“To win one national award is a really big deal, but to win two is absolutely incredible,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau director.
This recent announcement joins a robust list of good things happening in Abilene.
In addition, Abilene is competing in USA TODAY’s Best Historic Small Town Contest. The community currently ranks #1, with voting ending on June 6. Abilene ranked #4 in the 2021 contest and #2 and #8 in the 2020 and 2019 contests.
“The goal of the Abilene CVB is to generate economic growth in Abilene through tourism,” she said. “We hope this recognition not only results in additional visitation and sales, but also places Abilene on the radar for new businesses and residents to our community. If Abilene isn’t on your radar, it should be.”
