Give Back Gig
April 29, 2026 | SKYBOX on 6th
Give Back Gig celebrates Austin's Chefs as essential leaders, mentors and storytellers. This event honors Austin's culinary community for its unwavering commitment to sustainability, supporting local farmers, strengthening food systems, nourishing our community, and our Chef's deep-rooted desire to pour their passion into the next generation of culinary experts. Food is Community - and we are honored to celebrate it! Proceeds benefit the Visit Austin Foundation, Good Work Austin, and Urban Roots
Austin Tourism Insider Training Program
February - June 2026 | Visit Austin Offices
Looking for an opportunity to grow your knowledge of Austin? The Austin Tourism Insider (ATI) Program is designed to support Austin tourism and hospitality employees, corporate new hire onboarding, and Austin hospitality enthusiasts. The program will provide expert knowledge of Austin and its tourism assets, improve confidence in suggesting options for visitors and elevate their experience, reinvigorate passion for the industry and community, and foster deep-rooted connections with others and the city we proudly support.
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Thanks FORE Giving Topgolf Tournament Benefiting the Visit Austin Foundation
Save the Date | November 19, 2026
The Austin Sports Commission and Visit Austin Foundation team up to host the Thanks FORE Giving Topgolf Tournament each year. Attendees can show their appreciation to their staff, clients and community, all while having some fun and winning big prizes during the friendly Topgolf competition! Following the tournament, attendees enjoyed a fajita buffet, beverages and live music at the awards and networking reception. Proceeds benefited the Visit Austin Foundation and Austin Sports Commission.
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Recent Events
Amplify Austin Hospitality Happy Hour
The Visit Austin Foundation's annual Amplify Austin Hospitality Happy Hour is a great opportunity to network with peers, get to know other hospitality professionals and help support fundraising efforts for the Austin hospitality and tourism workforce.Your registration and raffle sales support our efforts to help Austin's current and aspiring tourism and hospitality workers advance their careers through both youth and workforce-based scholarships, mentorship, education and job training.
Visit Austin Foundation Executive Education Series
Visit Austin Foundation is collaborating with the University of Texas Speakers Bureau to offer a new leadership training series for the Austin hospitality community. Gain useful business knowledge, grow your leadership skills and network with peers in the local tourism and hospitality industry.