Greetings!
The Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to send this monthly eNewsletter to share what is going on in Midland and what the CVB has to offer. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you need help with a group of visitors coming to Midland. We are here for you and happy to help!
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 If you are flying on Southwest Airlines this month be sure and pick up a copy of the latest issue of Spirit Magazine. The issue features a 24-page article on Midland & Odessa.
"We selected Midland and Odessa as a result of common misconceptions associated with the state," explains Carsten Morgan, director of Special Projects for Pace Airline Media, which publishes the magazine. "The reality of economic development initiatives and the diversity of the industrial/commercial sector are far more interesting than the perception. This is an untold story that truly is enlightening to our affluent and influential audience," Morgan said.
The magazine reaches about 3.2 million affluent business and leisure travelers who use the airline to travel to more than 65 cities, 33 states and 3,400 flights a day.
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Planning a romantic get-away with that special someone? Valentine's weekend is coming soon!
Hurry and take advantage of the reduced price weekend get-aways to The Tall City! There are several romantic-themed packages for you to choose from. Escape for the weekend - come relax in one of Midland's luxurious hotels, take delight in the many unique attractions, and savor the experience at a delicious restaurant. These make great gifts for a spouse, family member or friend!
Click here for more information or to book a package. Packages expire February 28.
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 Calendar of Events
5-6 - Annual Belle Ball (Midland Center)
6-7 - Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show (Midland County Horseshoe Main Arena)
9 - Annual Indian Princess Dance (Midland Center)
10 - Travel & Tourism Meeting featuring Jan Allen, CMP (Kessler's Reception Hall)
11-14 - West Texas/Concho Kennel Club Dog Show (Midland County Horseshoe)
20 - Bad Boy Biker Bash (Midland County Horseshoe Main Arena)
20 - Midland Downtown Farmers' Market (501 W. Texas Ave.)
25-28 - Junior League of Midland, Inc. Annual Shopping Event & Fundraiser (Midland Center)
27 - Leadership Midland Cookoff & Car Show presented by Henry Resources LLC (American Legion Grounds)
27-28 - Permian Basin Home & Garden Show (Midland County Horseshoe)
March
6 - Midland Downtown Farmers' Market (501 W. Texas Ave.)
7 - Univision Bridal/Quinceanera Fair
9 - Texas Tech Red Raider Club - Meet Coach Tuberville (Midland Center)
15-19 - West Texas United Sockers - Kids' Sockers Clinic
27 - Westerners Team Shoot
30 - Texas Tech vs New Mexico State Baseball Classic
If you think we are missing an event that the public needs to know about then please let us know. Anyone can visit our website and simply click on "Submit Event" and fill out the entry form. It's that simple!
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Featured Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites we know what makes a great stay and we've got it all here waiting for you! Our hotel is conveniently located off Loop 250 and just 15 minutes from Midland International Airport and Historic Downtown Midland, home of George Bush. We have direct access to a wide variety of local restaurants and shopping centers. All our guest rooms feature free wired/wireless Internet, Micro-Refrigerator, 52" work desk and simply smart plush bedding. Enjoy our spacious Meeting Rooms, Business Center, up to date Work -Out Facility or our outside swimming pool and spa. Don't forget on your way out to enjoy our extended complimentary breakfast and signature cinnamon rolls! We have Great Hotels Guests Love, stop by and take a tour of our hotel and experience luxury and customer service at it greatest!
