In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station Sales Manager Jo Beth Wolfe talk about the summer events and tournaments that will attract thousands of visitors to College Station. Continue reading What’s Up? Video: Summer events will have a substantial impact on our local economy
Have you wondered why our community still seems packed with people when most college students are gone for the summer? The reason is simple – College Station is a sports tourism hotbed, and summertime is our busiest season! The Parks & Recreation Department will host 10 tournaments from May 27-Aug. 27, attracting about 38,000 visitors. Continue reading High-level summer sports tournaments to attract about 38,000 visitors to our community
Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation ahead of Travel and Tourism week announcing that the leisure and hospitality sector added 23,100 jobs to the state economy in March. Tourism is a powerful economic resource, and we’re delighted to celebrate that impact through National Travel and Tourism Week. Continue reading Travel, tourism are powerful economic resources
With nearly 100,000 people visiting College Station each year for sports tournaments, conventions, and meetings, the city’s reputation for friendliness and hospitality continues to grow. That’s why we created the Heart of Aggieland Visitor’s Pass Program exclusively for events booked through our Tourism Department. Continue reading Everybody wins with Heart of Aggieland Visitor’s Pass
Now that the Super Bowl buzz is wearing off, College Station welcomes 120 youth football teams to Veterans Park and Athletic Complex this weekend for the Texas Youth Football All Star Showcase. The tournament includes 3,500 football and 250 cheer athletes from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Arizona. Continue reading Youth football showcase fills local hotels this weekend
Holiday shopping may look different this year, but those ideal gifts remain in abundance. In fact, with many businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, shopping in College Station is more vital than ever. You have friends, family members, and neighbors who own or operate — or are employed by — these businesses. Our entire community needs them to stay afloat. Continue reading Choose to Shop College Station this holiday season
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