Know Before You Go - 2025 Annual Conference

Hotel Details || Keynote Speakers || Conference Schedule || Special Events

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

TACVB and our host Visit Fort Worth are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Annual Conference September 3–5! Before you pack your boots and head our way, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your conference experience...

*Please take a moment to carefully review the following information.*

All meeting activities will take place at the Omni Fort Worth in the Texas Ballroom.

Omni Fort Worth

1300 Houston Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 535-6664

WHAT TO BRING

Attire for the event and all social gatherings is business casual.
We recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater because meeting room temperatures can be challenging to regulate for the comfort of all guests.
We highly encourage you to bring your favorite reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the event.
Your favorite leather good to have customized at our leather branding activation at the Opening Reception
A bottle of wine for the Wall of Wine raffle & fundraiser
Branded destination attire to wear for Spirit Day on Friday
Don't forget physical or digital business cards to exchange with your colleagues!

PARKING

Valet is the only parking option at the hotel and is currently $48 per night. Self parking is available nearby in city lots. We recommend the Houston Street Garage at $22/day located at 1200 Houston Street.

REGISTRATION

Registration & Badge Pickup will be held in the Texas Ballroom Foyer during the following times:

Wednesday, Sept. 3 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, Sept. 4 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, Sept. 5 - 7:00am - 12:00 pm

**Your event badge will be REQUIRED for entry into all sessions and events, including the evening parties.

MEALS

Breakfasts and lunch will be served in Texas Ballroom EF. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available in limited quantities and specific food items will be labeled. Only breakfast will be served on Friday, September 5th.

SCHEDULE

Several details within the schedule have been updated and previously downloaded pdfs may no longer be up to date. Please download the most recent version of the schedule HERE.

PARTNER HALL

We hope you will make plans to visit our amazing partners who help make this event a success! The Partner Hall will be located in Texas Ballroom Foyer.

IMPORTANT SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS

*Please take a moment to carefully review the following information.*

FORT WORTH DESTINATION TOUR

Wednesday, September 3rd 8:50am - 11:30am

Meet in the lobby promptly at 8:50am for transportation. You will be returned at 11:30am. Tour will be on 16-person group bicycles through Cowtown Cycle. Pre-registration was required and is now closed for this event.

DESTINATION MARKETING PRINCIPLES

Wednesday, September 3rd 9:00am - Noon || Texas AB

The DMO 101 Course for our industry that provides the best overview of the Destination Organization space in one class. Pre-registration was required and is now closed for this event.

FIRST TIME ATTENDEE LUNCHEON

Wednesday, September 3rd 11:30am - 12:45pm || Texas CD

First-Time Attendees will be treated to a special lunch sponsored by Yodel. An Invite & RSVP was sent to First Time Attendees and is now closed for this event.

NEW NAME & BRAND ANNOUNCEMENT

A rebranding project two years in the making! A new era for TACVB debuts Wednesday, September 3rd at 2:45pm and you'll want to be there to see it! Snag exclusive new brand swag and hear the heart behind our new look.

WALL OF WINE RAFFLE & FUNDRAISER

The TACVB Past Chairs are proud to facilitate the return of the Great Wall of Wine raffle to this year's conference. Bring a bottle, win a bounty! Raffle tickets are $20 each and you can purchase them online and at the conference HERE.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECEPTION

Wednesday, September 3rd 4:30pm - 5:30pm || Stockyards 1

Whether you're early in your career or new to the industry, you're invited to join us for the TACVB Young Professionals Receptionsponsored by Tempest, Visit South Padre Island & Destination Bryan

OPENING RECEPTION AT TANNAHILLS

Wednesday, September 3rd 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Transportation begins in the lobby at 5:30pm. Presented by our friends at Visit Fort Worth and featuring a leather branding activation - have your boots, belt, wallet, or other leather item hand-branded on-site. Bring your item with you!

HAPPY HOUR WITH TEXAS MONTHLY

Thursday, September 4th 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join your friends at Texas Monthly for this popular conference outing at Thompson's Bookstore & Speakeasy - 900 Houston Street.

DESTINATION SPIRIT DAY

Friday, September 5th

Show off your hometown pride! Rep your destination by wearing your hometown-branded gear - shirts, polos, team colors, or anything that proudly shows where you’re from.

NEW SMALL DMO BREAKFAST

Friday, September 5th 8:00am - 8:45am || Texas IJ

Thank you to Visit Corsicana for sponsoring this event! Small DMOs will have an opportunity to connect with each other on Friday morning in their own breakfast room.

LOUD TABLES - New This Year!

Friday, September 5th 9:00am - 10:25am

Facilitated peer-led table discussions focused on the topics that matter the most to you. These small group conversations are designed to spark idea sharing, real world problem solving and authentic connection. You'll choose TWO! Full list of table options in is the schedule.

Conference Quest Scavenger Hunt

Presented in partnership with Bandwango, attendees will have the opportunity to earn points for prizes by checking into locations throughout the conference. Pre-Register and earn 250 bonus points by signing up before the conference HERE.