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SACVB Shows Appreciation with Annual Tamale Lift

Shredded pork rolled in masa and wrapped in a corn husk is the traditional San Antonio tamale and a staple in our city at the holidays. To share the joy, the Annual Tamale Lift took place on December 9, with 16 groups of representatives from the SACVB and Team Texas (our hotel and industry partners) delivering 15,000 tamales to 180 association and corporate clients in Austin. 

SACVB Convention Sales Manager John Vlieger, CMP, heads up the Tamale Lift, and said when clients learn the date of the annual event, they often plan their holiday parties around it. "It's a fun and festive way for us to show our appreciation while spreading Christmas cheer," he said. 

San Antonio Sales Team Attends IMEX Trade Show

In mid-October, SACVB representatives were in Las Vegas for IMEX America, the new trade show for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry. Over 2000 hosted buyers, 1,700 attendees and nearly 2,000 exhibitors participated. The SACVB sales team met with more than 60 hosted buyers at the show and also hosted a wonderful in-booth reception. The show was well attended and the sales team had a great time promoting San Antonio!

CVB Welcomes New Sales Team Members

The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes two new members to its award-winning sales team. Barry David, Jr. is an Express Sales Manager, responsible for selling San Antonio to customers in the Midwest. Christopher Havins is a Destination Sales Manager, responsible for creating “wow” site inspections and bringing more business to San Antonio.

Chicago Cubs Client Appreciation Event a Big Hit

Good times were had by all at the recent 4th Annual SACVB Chicago Cubs Client Appreciation Event. More than 50 clients joined us at Wrigley Field to watch the Cubbies and the Astros play ball. The CVB Midwest Sales team and hotel partners were on hand to show their appreciation for another great year of bringing meetings to San Antonio.

Washington, DC Sales Mission a Huge Success

The CVB’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Sales Mission in Washington, DC gets bigger and better each year and was a huge success this May. The weeklong event included four breakfast meetings, three luncheons, individual sales calls and two receptions.  Hundreds of guests enjoyed fabulous food, live music, a Tequila tasting and grand prize giveaways at the final reception May 5. The sales mission was hosted by the DC sales team and 15 industry partners from San Antonio. "Our sales mission is one that clients anticipate and are excited to attend," said Summer Davey, Assistant Director of Sales in Washington, DC.

San Antonio’s Advisory Board Inspires Destination

The San Antonio Advisory Board, composed of meeting professionals from across the country, met in May at the city’s 630,000-square-foot Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and shared industry best practices, what they are experiencing in 2011 and what lies ahead. Their feedback is priceless for helping San Antonio make an already great destination even better. The CVB gets to sit among leading meeting professionals and drill down on what inspires them and guides their decisions.

Use a Smartphone to Explore All the Fun in San Antonio

Download the CVB’s free travel guide app – at iTunes or Android Market – to stay in the know with up-to-date insider information and the latest GPS mapping technology for hundreds of restaurants, spas, shops, attractions and more.

San Antonio CVB Staff Spreads the Good News

Once again the San Antonio CVB sales team hit the floor at Springtime Expo to spread the good news about meeting in San Antonio. The Expo took place in Washington, DC, on April 28. After the Expo, San Antonio partnered with other Texas cities to host a small reception. A good time was had by all and we look forward to seeing all our DC friends again soon!

Newly Renovated Visitor Center Has Reopened

The San Antonio Visitor Information Center, located across the street from the Alamo near the Convention Center, has recently undergone a renovation and reopened its doors in March to help meeting delegates get around town and have a wonderful time while here. Some highlights of the renovation include new flooring, paint, lighting fixtures, finishes, shelving and displays. The restrooms in the historic building were also upgraded with new plumbing and fixtures.

Team Texas Hosts Event for Alamo Battle Anniversary

The San Antonio CVB recently hosted a VIP reception at the historic Mansion at Judges Hill in Austin. The event launched the March issue of Texas Monthly, which featured coverage of the 175th anniversary of the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo. The reception was attended by many Austin meeting planners who were hosted by Team Texas. 

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