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Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
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I-35 Series: San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns

I-35 Series: San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns
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ATX Open
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Visit Austin Names Arron Brooks Vice President Of Sales

Dec. 18, 2025

Visit Austin announced today the appointment of Arron Brooks as its new Vice President of Sales, effective Monday, December 29. Brooks, who brings more than fifteen years of experience across…

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Visit Austin Names Andrea Bean, CMP, Director of Sales

Dec. 16, 2025

Visit Austin announced today the appointment of Andrea Bean, CMP, as its new Director of Sales, effective Monday, December 15. Bean brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, as well as a…

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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 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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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, 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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Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations for 2023: Austin at #8

May 23, 2023

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for meetings and events worldwide…

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Major Redevelopment and Expansion Plans for Austin Convention Center Moves Forward

May 19, 2023

Austin Convention Center Expansion Project Will Seek Professional Design Firm With Request For Qualifications on Monday, May 22 On Monday, May 22, 2023, the City of Austin will seek a qualified…

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AFROTECH™ Conference to Take Place November 13-17 in Austin

By Wesley Lucas on Mar. 08, 2022

AUSTIN, TX— Visit Austin and the Austin Convention Center are excited to announce that AFROTECH™ Conference 2022 will take place in Austin November 13-17 at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton…

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