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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!
Click here for more information or to book a package. |
 Calendar of Events
CAF AIRSHO presented by Western National Bank
October 9 - 11
Grande Re-Opening of Blakemore Planetarium
Friday, October 9 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free to the Public! For more information visit www.museumsw.org.
OCTOBER
10 - 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and BBQ Cook-off
10 - Improve at the Yucca
10 - Healthy U 2009 - Health and Wellness Expo
10 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market
10 - Midland Community Theatre presents On Golden Pond
14 - Suez Shrine Circus
15 - Midland Festival Ballet presents An Intimate Italian Evening
15 - March of Dimes - TOUR DE VINE
16 - Midland Community Theatre presents On Golden Pond
17 - Midland Downtown Farmer's Market
17 - Fall Gathering Ranch Story Telling & Cowman's Awards
17 - Midland Community Theatre presents On Golden Pond
18 - Midland Reporter Telegram presents US Army Band Concert
23 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
24 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
30 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
31 - Midland Community Theatre presents Tuna Christmas
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 -
La Quinta Inn & Suites Midland North
2606 North Loop 250 West
Midland, TX 79707
Phone: 432-694-1200
Fax: 432-694-1206
 Experience the comfort and convenience of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Midland North. This spectacular all-suites hotel is entirely non-smoking and features the very best in amenities, such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, an onsite business center, fitness center, and Free Bright Side BreakfastTM for all guests.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Midland North is located only a mile from popular area attractions such as Citibank Ballpark and all the attractions Midland has to office. Offices for several major companies are within a three-mile radius, including Cingular, Exxon Mobile, and ConocoPhillips. In addition to free wireless high-speed Internet access, each spacious room features a separate sleeping and sitting area and includes a well-lit work desk, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board, and more.
The hotel also features a meeting room that easily fits up to 25 people, perfectly suited for corporate training or board meetings.
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Featured Attraction -
Brown-Dorsey Medallion House
213 North Weatherford
Midland, TX 79701
432-682-2931
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the Unites States Department of the Interior, The Brown-Dorsey House is believed to be the oldest dwelling in Midland, Texas. Built in 1899, A rancher and merchant Z. Taylor and wife Sara lived in the home after moving to Midland in 1884.
The home features carved wood details, an art glass window, and three fireplaces connected to a single chimney. The home contains eight rooms each restored to reflect the time period of the home, including pieces from the family.
Reservation must be made to visit the home, as it is completely run by volunteers. To make reservations, please call 432-682-2931. |
The CVB welcomes back Michele Seif 
The CVB is excited to announce that Michele Seif (formerly Michele Emmert) has returned to her position as Visitor Servicing Manager.
Michele is here to support groups with the many servicing options the CVB has available. Click here for more information on these services or contact Michele directly:
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Old Rankin Highway Visitor Center
Our ORHVC Volunteers of the Month for October are Dan and Barbara Dane. The couple moved to Midland in 1996 when Dan was transferred here as a Federal Administrative Law Judge. Barbara last worked as a Registered Nurse when they lived in Atlanta, George. Barbara has previously volunteered at the Midland Soup Kitchen as well as Travis Elementary School which she continues to do so to this day. Dan volunteered in the past at Meals on Wheels. They are both actively involved in the Parker Heights Christian Church in Odessa. They are a blessing and encouragement to many people in Midland and Odessa.
Dan and Barbara are a great asset to the Visitor Center and to travelers as they stop by for information about Midland and Texas. You can count on Dan and Barbara to be here faithfully for their shift and anytime you need them they joyfully help out. Both of them add so much to so many peoples' lives and it is a real joy to spend time with them at the visitors center.
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CVB Actions
CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU REPORTING:
July Servicing Numbers
Groups Serviced: 10
Overnight Visitors: 1,001
Day Visitors: 995
Inquires Answered: 355
Collateral Distributed: 4,694
Direct Visitor Spending: $357,830.00 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. August Sales Numbers
Requests for Proposals: 3
Definite Bookings: 6
Room Nights Booked: 377
Projected Direct Visitor Spending on August Sales: $$425,320.00
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. |
