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Arlington Hospitality Industry - Some Quick Facts
For members of the media who need immediate response, please contact
Diane Brandon, Vice President for Communications at 817-265-7721.
What is the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau?
We are the official destination marketing organization for the City of Arlington, Texas. What's the mission of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau?
To sell market and promote FUN CENTRAL™ Arlington, Texas as a destination for leisure travelers, family getaways and vacations, group tours, sports events and meetings, conventions and exhibitions. ACVB Departments Sales
Services
Communications
Tourism
Visitor Information Center
Administration What Tourism Means to Arlington - Over 6.5 million tourists visit Arlington each year
- Impact of hospitality industry in Arlington
- creates 8,000 + jobs
- Over $396 million in direct expenditures
- $1 BILLION in total economic impact
- Impact of hospitality industry in Arlington
- lower property taxes for Arlington home owners (est. lower by $650 annually)
- $4.5 million in bed tax revenues providing for bureau and convention center functions along with supporting the arts and downtown development
- What the hospitality industry gives back to Arlington
- $15 million cooperative marketing dollars promoting Arlington as a destination, enhancing the image of Arlington which benefits industry
- $1 million + in community donations, charity and general support
Fact - Few of Arlington's industries can make as significant an impact on the overall quality of life as does the entertainment and hospitality industry
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