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Bureau Bulletin
On the Move at the Bureau―Austin CVB announces the promotion of Rose Reyes to Director of Music Marketing. In this position, Reyes continues to raise national awareness of Austin music and musicians by booking local bands for national clients and working with community partners to incorporate music into local events.
Shannon Cannon has been promoted to Assistant Director of Sales. In this new role, Cannon supervises the executive meetings team and continues to handle the Texas State Association market.
Janice Foster, a 17-year veteran of the Bureau, moves from Convention Services Manager to Assistant Director of Convention Services, while Kristine Davison receives a promotion from Convention Services Coordinator to Convention Services Manager. In addition, Jerry Estes is named as the new Convention Services Coordinator.
Convention Sales―Austin CVB Convention Sales team recently hosted nearly 40 of the Washington D.C. area's top meeting and convention clients during "An Evening with Eric Clapton" at the Verizon Center. Attendees enjoyed a pre-concert reception featuring Austin's own Tito's Vodka and Tex-Mex cuisine, followed by a concert starring legendary guitarist and rocker Eric Clapton. Special thanks to the Austin Convention Center and our hotel partners: Hilton Austin, Hyatt Regency Austin, Omni Downtown, Radisson Hotel, Renaissance Austin, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, and AVW-TELAV.
Tourism Marketing―Austin CVB's Tourism department attends the 2006 National Tour Association Conference from November 3-7 in Salt Lake City. ACVB has 42 scheduled appointments. Interested partners can email tourism@austintexas.org to receive a list of leads generated by the attendance.
The CVB also hosts an industry luncheon on May 17, 2007 in honor of National Tourism Week/See America Week. Throughout the week, industry organizations promote travel to and within the United States in an effort to increase awareness of travel and tourism's economic, social and cultural contributions. Stay tuned for more information.
Visitor Center―The Austin Visitor Center hosts tailgate parties from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on home game days in November to spur on the UT Longhorns against opposing teams. Tailgaters receive a 10 percent discount on UT collegiate merchandise, while enjoying refreshments and browsing among Austin souvenirs. On Nov. 4, while the Longhorns take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys, guests sample jalapeno dip and Texas chipotle salsa. When UT faces Texas A&M on Nov. 24, the tailgate party features Truly Texas Chili and new Texas Milk Chocolate candy bars by Lammes Candies. The center, located at 209 E. Sixth Street, is open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on weekends.
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On the Move at the Bureau
