Visit Plano has been honored by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) with one first place Judge’s Choice award and two Peer Recognition awards. The awards were presented during TACVB’s Annual Conference on September 1, 2022. TACVB’s Destination Excellence Awards, formally called the Idea Fair Awards, promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals […] Read More
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Updated: 7/26/2022 Get your appetite ready for North Texas’ largest annual culinary event celebrating their 25th year, DFW Restaurant Week! This event not only supports local restaurants, but also the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope at a time when they need it most. Each summer, diners explore a variety of cuisines with premier […] Read More
The Texas Travel Awards recognizes and celebrates top travel destinations and attractions across the Lone Star State. Texans love to travel, and this awards program brought to you by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine, and Texas Music highlights the top places, businesses, and things to do luring travelers to hit the open road and explore this […] Read More
May 1-7, 2022 Visit Plano, along with the U.S. Travel Association, is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week and the #FutureofTravel. This annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving economic growth and building the path forward through the theme Future of […] Read More
Local foodie influencers love to feature Plano’s extensive dining scene, so when we launched the Taste of Plano Foodie Pass 😋 in March, not only did we have a rush of foodie Instagrammers sign up for the pass themselves, but they were eager to share the program to their following. Visit Plano hosted a special […] Read More
Visit Plano took home the bronze at the 65th annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards gala March 30 in Boca Raton, FL. The internationally renowned awards competition honors best practices, innovation and community in hospitality, travel and tourism marketing. “The HSMAI Adrian Awards recognize important work done by the industry to […] 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 Annual Conference on August 26, 2021. TACVB’s Idea Fair promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals of the Idea Fair awards are to generate awareness of the […] Read More
Visit Plano has launched a new digital meeting planner guide. This updated resource will help meeting, event, and sports planners learn more about Plano and what our city has to offer in hosting events, meetings, and sporting events. Plano offers your attendees and guests an outstanding and expanding variety of hotels, meeting and convention space […] Read More
Updated: 11/7/2023 Anchoring the south end of Legacy West, the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is the place to find what you crave. From one-of-a-kind meetings to unexpected adventures this modern, sophisticated property has you covered. In addition to its premier location, the Renaissance offers a decadent, unique experience enhanced by a generous, hospitality-oriented staff. […] Read More
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: 4/21/2026 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
