Visit Plano was honored by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) with three awards presented during TACVB’s Annual Conference on August 21, 2024. TACVB’s Destination Excellence Awards promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals of the Destination Excellence Awards are to generate awareness of the quality work done by TACVB members as they […] Read More

Visit Plano is excited to unveil a new client servicing feature: a group-exclusive special offers landing page. This innovative tool is designed to enhance our client’s experience by providing exclusive discounts and offers tailored just for their event attendees. These special offers will help attendees discover more in Plano while spending less. The new tool […] Read More

Visit Plano recently announced the appointment of Millerann Moya to Assistant Director and Alysha Carse as Director of Sales. Millerann Moya has worked for Visit Plano for 13 years. She served as Visit Plano’s first in-house Marketing Specialist for over 5 years, then was promoted to Senior Marketing Specialist serving in that role for the […] Read More

Thirteen Plano stores were awarded top status in the ShopAcrossTexas.com annual Best Store List. Best Stores in Plano include: In addition, a few additional statewide Best of the Best Lists were announced. Plano stores were selected for the following categories: This annual list showcases the Best of the Best places to shop in Texas across […] Read More

Story Featuring City’s Ice Cream Shops Garners Bronze Award in Prestigious Travel Industry Competition Visit Plano was honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at the New York Marriott Marquis, February 13, 2024. The Adrian Awards, now in their 67th year, are […] Read More

Christine Ford has joined Visit Plano as the destination marketing organization’s new Event Services Coordinator. Christine is a seasoned venue professional in the destination marketing space, with deep experience working with event planners and external stakeholders. She served as a conference and event sales manager with the Aberdeen Performing Arts in Aberdeen, UK, where she […] Read More

Plano Event Center, the City’s 86,400 square foot convention center, is undergoing a $3.2 million courtyard renovation to significantly expand upon programmable and rentable spaces for outdoor events. The new features will provide extensive shaded areas and expanded hardscape to accommodate receptions, impromptu meeting spaces and live entertainment.  Certainly, meeting planners today are searching for […] Read More

Show your Plano pride! In celebration of Plano’s 150th birthday on June 2, 2023, the City of Plano partnered with Bullzerk to release three limited edition t-shirt designs. Each t-shirt is $24 and is offered in sizes small to xx-large. Shipping is available or if you are local, in-store order pick-up is available at their […] Read More

Visit Plano has been honored by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) with one first place Judge’s Choice award and two Peer Recognition awards. The awards were presented during TACVB’s Annual Conference on September 1, 2022. TACVB’s Destination Excellence Awards, formally called the Idea Fair Awards, promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals […] Read More

Updated: 7/26/2022 Get your appetite ready for North Texas’ largest annual culinary event celebrating their 25th year, DFW Restaurant Week! This event not only supports local restaurants, but also the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope at a time when they need it most. Each summer, diners explore a variety of cuisines with premier […] Read More

The Texas Travel Awards recognizes and celebrates top travel destinations and attractions across the Lone Star State. Texans love to travel, and this awards program brought to you by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine, and Texas Music highlights the top places, businesses, and things to do luring travelers to hit the open road and explore this […] Read More

May 1-7, 2022 Visit Plano, along with the U.S. Travel Association, is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week and the #FutureofTravel. This annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving economic growth and building the path forward through the theme Future of […] Read More

Local foodie influencers love to feature Plano’s extensive dining scene, so when we launched the Taste of Plano Foodie Pass 😋 in March, not only did we have a rush of foodie Instagrammers sign up for the pass themselves, but they were eager to share the program to their following. Visit Plano hosted a special […] Read More

Visit Plano took home the bronze at the 65th annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards gala March 30 in Boca Raton, FL. The internationally renowned awards competition honors best practices, innovation and community in hospitality, travel and tourism marketing. “The HSMAI Adrian Awards recognize important work done by the industry to […] Read More

Visit Plano has been honored with five first place “People’s Choice” Idea Fair awards by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. The awards were presented during TACVB’s Annual Conference on August 26, 2021. TACVB’s Idea Fair promotes excellence in destination marketing. Goals of the Idea Fair awards are to generate awareness of the […] Read More

Visit Plano has launched a new digital meeting planner guide. This updated resource will help meeting, event, and sports planners learn more about Plano and what our city has to offer in hosting events, meetings, and sporting events. Plano offers your attendees and guests an outstanding and expanding variety of hotels, meeting and convention space […] Read More

Updated: 11/7/2023 Anchoring the south end of Legacy West, the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is the place to find what you crave. From one-of-a-kind meetings to unexpected adventures this modern, sophisticated property has you covered. In addition to its premier location, the Renaissance offers a decadent, unique experience enhanced by a generous, hospitality-oriented staff. […] Read More

Visit Plano has rolled out a new  “Shop Across Plano Retail Pass.” The purpose of the mobile program is twofold – to broaden consumer awareness of the many shopping options available in Plano, and to bolster local retail businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. How to use the Shop across plano pass The free, mobile-friendly […] Read More

Updated: 5/29/2024 June 2nd is Plano, Texas’ incorporation date and in celebration, here are 151 reasons to love Plano! 151 Reasons to Love Plano in 2024 1. The Dallas Morning News Hot List Named Plano “Hottest Suburb” and we couldn’t agree more! 2. Plano’s live music scene is on point. 3. The quaint historic downtown […] Read More

This National Travel and Tourism Week, there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its dynamic workforce. The 38th annual NTTW, taking place May 2-8, recognizes the Power of Travel and the critical role our industry will play in bringing back our vibrant community, […] Read More