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UNITED STATES TO HOST 2023 VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE WOMEN’S FINALS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS Eight of the World’s Women’s Volleyball Elite Teams Will Compete in the 2023 VNL Finals at College...

NEWS MEMO August 18, 2022 WHO: Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.arlington.org) WHAT: Save The Tacos Contest! For a limited time, 12 participating restaurants have created and added a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOPPING OFF CEREMONY HELD FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LOEWS ARLINGTON HOTEL $550 million, 888 room hotel will connect to new Arlington Convention Center; Set to open 2024 ARLINGTON,...

Arlington, TX (May 13, 2022) - The Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies are excited to announce details today for One Rangers Way, a 300-unit upscale residential community in the heart of the...

ARLINGTON, TX (October 21, 2021) – After a nationwide search, the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today that Brent DeRaad, current President & CEO of Visit Tucson, has been...

ARLINGTON, TX – 2/4/21 – College Park Center at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for...

Decima Mullen Vice President, Marketing & PR Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau decima@arlington.org ARLINGTON, TEXAS, FIRST CITY IN COUNTRY TO ACHIEVE GBAC STAR FACILITY ACCREDITATION FOR...

Decima Mullen Vice President, Marketing & PR Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau decima@arlington.org Arlington, TX, hosts PBR World Finals this week WHAT: PBR World Finals: Unleash the Beast...

Decima Mullen Vice President, Marketing & PR Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau decima@arlington.org Arlington, TX, hosts Closing Celebration for MPI WEC WHAT: Presented both live in-person...

For information contact: Scott Kaniewski, PRCA (303)818-8815 Lindsey Hopper, Globe Life Field (817) (817)533-1812 Kevin Elliott, PRCA (415)307-1252 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. September 9, 2020 –...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Contact: Rangers Communications 817-273-5203 Arlington, TX – The Texas Rangers today announced details for First Look Tours at Globe Life Field, an...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (March 9, 2020) – The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce receipt of five ADDY Awards for its integrated marketing campaign, “Welcome to Arlington,...

ARLINGTON, Texas (December 18, 2019) – The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday evening to approve a $550 million addition to the city's booming Entertainment District. The project will include...

(October 2, 2019) – The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation announced today that, following a national search launched in October 2018, Arlington, Texas has been selected by the...

(July 9, 2019) – Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, destination services manager for Arlington CVB, was recognized as a member of Connect Association magazine’s “40 Under 40.” The honor highlights...

ARLINGTON, Texas – After debuting in the U.S. in 2019 with one of the most exciting bull riding events in the sport’s history, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Global Cup will return to the...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (May 10, 2019) —The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) awarded the first recipient of the inaugural Arlington Tourism WOW Award on Friday, May 10 at Texas Live! to...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (May 7, 2019) — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has launched a new destination TV spot, a :90 short animated film entitled “Arli and the World of...

Arlington, TX – April 18, 2019 - KAABOO Texas, the three-day live Music, Comedy, Culinary, and Contemporary Art experience in Arlington,Texas, just announced the PALATE chef and restaurant...

ARLINGTON, TX — Ron Price, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau in Arlington, Texas, was awarded today the 2019 Grassroots Travel Champion Award presented by The U.S. Travel Association...

Five-nation bull riding spectacle to feature historic, All-Native American Team USA-Wolves Apply for credentials today WHAT: For the first-time in league history, the PBR (Professional Bull...

(Arlington, Texas) – Puerto Rico celebrates the longest Christmas in the world, and that celebration will be felt on Sunday, January 27, 2019 with the Sanse DFW 2019 event, to be presented at...

For Immediate Release XFL ANNOUNCES EIGHT INAUGURAL HOME CITIES NEW YORK, December 5, 2018 – The XFL today announced the eight cities and venues its teams will call home when the league launches...

INDIANAPOLIS – The 10th annual International Bowl Series featuring 16 high school-aged teams spanning nine countries on three continents will return to Arlington, Texas for the fifth consecutive...

WHO: Arlington Cultural Tourism Council WHAT: The Arlington Cultural Tourism Council (ACTC) is accepting grant applications as a result of the city’s strategy to support and grow cultural...

Guy Fieri’s Taco Joint - a brand new concept and first of its kind – to debut at Texas Live! on August 9 in the Arlington Entertainment District ARLINGTON, TX (JULY 23, 2018) – Chef,...

Pudge’s Pizza will be a welcoming gathering place for family and friends ARLINGTON, TX (June 27, 2018) - Hall of Fame catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez unveiled exciting details today for his...

