Updated: 04/30/2020 Plano is a youth sports mecca in its own right. Here are the top 10 reasons why teams love to #PlayinPlano! Perfect location. Right smack in the middle of the great American southwest is Plano, Texas. Getting to Plano is simple! Plano is located just 20 miles north of Dallas with convenient access […] Read More

Updated: 08/25/2021 After a day-long conference or a just a busy day on the job, it heals the heart to be able to get together in a group setting with colleagues, counterparts, and friends for good laughs over good food and drinks. Below is a list of destinations around Plano that can accommodate a large […] Read More

In a few short years, lacrosse has become a big thing in north Texas. Plano hosted the Texas High School Lacrosse championships and two of the largest lacrosse tournaments in the state, while our suburban neighbor, Frisco, both acquired a Major League Lacrosse team from Rochester, New York and hosted the Major League Lacrosse championship […] Read More

Updated: 6/2/22 Originally published on Texas Meetings + Events. Utilize the CVB Visit Plano is made up of resident experts who will work with you on all the specifics of your meeting needs. Once your event is booked, a coordinator will work with you on the specifics of your meeting needs from online housing coordination […] Read More

The Plano Event Center could have a new 4-star neighbor by the spring of 2020, adding a key partner to the popular meeting and events venue. At their June 25 meeting, the Plano City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Tirgo, LLC for approximately 5 acres of land adjacent […] Read More

Updated: 7/2/2024 When every detail must be perfect, the upscale, full-service, and picturesque Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center delivers with advanced facilities and expert meeting professionals. Located at the acclaimed Shops at Legacy, the 417-room hotel is within walking distance to many posh restaurants, nightlife, and various shops. Meeting Features Creative New Event Space […] Read More

Our Event Services Coordinator is your Plano resident expert. Once your event is booked, the coordinator will work with you on the specifics of your meeting needs. Visit Plano’s goal is to ensure that your meeting or event runs smoothly and professionally. Visit Plano Services Online housing coordination Registration assistance Area resource lists Tours & […] Read More

Next up on our list of event venues in Plano to highlight is the Dallas/Plano Hilton Granite Park. Opened in August 2014, the Hilton Granite Park is a beautifully designed and decorated full-service hotel. With 299 rooms, this hotel boasts 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including two ballrooms, a complimentary 24-hour business center, […] Read More

Updated: 08/25/2021 ‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings among friends, family, and coworkers. If you’re planning a small private holiday event needing a private or semi-private dining space, we’ve come up with a list of options for you to explore. From fine dining to casual atmospheres, here are several options in Plano to get you […] Read More

We are moving! Beginning August 24, 2017, the Visit Plano team will be located in the new Legacy West development behind J. Crew which is across from the beautiful water feature in the middle of Windrose Avenue. This space will allow us to be even more connected with the Plano community while continuing to offer […] Read More

Updated: 04/24/2020 Plano’s newest luxury full-service hotel has officially celebrated its grand opening. The 15-floor 304-room Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West has 16 suites and 19 meeting rooms totaling 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space which includes a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. East Meets Southwest Vibe The development is a project of Dallas’ Moon […] Read More

When planning and executing an event, it is important to be efficient and keep things running as smoothly as possible. The following 10 tips from Sarah Hill, creative content writer at Group 7 Events Ltd., will save you from many headaches. Book your venue early! There are certain times of year when venues are especially busy: post […] Read More

The newly renovated and renamed Plano Event Center is an 86,400 square foot venue providing flexible function space accommodating as many as 5,000 people. The exhibition hall offers 21,600 square feet of column-free, completely carpeted space, a professional master stage, and high dock and street level move-in access. There are also 14 additional breakout rooms available. Amenities […] Read More

Plano was recently the focus of a study by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), an organization whose work is to identify the wide range of community benefits from local parkland and assign a humanitarian and dollar value. The TPL periodically conducts studies in an effort to measure economic benefit and fiscal impact of parkland […] Read More

Internationally renowned for the hit television series, “Dallas,” Southfork Ranch is known worldwide as America’s most famous ranch. Not only is the Ranch an international tourist destination, it plays host to over 1,400 events a year! With more than 63,000 square feet of indoor event space, Southfork Ranch features distinctive event options for groups of […] Read More

Updated: 5/6/2024 Plano, TX offers unique opportunities for teams to bond, grow, and have a blast. Whether you’re a local business looking to strengthen your team dynamics or a company planning a retreat, Plano offers a diverse range of activities that cater to all tastes and objectives. From puzzle-solving at intricate escape rooms to embracing […] Read More

Article written by: Kristi Casey Sanders, DES, HMCC The rules of association engagement are changing. If you want your local chapter to thrive, think about decentralizing control. “Millennials want small portions of volunteerism; They don’t want to commit to being on the board (or a committee) for a year,” says Karen Fogle, CMP, CTA, TDM, a […] Read More

Plano, Texas is one of the most attractive cities in the United States to host a sporting event! That is the finding of a national survey of readers of SportsEvents magazine. The publication’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards honored Plano’s exemplary status in providing superior sports facilities, event management, and hospitality. “Plano has long valued the importance […] Read More

I’ve noticed recently in working with conferences and events some organizers have embraced technology in new and remarkable ways. For example, electronic fobs can be given to attendees to scan at a vendor booth to trade contact information, e-brochures, and more without having to keep up with all the paper. A TweetWall or InstaWall is another great […] 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