We may be a little partial but we do believe Abilene is the place to convene! Read what meeting planners who have met in Abilene think about our great city and the cooperation you will receive from our staff. Nanci Liles, Executive Director
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
"Thank you so much for your work and tireless effort in making the TASO-Football state meeting such a success! Having coordinated a number of these meetings in cities both big and small throughout the state, I can unequivocally say that your cooperation, assistance and hands-on participation before and during the event were far beyond the normal assistance provided by convention and visitors bureau personnel. Should there be an opportunity for one of our other sports to have a meeting in a non-metropolitan area, I will certainly encourage them to consider Abilene." Steve Ellinger, Executive Director
Texas Association of Sports Officials
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and your staff for the outstanding job and warm hospitality extended to us during our recent convention in your city. By all accounts, it was our best convention yet, and we owe this in a large part to the hard work and the commitment of the staff of the Abilene CVB. Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau outshines the rest.” Gary Anderson, Executive Director
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Laurie Murray, Meeting Planner
Texas Public Employees Association
"I just wanted to send a short note on behalf of the North Texas Football Officials, and specifically the officiating crew that worked the Southlake Carroll/Midland Lee football game. I would like to thank you and all involved for the hospitality during the crew's visit to Abilene. We enjoyed our experience and hope the event was a huge success for you. Everything was professionally done from our viewpoint. You have a great facility and great people for hosting such an event."
Best regards,
Keith Schoby
“Many, many thanks for your bureau’s and all of your volunteers’ assistance. Abilene was a terrific site for this meeting and we thank you for your help in putting it all together.” Barbara Douglas, Vice President
Lumbermen’s Association of Texas
"On behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas, the Texas Municipal League and the University of North Texas, thank you for all the hard work and hospitality given to our participants during the Fall Conference. We look forward to being able to come to Abilene in the future.” Lelani Van Gundy,
Assistant to the Director
Texas Municipal League
"I want to take this opportunity and thank you for your support of the Mesquite Grove Invitational - Retired Military Golf Tournament. We appreciate our very important and generous sponsors, which made our tournament a huge success. Your support of Retired Military and Veterans, that served and defended our Great Nation, is very commendable. God Bless America." Bill Harner, Tournament Chairman
“Once again, we want to thank you for your hospitality in welcoming the Southwest Region Bowlers of the Professional Bowlers Association to Abilene this past week-end. For the past three years, the city of Abilene has made the PBA feel like special visitors and this year was no different. The residents of Abilene, the press coverage, the employees at Abilene Bowl and the Visitors Bureau all help in making this one of the most anticipated events on the schedule and we are all appreciative and grateful for your efforts!" Thank you for a job very well done!
Pete McCordic
Thank you to everyone at the CVB for helping to make the June TAMIO conference such a success. Your warm welcome and assistance is greatly appreciated. I’ll be sure to recommend Abilene to all!! Sharon Logan, Immediate Past President
Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
“Thank you from the TAHPERD State Office, local volunteers, and all those in attendance for the role you played in our summer conference. The conference attracted over 400 Physical Education professionals to the Abilene area. In the days since the event, we have received many compliments relative to the conference’s success and the wonderful hospitality of the folks in Abilene! The Convention and Visitors Bureau’s involvement and support was certainly appreciated.” Diana Everett, Ph.D., CAE,
Executive Director
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
I want to say thank you for executing a flawless plan in obtaining and hosting the recent H.O.G. state rally in Abilene. Having this just after the ever growing Western Heritage Classic really increases the visibleness of Abilene as a tourist site.
You are doing a great job and keep up the great work in attracting events to Abilene. John Davee
“We are well pleased with the results and are glad that we chose Abilene for our meeting. Our task was made easier by the enthusiastic support you gave us and we thank you for the time and work you devoted to its planning and preparation. All of this was given with a big smile and cheery disposition.” Thomas C. Yantis, Grand Commander
Knights Templar of Texas
