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The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau (dba: Visit The Woodlands) is the official destination marketing organization responsible for promoting The Woodlands to drive demand for both hotel and retail tax collections. Our mission is to establish The Woodlands, Texas as a beautiful, lively, and welcoming destination recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for first-class business, convention and leisure travel.

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Visit The Woodlands Wins Two W3 Awards

By Visit The Woodlands on Oct. 06, 2023

Visit The Woodlands recently received a Gold W3 Award in the Social Campaign and Series: Arts & Entertainment category for a social media campaign titled "Art Gladness". This campaign promoted public…

Josie Lewis, Director of Sales for Visit The Woodlands, at Global Meetings Industry Day Meeting Planner Roundtable in The Woodlands, Texas

Josie Lewis Receives Prestigious Meetings Industry Award

By Visit The Woodlands on Sep. 18, 2023

Visit The Woodlands’ Director of Sales, Josie Lewis, was recently awarded Member of the Year for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Houston Area Chapter. Each year, MPI’s Houston Area Chapter…

Hospitality Leader in The Woodlands Announces Retirement

By Visit The Woodlands on Sep. 15, 2023

Fred Domenick, General Manager of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, has announced his retirement after a 40-year long career with Marriott. His retirement will be effective…

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The Woodlands Named Host Destination for TSAE New Ideas Conference 2024

By Visit The Woodlands on Sep. 12, 2023

Visit The Woodlands is excited to announce that the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE) will be in The Woodlands for the 2024 New Ideas Annual Conference. The conference will take place at…

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Visit The Woodlands Wins Destination Excellence Award

By Visit The Woodlands on Sep. 11, 2023

On August 19-31, 2023, Visit The Woodlands attended the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) annual conference in College Station. While there, Visit The Woodlands' Director of…

The Woodlands Waterway during the spring, with green trees along the walkways and a kayak in the water.

Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Selects The Woodlands for Biennial Convention

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 28, 2023

In 2025, over 300 firefighters from across Texas will come to The Woodlands for the Texas State Fire Fighters Association's 49th Biennial Convention. The Association recently announced that The…

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Visit The Woodlands Receives Three Viddy Awards

By Visit The Woodlands on Jul. 06, 2023

Visit The Woodlands was recently honored with Viddy Awards for three video projects created to help promote The Woodlands as an ideal destination for meeting planners and leisure travelers. The Viddy…

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Visit The Woodlands Receives Hermes Awards for Marketing Efforts

By Visit The Woodlands on May. 18, 2023

Visit The Woodlands recently won Gold Hermes Creative Awards for two innovative marketing projects: a Fashion Forward Advertising Campaign and the Ambassador Program. The Hermes Awards is an…

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Nationally Recognized April Events Draw Visitors to The Woodlands

By Visit The Woodlands on May. 04, 2023

The Woodlands welcomed visitors from around the world this past April during four major events: The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival (April 14-16), The Chevron Championship (April 19-23), Memorial…

Market Street and The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Win Texas Travel Awards

By Visit The Woodlands on May. 04, 2023

The Woodlands has received two Texas Travel Awards, one for "Best Shopping District" in Texas and another for "Best Art Festival". These annual awards shine a spotlight on the most exciting…

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