5309 West Loop 250 North
Midland, TX 79707
Call today to book: (432)520-3600
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Attraction of the Month:
Sibley Nature Center
The Sibley Nature Center celebrates the southern Llano Estacado and the region surrounding it within 150 miles. Through programs given at its site of 49 acres in Hogan Park in Midland, Texas, and at schools, meeting rooms, ranches, and personal homes through out the region, the Sibley Nature Center seeks to encourage the region's citizens to be knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and history of the region. The Sibley Nature Center is first and foremost a place for people to walk and to observe our native landscape. We teach people about our home, the Llano Estacado region of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. We encourage people to become knowledgeable about the region's plants, animals, and history. Knowledge of one's home leads to the love of one's home - and love of one's home is the most basic building block of patriotism.The Llano Estacado has a very harsh environment. We endure temperatures ranging from 116F to -20F, and sometimes have straight-line winds over 70 miles an hour as well as tornadoes. In some years we receive less than 6 inches of rain, while once every 40 years we receive over 30 inches of rain. The stories of adaptation by plants, animals, and humans to these incredible extremes are utterly fascinating.
1307 E. Wadley
Midland, Texas 79705
(432)684-6827
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Do you have a family reunion or wedding coming up? Don't forget that the CVB is here to help with your upcoming events. We can help with planning, promotion and publicity, event support and incentive items. We can also help you secure a group rate block at one of Midland's many fine hotels. Please be sure to check our Web site for more information on our services: http://visitmidlandtexas.com/our_services. We would love to hear from you!
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Old Rankin Highway Visitors Center
Something that started out as someone's dream came to pass 2 years ago when Old Rankin Highway Visitors Center opened its doors on January 10, 2008.
In that time there have been close to 7,000 visitors from all over the United States of America and around the world. People from every state in the US have visited and learned things about Midland as well as 38 other countries. Many stop for information about Midland as well as surrounding areas. Some of them are interested in Midland's history and how it was established. They want to know about the oil industry, what those black things are (pump jacks), why some are going up and down and why some are not. Many people don't know anything about oil other than the gas in their cars came from it. They want to know how the oil is brought up out of the ground and then how it gets to the refineries.
Many also stop to see the George W. Bush Childhood Home and some of them think George Bush still lives here and they want to see his ranch. Others have time and just want to stop and visit our community and visit all of our museums and find good food. In the last few months we have had people stop by almost every week because they are moving here. Visitors are coming from all over. California seems to be one of the main states people are moving here from.
When our visitors come in they are greeted by one of our wonderful volunteers. These volunteers have given over 4,500 hours of their time just to share Midland with others. These volunteers come from all walks of life and have had some very exciting lives themselves and sometimes we get to hear about some of their really exciting experiences they have had in their lifetimes. The volunteers are such a great asset to the visitor's center and to our community.
Be sure and stop by the Visitor Center next time you're in Midland!
1406 W. I20, Midland, TX 79701
(432) 687-8285
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CVB Actions
CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU REPORTING:
December Sales Numbers
Bid Proposals 1
Requests for Proposals: 9
We report one month behind so that we can give a full months representation. "Requests for Proposals" are leads that are captured by the CVB and distributed to local hotels, meeting facilities, and sporting venues. "Bids Submitted" are proposals sent to event right holders to try to bring an event to Midland. "Definite Bookings" are leads that have turned into definite business for Midland. "Room Nights Booked" is the number of sleeping room nights that are associated with the definite business booked. "Direct Visitor Spending" is the estimated dollar amount that an event will bring in; calculating the number of dollars visitors will spend in Midland's economy.
Definite Bookings: 11
Room Nights Booked: 1,905
Estimated Direct Visitor Spending on October Sales: $10,097,565
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Thank you for taking the time to view and read our eNewsletter. If we can assist you with any group event bringing in visitors to Midland then please let us know. Share this email with co-workers, friends, family, whomever so that everyone can know what Midland CVB has going on.
Sincerely,
The Staff
Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau
109 N. Main
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-683-3381
Toll free: 800-624-6435
Fax: 432-686-3556
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We want your event to be hosted in Midland and our sales staff is here to make that happen!
We are your liaison to everything Midland. Submit an RFP with us and we will assist with group rates at local hotel properties and any other facilities.
You can't go wrong with the West Texas hospitality provided by our staff that your event will experience.
We'll see ya'll soon!
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