Visit Plano has rolled out a new  “Shop Across Plano Retail Pass.” The purpose of the mobile program is twofold – to broaden consumer awareness of the many shopping options available in Plano, and to bolster local retail businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. How to use the Shop across plano pass The free, mobile-friendly […] Read More

Updated: 5/29/2024 June 2nd is Plano, Texas’ incorporation date and in celebration, here are 151 reasons to love Plano! 151 Reasons to Love Plano in 2024 1. The Dallas Morning News Hot List Named Plano “Hottest Suburb” and we couldn’t agree more! 2. Plano’s live music scene is on point. 3. The quaint historic downtown […] Read More

This National Travel and Tourism Week, there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its dynamic workforce. The 38th annual NTTW, taking place May 2-8, recognizes the Power of Travel and the critical role our industry will play in bringing back our vibrant community, […] Read More

Marisa Obando has been named Visit Plano’s new SMERF (social, military, education, religious, and fraternal) and Government Sales Manager. Obando comes to Visit Plano following a twelve-year tenure at the Grand Hyatt DFW at DFW Airport. There, she took on many roles, rising through the ranks to become Senior Event Planning Manager. In 2019, she […] Read More

Visit Plano is rolling out a new  “Taste of Plano Foodie Pass.” The purpose of the mobile program is twofold – to broaden consumer awareness of the many delicious dining options available in Plano, and to bolster restaurant business as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. UPDATE: As of 4/1/21, we’ve lowered the threshold for winning a […] Read More

Updated: 2/19/21 at 2:30 p.m. Dallas-Fort Worth has experienced historic winter weather and chilling temperatures this week with more on the way. We’re compiling a list of Plano hotels currently open and accepting reservations. The list will be updated as we are able to confirm hotel open status and availability. If you need to make […] Read More

Visit Plano has tapped Steve Yearwood as its new Association and SMERF (social, military, educational, religious and fraternal) Sales Manager, and Olivia Woodward as the Event Services Coordinator. Steve Yearwood – Association & Smerf Sales manager Yearwood, who joined Visit Plano this month, is responsible for booking SMERF and association conventions, meetings, events and securing […] Read More

2020 is a year no one will ever forget. Many of us are just trying to be hopeful and are looking forward towards brighter days ahead in 2021. Who knows what the future will bring, but we hope this year will be leaps and bounds above what 2020 gave us. In looking back on this […] Read More

Updated: 3/13/2025 Plano cherishes its quaint, historic beginnings yet embraces its modern, cutting-edge transformation, making it one of the best places to live in the United States, according to CNN Money Magazine and AreaVibes; America’s safest city, according to Forbes; and arguably one of the best places to visit and do business. View our list […] Read More

Travel industry veteran serves second term in leadership position. Mark W. Thompson, Executive Director of Visit Plano, has become the new Board Chair for the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (TACVB). His tenure began on August 12, 2020 at the organization’s virtual annual conference. Thompson has been Executive Director of Visit Plano since […] Read More

Visit Plano has been honored with five first place “People’s Choice” Idea Fair awards by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. The awards were presented during TACVB’s Virtual Annual Conference on August 12, 2020. TACVB’s Idea Fair promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals of the Idea Fair awards are to generate awareness of […] Read More

Updated: 07/20/2020 Several Plano hotels are offering amazing end of summer rates. If you’re looking for a safe staycation or even a drivable getaway, Plano hotels have you covered for a safe, clean stay to end the summer on a high note. Check out these offers below from Plano hotels. Hotel Deals Please note deals […] Read More

WalletHub named Plano, Texas the Best City for Staycations in the U.S. After months of finding comfort in our homes, when the time is right for you and your family, break out of quarantine and safely stay a night or two at a Plano hotel. With plenty of safe family friendly activities, there is so […] Read More

The coronavirus emergency is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry and the entire American economy. Now more than ever, the travel and tourism community is coming together to support each other and to remind our country that even through the most difficult times, the Spirit of Travel cannot be broken. National Travel and […] Read More

Updated: 05/21/2020 Over the past several weeks of the coronavirus epidemic in North Texas, we have seen a remarkable wave of support from our community for our community. The outpouring of love for Plano is uplifting all of our hearts during this difficult time. From saluting our heroes on the front lines of this epidemic […] Read More

Right now life is better inside, for everyone. But when the time is right, it will be time to get back outside and travel. And that will be a good day because there is a whole lot of Texas to discover. Once the COVID-19 epidemic is behind us, we are all looking forward to checking […] Read More

TxDOT’s Travel Information Division has selected tourism industry veteran Mark Thompson as the winner of the 2020 Gene Phillips Hospitality Award. This award was to be presented by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at ceremonies held during the annual Texas Travel Counselors Conference in Grapevine this April, but the conference has been postponed until […] Read More

Updated:4/08/20 at 10:35 a.m. Easter this year will be very different for everyone in our community, but these Plano restaurants want to help your family celebrate the best way possible. Support local restaurants and let them handle the cooking! Restaurant Easter Offerings Benedict’s Restaurant Services: take-out, curbside Promotion: brunch family pack- eggs, hash browns, pancakes, […] Read More

Updated: 05/22/2020 Plano parks, playgrounds, open space, and trails are currently open for use. The City of Plano wants you to continue reaping the benefits of our 85 award-winning parks and nature preserves. But it’s going to take a little help and cooperation from everyone. As you may be aware, some North Texas cities are […] Read More

Updated: 04/13/2020 During this coronavirus outbreak, many Plano hotels are offering special nightly and daily rates perfect for those needing an extra place to stay or for those that need a quiet and safe place to work away from the house. Check out these offers below from Plano hotels. Plano Hotel COVID Crisis Specials Please […] Read More