Greetings!
It's that time of year again. The time of excitement of graduations, of sunny days and longer evenings--of planning summer vacations! This summer come enjoy one of the many events in Midland, experience our unique attractions, indulge at one of our iconic barbecue restaurants. Relax with those you love, watching the sun set on the West Texas horizon.
To plan your summer get-away, visit www.VisitMidlandTexas.com for information on events, accommodations, attractions, and much more!
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 Exclusive CouponSpecial Travel & Tourism Week Promotions!
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National Travel & Tourism Week Travel Rally
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Midland's Travel Rallly
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This week (May 7-15) is National Travel & Tourism Week. The Midland CVB held a Travel Rally on May 10 to honor the faces of tourism in Midland and celebrate travel's impact on the local economy. Mayor Perry signed a proclamation declaring it Travel & Tourism Week in Midland. Midland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Bobby Burns, spoke on Why Travel Matters and Midland CVB Director, Gaylia Olivas, spoke on the accomplishments of the CVB this last year.
Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of Texas.
According to the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism department, tourism creates $295 million in direct spending for Midland. Travel provides 3,070 jobs and generates $3.9 million in tax revenue in our local economy.
From March 2010 to February 2011, the CVB booked 26 events, generating 6,299 room nights and $3,113,770 in direct visitor spending. We serviced 187 events that generated 31,468 room nights and $19,364,380 in direct visitors spending.
Bottom line, TRAVEL MATTERS!
Check out more photos of the rally
Check out videos of the rally
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Midland in the News
 Check out the article on Midland and West Texas in the Meeting Planners International Dallas/Fort Worth chapter's Current Magazine.
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Recent Happenings
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Katie Sangl
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The CVB has welcomed our newest team member, Katie Sangl. She joined the CVB team in March as the Sports Sales Manager. She has over five years experience in the hotel hospitality business at the W Hotel in Dallas with two years as the marketing manager.
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Brenda Kissko, Midland CVB, & Linda Sweatt, Odessa CVB
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The Midland CVB recently co-hosted a booth at the Texas Travel Industry Travel Fair with the Odessa CVB. Brenda Kissko, Midland's tourism & public relations manager, attended and spoke to TXDOT & AAA travel counselors, TPWD and Texas Highways employees about Midland's unique selling points.
The Midland CVB recently hosted two motorcoaches full of 4th graders from Houston on an educational tour through West Texas. The CVB also hosted a tour group from California on a tour through the Big Bend region.
Christopher Havins, convention sales manager, along with Hilton Midland Plaza's Keith Dial, Mary Jo White, and Aileen Manuel, recently won their bid to host the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association April 22-26, 2013. The event is projected to bring in an estimated 400 attendees and $232,500 in direct visitor spending to the Midland economy.
Katie Sangl, sports sales manager, has worked to book the Junior Olympics Region 8 State Boxing Championships. This is the first time in Midland and Katie, along with the local boxing representatives are working to make this a great tournament. The event will be June 10 -12 and is projected to bring in an estimated $318,225 to the Midland economy.
Brenda Kissko is currently serving on the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and attended the board retreat & planning session.
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Vote now for your favorite Midland companies!
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Calendar of Events
Click here for the most up-to-date list of all that's happening in Midland every day this summer and more information on the below events.
Just a few highlights:
May
12-14 - CrudeFest
13-15 - Great Outdoors Expo (Midland County Horseshoe)
20-21 - Celebration of the Arts (Midland Center)
June
Summer Mummers (Yucca Theatre) - through labor day
3-4 - Mex Tex Family Fiesta (Scharbauer Sports Complex)
10 - Mariachi Concert (Midland High School)
July
29-31 - Tall City Blues Fest (Centennial Plaza)
Visit www.VisitMidlandTexas.com/coe for more information on theses events and an up-to-date, detailed calendar.
If we are missing an event that the public needs to know about, 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!
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Old Rankin Highway Visitors Center
Next time you're in Midland, or just driving down Interstate 20, be sure and drop by the Visitor Center, open Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1406 W. I20, Midland, TX 79701
(Exit 136 off of I20)
(432) 687-8285
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Thank you for taking the time to view and read our eNewsletter. If we can assist you with any group event bringing in visitors to Midland please let us know. Share this email with co-workers, friends, family, whomever so that everyone can know what Midland has going on!
Sincerely,
The Staff
Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau
109 N. Main
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-683-3381
Toll free: 800-624-6435
Fax: 432-686-3556
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Travel Matters!
The Dollars and Sense of Texas Tourism
Click here to watch the TTIA Video highlighting the impact of tourism on our economy.
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We want your event to be hosted in Midland and our sales staff is here to make that happen!
We are your liaison to everything Midland. Submit an RFP with us and we will assist with group rates at local hotel properties and any other facilities.
You can't go wrong with the West Texas hospitality provided by our staff that your event will experience.
We'll see ya'll soon!
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