In the Media

 

25 Reasons We Love Austin
Budget Travel
(February 2009)
"The quirky Texas capital sways to the strum of its own guitar. … What accounts for Austin's deep calm? As all those I'D RATHER BE IN SAVASANA bumper stickers suggest, this is a yoga town… A street party breaks out on South Congress Avenue on the First Thursday of each month."

Austin is the Perfect Place to Celebrate a Birthday (and to Snack)
El Paso Times
(January 18, 2008)
"[My] kids, who live on both sides of the country, suggested we meet [for my birthday] in a city with nonstop flights from their departure cities...With their interests in food, music and a casual environment, Austin was a no-brainer."

Movie-Centric in Austin, Texas
MovieMaker Magazine
(Fall 2008)
"Austin’s movie heritage is like none other – and they intend to keep it that way. Robert Rodriguez, Richard Linklater and Quentin Tarantino are all part of Austin’s bloodline, constantly reinvigorating the local movie scene and attracting like-minded amateurs to the city."

No Vacancy
Austin Business Journal
(January 23, 2009)
"While Americans cut back sharply on tourism and travel spending...the convention business in Austin demands more hotel space, said Bob Lander, president and CEO of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau...Despite a projected [dip in convention bookings in 2010], the need for more downtown hotel rooms is acute in order to prebook business for future years."

Welcome to the Austin Song Contest
Austin American-Statesman
(January 25, 2009)
"Can an Austin songwriter capture the essence of Austin? That’s the question posed by the first Austin song Contest. Local musicians and songwriters are invited to submit entries for the song-off, which is sponsored by the Austin Music Office, a division of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau."