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Noteworthy:
Hotel Occupancy Rates Up—Smith Travel Research reports that Austin hotel occupancy increased more than 18 percent from February 2004 to February 2005 and year-to-date up 15 percent. Properties in the downtown and northwest areas continue to show the biggest jump from a year ago. However, occupancy throughout the city still looks healthy for 2005. By comparison, Dallas and San Antonio experienced single digit increases in February and Houston occupancy remained flat.
Heritage Society Honors Baker—The Heritage Society of Austin will present Betty Baker, director of Heritage Marketing, with the “McBee Visionary Award” at its luncheon on April 28. The Society annually honors individuals and institutions for their visionary approach to preservation and commitment to maintaining Austin’s architectural, cultural and environmental heritage.
Tauck Tours Austin—Tauck World Discovery, voted the "World's Best Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter" three times by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine, has added Austin back to its tour itinerary. Austin is part of an eight-day Lone Star trip offered April-October.
New Non-Stop at ABIA—Northwest Airlines recently announced a new non-stop service from Indianapolis to Austin beginning on June 9. Northwest added the flights in response to the demand from increased corporate and summer travelers.
Austin Scores Basketball Team—The National Basketball Development League brings a new basketball team, comprised of free agents from across the nation, to Austin in November. Austinites have the opportunity to name the team. Visit www.nba.com/nbdl/austin for more information.
Austin CVB Heads to Pow Wow—The Austin CVB Tourism Department heads to NYC for the 37th annual International Pow Wow, May 3-7. Hosted by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), Pow Wow is the premier U.S. marketplace for international travel professionals. This year, TIA expects 5,500 attendees from nearly 80 countries seeking information about US travel destinations.
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Noteworthy Read More
 Hotel Occupancy Rates Up
Heritage Society Honors Baker
Tauck Tours Austin
New Non-Stop at ABIA
Austin Scores Basketball Team
Austin CVB Heads to Pow Wow
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City Escape: All-Hours
National Geographic Adventure
(March/April 2005)
“The downtown music scene may rule the night, but that doesn’t mean Austin isn’t just as exciting by the light of day. In the Greenbelt, a network of parks that rings the city, you can fly-fish, ride singletrack, climb a rock wall, or take a dip in a refreshing spring.”
The Motel Gets Its Groove Back
Budget Travel
(April 2005)
“The Austin Motel is proud of its flavor. SO CLOSE YET SO FAR OUT reads the flashing marquee outside the motel, which was built in 1938. Each room has a unique theme, from the kitschy (room 258’s Monet Honeymoon wall mural) to the beyond (the original ‘60s lime-green-and-blue wallpaper in room 145, Polka Dot Surprise. The website includes images of all 41 rooms; scope them all out and book the one that suits you best.”
Check ‘em out, movie buffs! The stars, the bars, the lines, the tabs
The Miami Herald
(January 30, 2005)
“South by Southwest, Austin, Texas: (March 11-20). The scene for a film festival is appealingly relaxed and loosey-goosey. You’ll see your share of celebrities and maybe even a couple of terrific movies, but you won’t get stressed out doing it.”
Austin is Music to Visitors’ Ears
Small Market Meetings
(February 2005)
“Austin is the state capital and is home to the University of Texas and Dell Computers, so naturally it is known for its politics, its campus life and computers. But Austin is known for much more including music, wildflowers and bats. In 1991, the Austin City Council made official the city’s reputation as a music mecca, proclaiming it as the Live Music Capital of the World. The city certainly lives up to the slogan.”
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One World Theatre
Nestled amid the hills west of Austin is One World Theatre, a renowned music hall that also doubles as a special events venue for meetings, seminars and receptions. The 8,300-square-foot Tuscan villa, located just 15 minutes form downtown, features a theatre that accommodates 300, a ballroom conducive to luncheons and black-tie events and the outdoor piazza with incredible hill country views.
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April 1-2
Texas Speech Language
Hearing Association
2005 TSHA Annual Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.txsha.org
Est. Attendance 2,600
April 1-2
Association of Texas
Professional Educators
2005 ATPE Annual State Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.atpe.org
Est. Attendance 1,400
April 6-8
Texas Library Association
Annual Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.txla.org
Est. Attendance 7,000
April 15-24
Junior Volleyball Association of Austin
2005 JVAA Lone Star Classic National Qualifier
Austin Convention Center
www.austinjuniors.com
Est. Attendance 6,000
April 20
Associated General
Contractors of Texas
2005 Austin Area Forecast Meeting
Palmer Events Center
www.agctx.org
Est. Attendance 1,200
April 24-April 27
Association for Compensatory
Educators of Texas
2005 Spring Conference
Renaissance Austin
www.acetx.org
Est. Attendance 1,000
May 2-May 4
Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality
2005 Environmental Trade Fair
and Conference
Austin Convention Center
www.tceq.state.tx.us
Est. Attendance 3,300
May 2-May 3
Texas Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association
2005 Annual Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.tpca.org
Est. Attendance 2,600
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