Austin Convention Center Department welcomes two new executive team members
June 26, 2023
Austin Convention Center Department has promoted Katy Zamesnik to assistant director and welcomed Rolando Fernandez, Jr., as deputy director.
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Drawing a crowd: Government and university events bring in big numbers
June 23, 2023
From student leaders to county officials, members of government and university organizations are back in person. And the events are bigger than ever, with many seeing larger-than-normal attendance numbers, even when compared with 2019 levels.
Austin Convention Center redevelopment and expansion moves into the design phase
May 30, 2023
The City of Austin is seeking a professional design and engineering firm for the next phase in the redevelopment and expansion of the Austin Convention Center.
Austin Convention Center and Palmer Events Center earn GBAC Star accreditation
February 13, 2023
The Austin Convention Center (pictured) and Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas have both earned 2023 Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation.
Austin Convention Center Department recognized for its impact on industry and community
December 19, 2022
The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) was recently named the 2022 Bruce Walcutt Spirit of Hospitality Award winner by Visit Austin.
Go Green: Eco-friendly destinations could be a tipping point to increase registration numbers
September 15, 2022
The meeting and event industry leaves a huge carbon footprint, and more and more planners, clients, and attendees are saying environmental stewardship is becoming a higher priority.
Eighteen Southern spots that make you go WOW!
April 25, 2022
For our annual roundup of destinations that WOW, ConventionSouth presents 18 impressive ideas for planners to consider, from down-home fun to high-end luxury.
Trisha Tatro becomes first woman director of Austin Convention Center Department
July 15, 2021
Trisha Tatro has been appointed as the first woman director of the Austin Convention Center Department. She served as interim director for 16 months.
Plans to expand Austin Convention Center cancelled by city
May 3, 2021
Plans for a westward expansion of the Austin Convention Center have been dropped due to failed negotiations to buy land adjacent to the venue.
Discover 12 destinations that WOW! event planners and attendees alike
April 20, 2021
Event planners are a well-traveled bunch, and they are no strangers to beautiful locales with top-tier amenities. But there are some places that make even this experienced crew stop and say “WOW!”
