Destination El Paso names Brooke Underwood president and CEO
June 8, 2026
Destination El Paso has appointed Brooke Underwood as its new president and CEO.
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Omni Hotels breaks ground on new luxury property in Midland
March 31, 2026
Omni Hotels & Resorts broke ground March 31 on its new 143-room luxury hotel in Midland, marking the company’s twelfth Texas property. The Omni Midland Hotel is scheduled to open in late 2027.
Visit Fort Worth CEO Bob Jameson to retire after 13 years
February 2, 2026
Bob Jameson, who helped transform Fort Worth into one of the nation’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, will retire this spring after 13 years as president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth. Jameson’s retirement is effective April 30, 2026.
Waco/McLennan County
January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesDestinationWaco.org; @VisitWacoTexas
Home to Baylor University, Waco offers excellent amenities along the Brazos River and Interstate 35, according to Kaitlyn Skinner, destination marketing and tourism specialist for Destination Waco. “With downtown hotels just minutes from local shops and restaurants, Waco is …
Denton/Denton County
January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesDiscoverDenton.com; @DiscoverDenton
“Home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, Denton offers groups excellent venues, more than 2,400 guest rooms, and outstanding amenities,” says Kristi Franz, executive director of Visit Denton.
LEED Gold-certified AAA Four Diamond Embassy Suites …
Arlington/Tarrant County
January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesArlington.org; @Visit_Arlington
Opened in 2024, Arlington Convention Center Complex includes the 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel and the 300-room Live! by Loews Arlington. The complex offers more than 266,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, which includes a 51,224-square-foot ballroom with a …
San Antonio
January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitSanAntonio.com/Meeting-Professionals; @VisitSanAntonio
“San Antonio delivers the perfect balance of authenticity and inspiration,” according to Tyler Orwig, senior vice president of sales for Visit San Antonio. “After meeting in one of our state-of-the-art venues, groups can stroll to The Alamo, visit …
McAllen
January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitMcAllen.com; @VisitMcAllen
McAllen Convention Center features 174,000 square feet of multifunctional space, including a 60,000-square-foot exhibition hall. The adjacent 1,800-seat Performing Arts Center is ideal for large sessions. The surrounding convention center district offers an array of accommodations, dining, entertainment,
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Laredo
January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitLaredo.com; @VisitLaredoTX
Located on the U.S.-Mexico border, Laredo offers planners the energy and diversity of two nations and two cultures, all in one vibrant city, according to Sofia Soto, sales account coordinator for Visit Laredo. “Meeting planners love Laredo’s authentic cultural …
Plano
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesLocated 20 minutes from Dallas, Plano has more than 60 hotels and more than 1,000 restaurants across four shopping, dining, and entertainment districts—all conveniently situated near convention hotels.
“Plano is truly the land of plenty,” says Mark W. Thompson, …
