In honor of North Texas Giving Day, Plano hotel partners collected unused shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, body wash, toothbrushes and toothpaste from the Plano hotel properties. The group, consisting of Plano hotel and Visit Plano employees, brought the donations to two non-profit organizations, City House and Hope’s Door. “This is a wonderful way for the […] Read More

Mark Thompson Earns CDME Designation Mark Thompson, Director of Visit Plano, has earned the prestigious Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation. Thompson was recognized along with some 40 other graduates at the 2016 Annual Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) convention on August 3rd in Minneapolis, MN.  DMAI is recognized as a leader in the destination […] Read More

Last week, we wrapped another successful National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). Major events to mark the week were staged in over 400 U.S. cities. Visit Plano’s launch of their new hot air balloon “Excellence” was named one of the top 26 moments of NTTW 2016 by the U.S. Travel Association. To see what other cities […] Read More

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week and Plano is celebrating a fabulous year thanks to you — our visitors. Whether you were visiting on business at one of our many Fortune 500 companies or here for a weekend getaway experiencing all our shopping, dining and nightlife options, you’ve made an impact and we truly appreciate it. […] Read More

Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park has received a 2015 Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand Award with the highest honor, the “Connie Award.” This annual recognition celebrates the outstanding accomplishments by Hilton hotels and individuals around the world. As the recipient of this award, Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park has demonstrated the highest level of quality and service […] Read More

The City of Plano, in partnership with Toyota, American Park Network and Time Warner Cable, has announced free public Wi-Fi is now available at city parks and recreation centers. The public-private partnership provides free connectivity both outdoor and indoor for all visitors. In outdoor locations, such as Arbor Hills, High Point Tennis Center, Haggard, Carpenter and Oak […] Read More

Urban living, performing arts, boutique shopping, sumptuous culinary offerings, historic attractions — that’s Downtown Plano, Texas!  Those ingredients have helped earn Plano the distinction of being named one of the Top 10 Best Downtowns in America as selected by Livability.com. Plano, ranked eighth on the list, is the only Texas city included in the rankings. […] Read More