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 […] 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 […] Read More

Updated: 3/28/2024 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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, […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. […] 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 […] 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 […] Read More

Updated: 06/29/2020 As Plano retailers close their doors temporarily to in-store shopping amid the Coronavirus crisis, many retailers are encouraging online shopping. Though we are social distancing and self-quarantining our […] Read More

Updated: 05/12/2020 We know most people are home-bound during this Coronavirus epidemic, so we wanted to help ease the boredom by providing a list of ideas of things to do […] Read More

In support of our restaurant community during these unprecedented times, we would like to encourage our Plano community to help support our local restaurant industry on Tuesday, March 24 for […] Read More

Visit Plano is excited toannounce the appointment of Alysha Carse as its new Sports Sales Manager. Carse brings to Visit Plano a strong background in sports management and an extensive […] Read More

Digital Marketing and Public Relations Efforts Garner Gold, Silver In Prestigious Travel Industry Competition. Visit Plano took home double honors at the 63rd annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International […] Read More

The 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Power Leadership Breakfast is planned for Saturday, Jan. 18, beginning at 8 a.m. at Collin College’s Plano Campus (Spring Creek) Living Legends Conference […] Read More