the hospitality industry and the completion of the expanded Convention Center in 2030. Whitten has served Visit Fort... Continue Reading
GALVESTON ISLAND, TEXAS (April 3, 2026) — Galveston Island has been selected as the official host city for the Go West Summit in 2027, marking a significant milestone for the region’s tourism industry and local economy. The annual event, which brings travel industry leaders, will take... Continue Reading
The Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau (FCVB) has hired a new President/Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Oliveira. Lisa brings more than 15 years of experience in tourism and hospitality, most recently serving as President/CEO of Visit Fresno County. In that role, she led strategic... Continue Reading
Georgetown will host the Texas Downtown Regional Roundtable taking place on May 7–8! Tentative schedule includes: Thursday, May 7 Morning: Welcome and event kickoff Midday–Afternoon: Guided tours and on-the-ground exploration of downtown businesses, districts, and key... Continue Reading
