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Going for the Green
The April 2006 issue of Time magazine mentions Austin as one of three environmentally aware and politically active towns, emphasizing the city council decision to abandon the construction of a coal power plant in favor of renewable energy. One of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau's important markets is environmental groups. This spring, American Waterworks, The Nature Conservancy and the Texas Commission on Environmental Equality are among the groups holding annual meetings in the Austin Convention Center and local hotels. Austin's reputation as an environmentally and socially conscious city enhances its image nationally as ACVB works to bring more "green" meetings here.
ACVB Hosts Houston Media Event
ACVB, along with the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, entertained ten journalists at a media luncheon in Houston last month. Chef John Sheely (far left) hosted the luncheon at his Mockingbird Bistro & Wine Bar. Other chefs participating in the event were Randy Evans, Brennan's of Houston; Joseph Oldham, Quattro at the Four Seasons Houston, and Hugo Ortega of Hugo's.
Austin City Limits and Grammy Winners Kick Off Latino Music Month
With May designated as Latino Music Month in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World jumpstarts the celebration with Austin Acentos, a reception at the Austin City Limits studio featuring a performance by Manuel "Cowboy" Donley y Las Estrellas. Legends of Tejano Music on April 22 features Grammy winners Little Joe Hernandez, Sunny Ozuna and Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution. Latino Music Month runs in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo, the Austin Salsa Festival, Sonidos del Barrio and Para Cultura Spring Festival.
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National Tourism/See America Week
In celebration of National Tourism Week, Dexter Koehl, vice president of Industry Relations for Travel Industry Association of America, presents a "State of the Industry" address on the importance of travel and service in the tourism industry at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on May 18 at 8:30 a.m. The program also includes the announcement of two winning photographs from the Austin High School students who submitted entries for an exhibit/contest showcasing Austin through their eyes. The winning entries receive $500 prizes, sponsored by Wachovia Securities. Contact Adriana McWilliams, tourism director, (512) 583-7228
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 April Events: Austin Celebrates Diversity
Barton Creek Resort & Spa Names New Rooms Division Director
Tourism Council Meeting
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The 50 Best Places to Live
Men's Journal
(April 2006)
"The Best of the Best"
"Austin's outdoor entertainment is just as plentiful as its live music...The surrounding Texas Hill Country is ideal for hard-training cyclists..., and at midday the downtown Hike and Bike Trail is a raging river of lunch-hour athletes."
Food Finds
Southern Living
(April 2006)
Uchi, Guero's Taco Bar, Ranch 616, the Driskill Grill and Jeffrey's were highlighted in this monthly feature. "Tiny, inexpensive dishes fly, rapid-fire, out of chef Tyson Cole's kitchen and pack a big, Texas-size taste wallop [at Uchi]."
City Guide
concierge.com
(March 2006)
This online affiliate of Conde Nast Traveler has launched an Austin city guide showcasing the best of Austin. The tell-all guide suggests dining spots, recreational activities and accommodations. "Austin loves its live music. Even though clubs around the country have long since shifted to DJs, Austin has remained true to its roots. And no time is as rootsy, as rowdy, or as invigorating as when the two major music festivals roll into town."
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Austin CVB Mission Statement:
The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau is charged with marketing Austin nationally and internationally as a premier business and leisure destination, thus enriching our community's overall quality of life.
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