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As the holiday season approaches, plan a fun-filled weekend with your family for a shopping get-away to The Tall City! The Midland CVB is excited to provide our visitors with a list of themed weekend travel packages with special rates for a weekend get-away. Escape for the weekend - come relax in one of Midland's luxurious hotels, take delight in the many unique attractions, and savor the experience at a delicious restaurant. These make great gifts for a spouse, family member or friend!
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 Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER
6 - HEB Feast of Sharing
6 - UTPB - First Friday Mass brought by Catholic Student Association
6 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
7 - Fiddlesticks Farms - Can and Coat Drive (through November 28th)
7 - Annual Gem & Mineral Show
7 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market - Big Birthday Bash
7 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
7 - 1st Annual Pre-Holiday House Party/Butch Avery "Back to the Basics of Rhythm &
Blues"
8 - Annual Gem & Mineral Show
8 - A Night to Honor Israel
12 - Travel & Tourism Meeting at Bush Childhood Home hosted by Midland CVB
12 - Business After Hours celebrating the re-opening of the Blakemore Planetarium
12 - Dr. Sam Gosling, author of "Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You"
13 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
14 - Teen F.L.O.W. Youth Ministries: Praise and Worship Garage Sale
14 - Face the Race 5K Walk & Run
14 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market - Big Birthday Bash
14 - Fiddlesticks Farms - Dairy Day
14 - Poetry in the Basin
14 - HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE - Basin PBS' Annual Documentary Series Premiere
14 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
17 - Midland Networking Breakfast
19 - Show of Support Military Hunt
19 - Texas Pecos Trail Region Meeting
20 - Midland Community Theatre presents A Christmas Carol
21 - Make-A-Wish Foundation's 4th annual Race for Wishes
21 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market - Big Birthday Bash
21 - Fiddlesticks Farms - Wild West Day
21 - Midland Community Theatre presents A Christmas Carol
21 - Allegro, Inc and Alma Nova guitar-flute duo concert
22 - Allegro, Inc and Alma Nova guitar-flute duo concert
24 - Museum of the Southwest's Christmas at the Mansion (through December 30)
28 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market - Big Birthday Bash
28 - Fiddlesticks Farms - Last Chance Day
28 - Midland Community Theatre presents A Christmas Carol
If you think we are missing an event that the public needs to know about then please let us know. Anyone can visit our website and simply click on "Submit Event" and fill out the entry form. It's that simple! |
Featured Hotel -
Sleep Inn & Suites
Experience convenience & comfort at the newly built Sleep Inn & Suites. Guest of this hotel will experience the very best in amenities , such as FREE airport shuttle,FREE wireless high-speed internet access, 32-inch flat screen LCD televisions, and microwaves and refrigerators in every room.
The Sleep Inn & Suites of Midland is within walking distance to the Scharbauer Sports Complex, home to the Citibank Ball park and Grande Communications Stadium. Popular attractions like Midland College, the Midland Convention Center multipurpose venue and the Midland International Airport are only minutes away. In addition to a FREE deluxe complimentary breakfast each guest room includes a work desk, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board and more.
We also have an on-site exercise room, expansive outdoor pool and hot tub. Golfers will appreciate the onsite putting green.
5612 Deauville Blvd
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 694-4200 |
Featured Attraction -
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
 Opened in 1975, The Petroleum Museum tells the story of petroleum and energy and its impact on our lives. With its interactive exhibits, exquisite oil paintings and the legendary Chaparral cars, the Museum offers something for everyone.
The Museum's story of petroleum begins by tracing the geology of the Permian Basin back 250 million years with video presentations and an underwater exploration of the Permian Sea. A stroll through a Boomtown takes visitors back 100 years when oil was discovered in the Permian Basin. The advancing technology of the industry is explained to guests from nitro glycerin shoots to fracturing for enhanced recovery. The story of pipelines laid throughout the area is told through the beautiful paintings of John C. Scott.
Experience the cultural history of the Permian Basin through the incredible paintings of award winning artist Tom Lovell. Lovell traces our cultural history from the early Native Americans to the ranchers and oil men who settled the Permian Basin.
The Chaparral cars take visitors back to the 60's when Jim Hall captivated the racing world with his innovative race cars. Applied engineering and technology are the buzzwords in this gallery as guests experience the thrill of Can-Am racing with hands-on exhibits and video presentations.
The Museum is open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 and Sundays 2:00 - 5:00. Strollers and wheelchairs are available. Admission is charged.
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 683-4403 |
Old Rankin Highway Visitor Center
The mission of the Old Rankin Highway Visitors Center is to draw visitors off of Interstate 20 and encourage them to stay, spend money and play in Midland. Through displays, educational areas and promotional information they are encouraged to stay in Midland hotels, visit Midland attractions, shop in our great variety of shops and to sample the variety of cuisine available.
Millions of vehicles pass through Midland via Interstate 20 every year. The Old Rankin Highway Visitors Center is the first impression travelers have of our wonderful community.
The visitors center is seeking a few very special volunteers to join our group of wonderful volunteers we have now to help us make a great first impression. Volunteers have the opportunity to meet travelers from around the state, country and world. While visitors are learning about Midland and our region, volunteers have the opportunity to learn about the visitors' home towns as well. Midland has a lot to offer in the way of food, fun and hospitality. Join us at ORHVC as we invite travelers to visit our community's attractions,
events and businesses!
For more information about volunteering, please
contact Daisy Bowers at the Visitors Center, (432) 687-8286
1406 West I-20
Midland, Texas 79701
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CVB Actions
CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU REPORTING:
August Servicing Numbers
Groups Serviced: 11
Overnight Visitors: 1,767
Day Visitors: 2,523
Inquires Answered: 343
Collateral Distributed: 1,023
Direct Visitor Spending: $1,017,345.00
Numbers are reported one month behind sales numbers due to tracking and reporting. Our servicing manager as well as staff continually strives to provide all visitors with West Texas hospitality and information to make their stay enjoyable and one worth repeating. "Visitor numbers" are estimated by event right holders and provided by tracking reports. "Inquiries Answered" are phone, mail, email, and walk-ins. These numbers are compiled with the CVB downtown office and the Visitor Center on I20. "Collateral Distributed" is the number of informative pieces of information such as Midland Visitor Guide and Locator Maps. Again, these numbers are compiled with the CVB downtown office and the Visitor Center.
September Sales Numbers
Requests for Proposals: 6
Definite Bookings: 8
Room Nights Booked: 1,260
Projected Direct Visitor Spending on September Sales: $453,500.00
We report one month behind so that we can give a full months representation. "Requests for Proposals" are leads that are captured by the CVB and distributed to local hotels, meeting facilities, and sporting venues. "Bids Submitted" are proposals sent to event right holders to try to bring an event to Midland. "Definite Bookings" are leads that have turned into definite business for Midland. "Room Nights Booked" is the number of sleeping room nights that are associated with the definite business booked. "Direct Visitor Spending" is the estimated dollar amount that an event will bring in; calculating the number of dollars visitors will spend in Midland's economy.
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