The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is charged
with representing Abilene as a destination and helping the
long-term development of communities through a travel and tourism strategy.
For visitors, the ACVB is like a key to the city. As an unbiased
resource, the ACVB serves as a broker or an official point of contact
for convention and meeting planners, tour operators and visitors. The
ACVB assist planners with meeting preparation and encourage business
travelers and visitors alike to visit local historic, cultural and recreational
sites.
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is a multi-faceted
department, encompassing five primary program areas: Advertising &
Public Relations, Group Sales, Convention Services, Visitor Services
and Cultural & Heritage Tourism. The ACVB solicits and services
conventions, meetings, group business and provides personalized service
to individual travelers and convention delegates.
2008-2009 Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
| Richard Baltes | Tony McMillan |
| Gary Bomar | Robert Morris |
| Abdella Choukri | Audrey Perry |
| Dave Collins | Brandon Polk |
| Russell Dressen | Chris Proctor-Cleveland |
| Andy Esparza | Sharon Riley |
| Alex Eyssen | Jeff Salmon |
| Jeanne Farquharson | Larry Sanders |
| David Gist | Steve Senter |
| Traci Graham | Cody Stites |
| Brian Green | Jim Tallant |
| Don Green | Judy Wilhelm |
| Gary Grubbs | Lenka Wright |
| Nicki Harle | Tim Yandell |
| Monte Hist | |
| Margaret Hoogstra | |
| Mary Beth Kilgore | |
| Tim Lancaster | |
| Doug McIntyre | |
| Mike McMahan |
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Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau 2008-2009 Business Plan |
| Doug McIntyre Chair |
MISSION
To solicit and service conventions, meetings and other related group businesses; to carry out visitor promotions generating overnight stays in Abilene; thereby contributing to the economic fabric and quality of life in the community. Further, the Bureau assists in creating and promoting enjoyable, quality experiences by providing uncompromising personalized service for visitors and convention delegates.
PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES
- Continue PR efforts, targeting the regional market
- Monitor and manage the “Stay One More Day” campaign
- Promote “Bellman on Call" service to entice more motor coach tours
- Create a local promotion video and implement in hotel rooms, universities, Dyess AFB and public areas
- Produce and distribute the 2nd travel CD
- Implement the new Abilene Brand for convention and visitor markets
- Target family reunions
- Develop a long-term business plan