January 10, 2026
Big Bend CountryVisitElPaso.com/Meeting-planners; @DestinationElPaso; @VisitElPaso
El Paso offers an incredible range of group opportunities to immerse event attendees in the region’s culture, cuisine, and outdoor adventures, says Brooke Underwood, executive director of Visit El Paso. “Planners can create unforgettable experiences …
January 10, 2026
Big Bend CountryExploreDelRio.com; @DelRioChamberOfCommerce
Whether visiting for pleasure or business, the border city of Del Rio offers local dining and shopping, a plethora of outdoor adventures, and unique cultural and historic experiences, according to ExploreDelRio.com. Outdoor experiences include hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking …
January 10, 2026
Big Bend CountryVisitBigSpring.com; @VisitBigSpringTX
A gathering spot for centuries, thanks to a big, natural watering hole, Big Spring is an area of unique beauty and historic significance, located approximately halfway between Dallas and El Paso.
According to VisitBigSpring.com, historic Hotel Settles, which opened …
January 10, 2026
Whether planning a board retreat, citywide conference, or trade show, Plano delivers the ideal setting with more than 450,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and venues designed to suit every need and budget.
January 9, 2026
Destination Byran executive director John Friebele has been appointed to Destinations International’s Advisory Leadership Board for 2026. Destinations International is the world’s largest association for destination organizations and tourism professionals.
October 16, 2025
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center has announced a major refresh project totaling more than $6 million, aimed at modernizing guest rooms and meeting spaces with a nature-inspired design. The renovations are scheduled for completion by Feb. 27, 2026.
October 13, 2025
Tourism professionals from across the Gulf Coast will gather in Port Aransas this month for “Turning the Tide,” a first-of-its-kind summit focused on regenerative tourism. Hosted by Visit Port Aransas, in partnership with Madden Media, the two-day conference will take place Oct. 21–22, 2025, and will offer new strategies for building more sustainable and community-enriching tourism models.
August 19, 2025
Hotels Thompson Austin and tommie Austin have announced Christina Fry as their new general manager. In her new role, Fry will oversee the day-to-day functions of the downtown Austin hotel duo, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, and implementing marketing strategies, among other responsibilities.
June 12, 2025
Horseshoe Bay Resort, part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, has launched a new luxury experience: the Lady Bird II dining yacht, an 85-foot floating venue designed to host events for 30-85 guests on the waters of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (Lake LBJ).
February 28, 2025
Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) was recognized as the 2025 Most Exciting Meeting Destination Change Award winner at Southwest Showcase recently.
