Party Like an Austin Rock Star

Following the success of last summer's closing night of the Destination Marketing Association International conference at La Zona Rosa, Austin is taking the city's party atmosphere on the road. Austin CVB hosts the "unofficial after-party" at the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) 2007 Annual Meeting on January 7 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto, Canada.

PCMA holds the industry's largest annual gathering of meeting industry professionals. Two large-screen duratrans welcome attendees and invite them to ACVB's event as they arrive at the Toronto airport. More than 200 meeting planners and others are expected to mingle and network as they rock out to 80's greats performed by The Spazmatics.

The event is designed to raise awareness of Austin as a convention destination among some of the key players in the industry. It serves as an opportunity to showcase Austin as an exciting, friendly destination.




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Texas Tune-up

Conde Nast Traveler
(December 2006)
"...What is it about the self-proclaimed live music capital of the world that makes it so important a venue for popular cultural events such as South By, and also an intellectually diverse and progressive city in a state that prides itself on its conservatism? ...Austin has always been a melting pot of musical influences and styles, and this, combined with the open-armed nature of the city, has let to its most recent cultural metamorphosis -the infusion of New Orleans musicians and their sound in the wake of Katrina."
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Winter Retreats

Texas Monthly
(November 2006)
"The best time to hear great music in Austin is...anytime! The sounds vary from rock/alternative and blues to classical and gospel at the city's almost 200 live music venues, ranging from stages at the aiport to clubs in the Sixth Street entertainment district and the Warehouse District."
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Awesome Austin

Forbes.com
(October 2006)
"With its hip coffeehouses, cargo shorts-and-sandals dress code and celebrity residents, Austin exudes youthful energy. Austin continues to spawn entrepreneurs, especially in the fast-growing wireless technology community. Nearly 100 companies employ 4,000 people here, making the city one of the U.S.'s busiest for business travel."
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Deep in the Heat of Texas

The Independent (London)
(November 19, 2006)
"Austin lies in the midst of Hill Country - more than 14,000 square miles of cedar and mesquite trees, lakes, rivers and idyllic natural springs... There are more than 50 miles of scenic paths that follow natural green belts all over this city."
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Strollin' on the River

Winnipeg Sun (Winnipeg, Canada)
(November 26, 2006)
"Austin bills itself as the live music capital of the world, sporting clubs throughout the city-even an Applebees. Music ranges from blues and rock to country and bluegrass...Sixth Street and the Warehouse District and hopping on Friday and Saturday nights, but there's lots of good music to be heard throughout the rest of the week."












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.


 

The Salt Lick BBQ

One of Austin's most popular barbecue joints, The Salt Lick, now offers old-fashioned flavor for meetings and events in the new Thurman's Mansion. The restaurant, located at 18001 FM 1826 in Driftwood, is world famous for its open-pit barbecue with traditional accompaniments. For more than three decades, the institution has been a favorite location, not only for dining but for private and corporate events including weddings, company picnics, meetings, family reunions and more.
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December 9-13
Texas Assessment Association
2006 Texas Assessment Conference
Hilton Austin
Est. Attendance 1,500
 
 
December 13-15
Texas Department of State
Health Services
Texas HIV/STD Statewide Conference
Renaissance Austin Hotel
www.dshs.state.tx.us
Est. Attendance 1,000
 
 
December 11-12
Texas Turfgrass Association
2006 TTA Annual Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.texasturf.com
Est. Attendance 1,300
 
 
December 15
Prolink Sports & Entertainment
All American Tennis Shootout
Austin Convention Center
www.prolinkplanet.com
Est. Attendance 2,000
 
 
January 6-7
Junior Volleyball Association of Austin
2007 Tour of Texas & Texas Championship Series Qualifier
Austin Convention Center
www.austinsportscenter.com
Est. Attendance 6,000
 
 
January 12-15
Living in Skin
Star of Texas Tattoo Arts Revival
Palmer Events Center
www.golivefast.com
Est. Attendance 4,000
 
 
January 26-28
The Golf Foundation of Texas
2007 Texas Golf Expo
Palmer Events Center
www.texasgolf.org
Est. Attendance 1,000
 
 
January 29-31
TX Association of School Administrators
2007 TASA's Administrator's Midwinter Conference on Education
Austin Convention Center
www.tasanet.org
Est. Attendance 5,000
 
 
January 29-February 1
Government Technology Conference
2007 GTC Southwest
Austin Convention Center
www.govtech.net
Est. Attendance 11,000