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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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.
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.
Austin Convention Center highlights artists during Black History Month
February 16, 2021
The Austin Convention Center Department is commemorating Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of four Black artists.
Austin Convention Center Department staff aid in creating shelf-stable food packages
April 27, 2020
The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is involved with two local community programs in the Eating Apart Together Initiative and with the Dell Medical Face Shield Project.
New interim director at Austin Convention Center Department
March 27, 2020
Trisha Tatro, assistant director of the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD), has been named interim director.
