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CVB Names Senior Vice-President
The Austin CVB announces Roy T. Benear as senior vice-president. In this new position, Benear oversees the convention services, convention sales and information technology departments, as well as the music and film offices. His first day on the job is October 17.
Benear comes to Austin from the Denver Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he served as vice-president. He previously spent more than three years at the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau as the director of sales and assistant vice- president of sales. Benear also has extensive hotel industry experience, having worked for 10 years at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and Washington Hilton & Towers.
"The breadth of his experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and his proven ability as a team leader make Roy a welcome addition to the bureau's management team," says Bob Lander, President and CEO of the Austin CVB. "We are enthusiastic about the significant contribution that he will make in continuing to establish Austin as premier meetings destination."
A New Orleans native, Benear attended Louisiana State University. He and his wife have two sons.
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Where the Women Are
Women's Wear Daily
(September 2005)
"Metro areas with the highest percentages of women from 18 to 44 years of age. #1-Austin-San Marcos, Tex. Percentages of females ages 18 to 44 in region: 45. There is more to Texas than presidents, cowboys and oil magnates. A vibrant nightlife and eclectic shopping are definite lures to the capital, Austin, located 162 miles northwest of Houston. And holding events such as South by Southwest, a film and music festival can increase the potential for females to relocate to the area. Colleges are an even bigger draw. At the University of Texas at Austin women constitute more than 50 percent of the student population. Unique shops fill the neighborhoods, as well."
Vacation: Austin, Texas
Jane
(September 2005)
"The SoCo area, named for South Congress Street, which bisects it, is filled with fun stores like Lucy in Disguise With Diamonds, the largest costume shop I've ever seen; Allens Boots, which stocks hundred of multicolored pairs; and great fashion-indie stores like FactoryPeople and Parts and Labor. We've only been in the city for two hours, but already I've noticed a lot of hot women driving huge pickup trucks."
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National Basketball
Development League
Starting in November, visitors to the Austin Convention Center won't have to go far for some professional sports action. The National Basketball Development League (NBDL), or the D-League franchise, adds 23 home games to the center's roster during the inaugural season.
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October 13-15
ConstrucTech Expo
2005 Expo
Austin Convention Center
www.constructechexpo.com
Est. Attendance 8,000
October 20
The Texas Conference for Women
Austin Convention Center
www.txconferenceforwomen.org
Est. Attendance 6,000
October 21-22
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
2005 Annual Conference
Austin Convention Center
www.texasaeyc.org
Est. Attendance 2,500
October 22
Lance Armstrong Foundation
2005 Mission Event
Austin Convention Center
www.laf.org
Est. Attendance 1,800
October 24-26
Association of Air Medical Services
2005 Air Medical Transport Conference
Austin Convention Center
www.aams.org
Est. Attendance 2,000
October 27-28
Austin Game Initiative
2005 Austin Game Conference
Austin Convention Center
www.gameconference.com
Est. Attendance 1,200
October 31-November 3
National Association for Pupil Transportation
2005 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Austin Convention Center
www.napt.org
Est. Attendance 1,000
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