Video/Podcast: How tourism affects the local economy and what you can expect this summer

Video/Podcast: How tourism affects the local economy and what you can expect this summer

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Grace Hallowell and Visit College Station’s Jeremiah Cook discuss the significant impact of tourism on the local economy, events coming to town this summer, and whether Georgia’s Uga or Texas A&M’s Reveille is the most beautiful SEC mascot. Continue reading Video/Podcast: How tourism affects the local economy and what you can expect this summer

New tourism committee to help enhance College Station’s hospitality and economic strength

New tourism committee to help enhance College Station’s hospitality and economic strength

The College Station City Council recently directed staff to create a Tourism Committee to guide our tourism initiatives and ensure a sustainable approach to growth. If you’re a College Station resident and are passionate about shaping our hospitality and tourism landscape, we encourage you to apply online to serve on the council-appointed committee. Continue reading New tourism committee to help enhance College Station’s hospitality and economic strength

Volunteer to rub elbows with future Olympians at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics in July

Volunteer to rub elbows with future Olympians at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics in July

From July 20-28, over 9,000 of the nation’s top young athletes will gather in College Station for the prestigious USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics. It has all the markings of another incredible, unforgettable event, but here’s the catch – we need your volunteer spirit to make it succeed. Continue reading Volunteer to rub elbows with future Olympians at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics in July