By Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director of Tourism/Visit College Station
In 2020, the City of College Station established a dedicated tourism office to promote our community as a premier destination for visitors and events. Visit College Station has since played a pivotal role in supporting the local economy by attracting tourists and fostering community pride.
To help advance those efforts, the College Station City Council recently created a Tourism Committee to guide our tourism initiatives and ensure a sustainable approach to growth. The committee’s responsibilities will include overseeing the Tourism Strategic Plan and recommending hotel occupancy tax grants for sports and conventions.
Our collective purpose is to strengthen College Station’s reputation as a dynamic destination and ensure the thoughtful allocation of resources to maximize economic and cultural benefits for the community.
The committee will consist of:
- 3 members from the lodging and accommodations industry.
- 1 member from the food and beverage establishment industry.
- 1 member from the retail industry.
- 1 member from the attractions industry.
- 1 member from the arts industry.
- 1 member from the Northgate District.
- 3 members from tourism-related areas at the City Council’s discretion.
If you’re a College Station resident and are passionate about shaping College Station’s hospitality and tourism landscape, we encourage you to apply online to serve on the council-appointed committee.
Together, we can shape the future of tourism in College Station, support local industries, and create unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
About the Blogger
Jeremiah Cook is in his third year with Visit College Station. He previously worked for tourism bureaus in Rochester, Minn., and Athens, Ga. A native of Douglasville, Ga., Cook earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia.
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