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Tina Cannon to Lead Visit Austin Foundation & Strategic Alliances

Sep. 02, 2025

Visit Austin Appoints Tina Cannon as Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Executive Director of the Visit Austin Foundation Visit Austin is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Cannon as Vice…

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Visit Austin Recognizes Global Meetings Industry Day Amidst Convention Center Transformation

Apr. 03, 2025

Visit Austin is proud to recognize Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on Thursday, April 3, 2025, a worldwide celebration highlighting the undeniable value of professional meetings and events to…

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Visit Austin Promotes Dane Piper to Vice President of Destination Services

Mar. 27, 2025

Visit Austin is proud to announce the promotion of Dane Piper to Vice President of Destination Services, marking a significant milestone in both his career and the organization's strategic evolution…

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Austin Visitor Center to Relocate to Historic Phillips Building

Mar. 04, 2025

Grand opening and ribbon cutting to take place March 17 AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Visitor Center is excited to announce its relocation and grand opening in the beautifully restored historic Phillips…

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Austin Convention Center Unveils First Look at Unconventional ATX

Feb. 25, 2025

The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) has released the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center, marking a major milestone in the City’s downtown transformation. Designed by…

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ATX Open + SXSW + MotoGP + Hot Luck Festival Lead the Lineup for Austin's Spring 2025 Events

Feb. 20, 2025

The city is preparing for a busy spring with an exciting lineup of events. Basketball fans mark your calendar, the I-35 Series: San Antonio Spurs is back in Austin at the Moody Center. Watch the San…

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Michelin Recognizes 44 Austin Restaurants in Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas

By Wesley Lucas on Nov. 12, 2024

The MICHELIN Guide released its first-ever Star, Bib Gourmand and recommended selections for restaurants in Texas. Forty-four restaurants in Austin received recognition, marking a historic moment for…

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Visit Austin Announces Tiffany Kerr as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Sep. 18, 2024

Visit Austin announced today the return of Tiffany Kerr as the organization’s new Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Tiffany served as the Visit Austin Director and VP of Marketing from…

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Austin Selected as a Featured Culinary Destination in the MICHELIN Guide Texas

By Wesley Lucas on Jul. 15, 2024

MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already visiting Texas restaurants The Texas MICHELIN Guide will be the eighth Michelin destination in the United States Guide selection will include Starred…

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Austin, Texas set to host world’s biggest esports event next summer: the BLAST.tv Major 2025

Jun. 14, 2024

Esports entertainment company BLAST has revealed plans to host next year’s Counter-Strike Major in Austin, Texas, United States next summer. The BLAST.tv Major will take place at the award-winning…

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