Grand Opening Festivities for the World-Class Dining, Entertainment and Hospitality District Will Include Live Music and Entertainment, Events and Activities for the Entire Community All Weekend Long

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: By Popular Demand, Enchant Christmas™ Returns to Globe Life Park with All-New Christmas Light Maze & Market ARLINGTON, Texas (June 12, 2018) – Back by popular demand,...

(Arlington, TX) — Fidel Mitchell, Convention Services Manager at the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), has been chosen as one of 30 of the tourism industry’s “brightest stars”...

WHO: Ron Price, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (Arlington CVB), the tourism authority for Arlington, Texas. WHAT: In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week, Ron...

Troy’s will be an iconic addition to Texas Live!, one of the largest and most exciting sports-anchored developments in the country opening this year ARLINGTON, TX (MAY 8, 2018) - Troy Aikman...

(Arlington, TX) — April Luter, Director of Partnerships & Programs for the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), was the recipient of the “Best Step-on Guide,” award by the Texas...

Arlington is proud to be home of the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and the WNBA’s Wings. But now the City has set its sights on a different but rapidly growing...

(Arlington, TX) — The Arlington Cultural Tourism Council (ACTC) announced their 2018 grant recipients. The council is the result of the bureau’s ongoing strategy to support and grow cultural...

Texas’ Premier Vintage Motoring and Luxury Lifestyle Event Adds New Events April 20-22, 2018 in the Arlington Entertainment District ARLINGTON, TEXAS (February 20, 2018) – Organizers for the...

The ninth-annual International Bowl Series featuring 24 high school- and middle school-aged teams across eight nations on three continents will return to Arlington, Texas, for the fourth...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS —The Honorable Mayor Jeff Williams and the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the inaugural Arlington Visionary Award to former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck,...

NORWALK, Conn. (October 25, 2017) – This year’s Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree will be a one-of-a-kind event featuring the latest and greatest in tiny houses, simple living and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2017 NEWS BRIEF OCTOBER 2, 2017 ARLINGTON CULTURAL TOURISM COUNCIL ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2018 WHO: Arlington Cultural Tourism Council WHAT: The...

Arlington, TX – The Arlington Museum of Art proudly announces its winter blockbuster exhibit, Visions of Eternity, featuring 101 woodcut watercolor prints by the renowned Spanish artist,...

Ninth trip to famed stadium takes place Feb. 24, with RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN following on Feb. 25, tickets on sale Sept. 1 ARLINGTON, Texas – The second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Major of...

WORLD’S LARGEST TINY HOUSE CONVENTION COMES TO ARLINGTON, TEXAS NORWALK, Conn. (June 12, 2017) – Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events organizer, is adding another show to its...

‘Live! by Loews – Arlington, TX’ – the First of its Kind in the Country – Will Bring an Upscale Hospitality Experience to the Arlington Entertainment District ARLINGTON, TX (May 4, 2017) –

Miami (Tuesday, February 14, 2017) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced the host cities for the quarterfinal and semifinal...

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mary German has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. German, a 29-year veteran in the tourism industry, has been at...

Arlington, TX (Oct. 20, 2016) ‐ Construction for the first phase of Texas Live! will commence next week at the project site located in between the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park and the Dallas...

THREE MAJOR VENUES TO ANCHOR DISTRICT World‐class dining, entertainment, hotel and convention destination will bring over 3,000 new jobs and 3 million new visitors to Arlington with its opening...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (August 10, 2016) – The Sheraton Arlington Hotel has completed the first phase of their multimillion dollar renovation led by Urbana Varro, LLC. The renovation includes a...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Nearly 14 million visitors spent an estimated $1.4 billion in Arlington last year, with more than half of those visitors staying overnight, according to a study by Longwoods...

Arlington, TX August 4, 2016 - The Concours d'Elegance of Texas announced that it will hold its annual three day vintage car celebration event in the Arlington Entertainment District. The Concours...

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mary German, Senior Vice President of Operations at the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been selected as one of Dallas Business Journal’s honorees for the new...

(ARLINGTON, Texas) Arlington continues to build on its economic momentum and Entertainment District, approving an economic development project that will include a 100,000 square foot entertainment...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2015 ARLINGTON CVB WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS ARLINGTON, Texas—The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has selected Fidel Mitchell as the new...

ARLINGTON, TX— The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (Arlington CVB) has unveiled a new website (arlington.org) design created to provide improved assistance to visitors to the...

MEDIA ALERT Lodging Options for 2015 College Football Championships in Arlington, Texas COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS – LODGING INFORMATION: Ticket holders for the 2015 College Football Playoff...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The City of Arlington and the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the City’s official brand “Arlington: The American Dream City.” Officially launching...

