New Austin Planning
Guides Available

New editions of the city's only official visitor and convention publications are now available. The 2005-06 Austin Meeting Planner & Destination Guide is available at the Austin CVB offices, 301 Congress Ave., Suite 200, while the Fall/Winter edition of the Austin Official Visitor Guide is available at the Visitor Center, 209 E. Sixth St., and virtually at www.austintexas.org.
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Visitor Guide                 Meeting Planner                         and Destination Guide


Austin CVB Offers Free Package/Coupon Programs

According to the Travel Industry Association of America, more than 65 percent of the country's travelers use the Internet for travel planning. Therefore, the Austin CVB Tourism Department encourages hotels, restaurants and attractions to participate in free online travel packages and discount coupon programs available at www.austintexas.org, a website that receives approximately 35,000 visits per month.
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Travel Research Shows Changing Demographics

At the annual Texas Travel Summit held this week in Corpus Christi, industry experts reminded tourism organizations and tourist attractions that travel demographics continue to change, particularly after the events of September 11, 2001.
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Austin CVB Hosts Canadian Writers

Travel and food writers from some of Canada's top publications, including The Globe & Mail, Toronto Sun and Chatelaine, visited the city this week to experience some of Austin's diverse restaurants, attractions and accommodations.
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The County Line rolled out a welcome for visitors from the north.

Noteworthy
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JetBlue Flys to Austin

Blanton Delays Opening

CVB to Attend Expo! Expo!

CVB Hosts Sales Fam

Long Center Construction Begins

Bands Play on in Austin

Colorado Springs Gazette
(September 14, 2005)
"Percussionist Cyril Neville of New Orleans' first family of soul said the decision to move to Austin, where he and his family waited out the previous two hurricanes, was an easy one. 'Austin's the only city I know of where I could pick up the same vibe as New Orleans,' said the new South Austinite. 'You don't have to instruct the musicians here or tell them what key the song is in.'"


Texas Two-Step

219 South
(September 2005)
"Even if you decide to wing it, Austin will keep you moving, whether it's to the music, down a trail or to the nearest barbeque shack."


Read more Austin in the Media
 

Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre celebrates its 90th anniversary with a star-studded season and recognition as the "Best Theatre in Austin," as voted by readers of The Austin Chronicle.
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November 5-6
Events Marketing and Management
2005 Snow Fest
Austin Convention Center
www.emmshows.com
Est. Attendance 1,250
 
 
November 8-11
Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers
International Test Conference 2005
Austin Convention Center
www.itctestweek.org
Est. Attendance 4,000
 
 
November 11-16
Baptist General Convention of Texas
2005 Annual Convention
Austin Convention Center
www.bgct.org/TexasBaptists
Est. Attendance 8,000
 
 
November 16
Prospera Events, LLC
2005 Inno Tech Austin
Austin Convention Center
www.innotechconference.com
Est. Attendance 1,500
 
 
November 19-20
Athletic Championships
Cheer & Dance National
Championship Series
Austin Convention Center
www.athleticchampionships.com
Est. Attendance 1,800
 
 
November 20-23
Texas Department of Health
2005 Texas EMS Conference
Austin Convention Center
www.tdh.state.tx.us
Est. Attendance 2,000