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.
2009-2010 Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
| Donna Albus | Mike McMahan |
| Lisa Bailey-Cedillo | Shaun Martin |
| Myra Dean | Robert Morris |
| Michael Dickenson | Lou Murray |
| Russell Dressen | Kip Pease |
| Andy Esparza | Audrey Perry |
| Jeanne Farquharson | Brandon Polk |
| Don Frazier | Sharon Riley |
| David Gist | James Robinson |
| Brian Green | Jeff Salmon |
| Don Green | Larry Sanders |
| Gary Grubbs | Risha Sanders |
| Nicki Harle | Steve Senter |
| Cindy Haley | Cody Stites |
| Monte Hist | Jim Tallant |
| Margaret Hoogstra | Justin Walker |
| Charles Hughes | Lenka Wright |
| JV Johnson | Tim Yandell |
| Traci Lambert | Darla Yarbrough |
| Doug McIntyre |
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Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau 2009-2010 Business Plan |
| Jim Tallant 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
- Advertising and Public Relations – Goal: To increase awareness, change perceptions and increase travel to Abilene
- Group Sales – Goal: To stimulate Abilene’s economy through bookings of meetings, conventions and family reunions
- Convention Services – Goal: To provide uncompromising service to conventions, thereby attracting and retaining meetings to Abilene
- Visitor Services – Goal: To promote Abilene by providing resources to encourage visitation to attractions; provide itineraries, travel guides and discount coupons to encourage overnight stays
- Heritage Tourism and Special Projects – Goal: To promote the award-winning Windshield History Audio Tour II, Stay One More Day Program and expand the visibility of the Destination Video
- Sports Marketing – Goal: To solicit football playoff games, sports related events and continue the successful Champions Classic to provide scholarships to Abilene high school seniors