From Australian Meat Pies to Korean Fusion to cupcakes sure to impress…the 2nd Annual Spring Texas Food Truckin’ Fest Globe Life Park in Arlington is for all kinds of foodies with more...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: October 7, 2013 Dean Jarnig 817-999-7131 caretaker@zombiemanor.com Hungry for MORE this Halloween Season? ZOMBIE MANOR transports YOU into the world of The Walking DEAD

NEWS BRIEF August 22, 2013 WHO: A partnership between Experience Arlington and Rangers Enterprises WHAT: The Texas Food Truckin’ Fest will return for a second food truck fest of 2013—Fall...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2013 EXPERIENCE ARLINGTON’S JOE BEDSOLE WINS 2013 DISTINGUISHED AFFILIATE AWARD ARLINGTON, Texas— Joe Bedsole, Director of State Accounts at Experience...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texas Food Truckin’ Fest Kicks Off Friday in Arlington (Arlington, TX) — A smorgasbord of Texas gourmet food trucks will help benefit a great cause at the first Texas...

(Arlington, TX) — Eating your heart out will be easy when Arlington rolls out a plethora of food trucks at the first 2013 “Texas Food Truckin’ Fest” on April 26th and 27th at Rangers...

(ARLINGTON, TX) The Arlington Trolley Board announced today that service from select Arlington hotels to Downtown Arlington will begin May 25th though September 30th, 2012. In cooperation...

(ARLINGTON, TX)— Sports Traveler, a leading sports tourism company, is proud to announce it has been named the Official Sports Package Provider for the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and...

(ARLINGTON, TX) — Mary German, Vice President of Bureau Services & Programs, will be honored by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) members with the 2012 Margaret McKown...

(ARLINGTON, TX)— Seventy-five artists from around the country are bringing their works of art to Richard Greene Linear Park in Arlington this weekend. The park will be jam-packed with delicious...

(Arlington, TX) — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.arlington.org) announced the formation of the new Arlington Cultural Tourism Council on Thursday. The newly formed Council is a...

ARLINGTON, TX — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau announced a series of promotions — one Vice President, two Directors and one new Manager —reflective of the commitment to...

ARLINGTON, TX — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Ellen Brown as the Director of National Accounts and Ryan Callison as Director of Marketing. These two new additions...

Who: Arlington Parks and Recreation, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Southwest Arlington Geocachers What: “The Big Game” Geocache Series When: ...

(Arlington, TX) The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau announces “Craziest Fan” contest to be held at Lincoln Square (near Petsmart) on Saturday, February 5,...

(Arlington, Texas) Jay Burress, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, announced that Britain’s SKY TV will be basing operations in Arlington for Super Bowl...

(Arlington, TX) — The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.arlington.org) has named David Law as Director of National Accounts. With over 20 years of combined experience in the...

(Arlington, TX)— The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is stepping into spring with new Spring Break Packages, and a chance to ‘text and win’ a trivia question about the new...

Rightfully so, Men's Health Magazine has named Arlington, Texas the #1 sports-obsessed city in the United States! Other cities and their rankings are listed in the July/August edition of Men's Health.

On June 6th, 2009, history will be made when Grammy award-winning country music star George Strait kicks off the beginning of many unforgettable events at the brand new Cowboys Stadium in...

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is among the first Texas convention & visitors bureaus to announce the use of RSS feeds on their website. RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is a format for...

The Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council (DFWATC), a regional co-op marketing organization, is turning 30 years old this year. To celebrate and promote tourism in the North Texas region, the...

When it comes to getting the latest dirt on the Dallas Cowboys, nobody does it better than the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau. Since winning the bid for the XLV Super Bowl in 2011, the FUN...

Men's Health Magazine recently completed a study revealing the best cities in which to meet single men, particularly for women over the age of 35, and Arlington, Texas placed third in the United...

ACME, Inc. has named Charlie Young senior vice president of marketing. Young comes to the company with more than 18 years of marketing experience. Young will oversee and direct the company's...

ACME will sponsor the biggest marathon in the World starting in 2007. Blah, blah, blah, blah

FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas is home to family fun such as Six Flags Over Texas which is turning 45 this summer and now features Breakfast with Bugs; Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers at...

So you've coordinated calendars, had your vacation time approved, selected your destination and lined up a sitter for your setter. You're going to save money, you decided, by loading up the car...

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the unveiling of its new website at www.arlington.org . The website now features an animated version of the FUN CENTRAL branding,...

For those travelers who enjoyed Arlington this summer, it's time to make plans to return! And for those who missed the opportunity, now is a perfect time to come. Nine hotels, two restaurants, Six...