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Visit College Station takes home two Destination Excellence Awards

The tourism organization received recognition for its leisure marketing efforts and promotion of major sporting events at a state conference.

Reese Fenn

September 15, 20261 min read

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Visit College Station secured two Destination Excellence Awards during the 2026 Destinations Texas Annual Conference, which took place from Sept. 2-4.

The honors recognized the organization’s work in two specific areas: its leisure marketing campaign and its promotion of major sporting events.

The awards were presented at the annual gathering for the state’s tourism industry. The conference provided a platform for organizations across Texas to showcase their achievements in destination management and marketing.

Visit College Station is the official tourism development corporation for the city. Its mission involves promoting the area as a travel destination and supporting local events that draw visitors.

Details regarding the specific criteria used to select the winners or the names of other recipients were not provided in the available reporting.

The organization continues to focus on leveraging major events to drive economic impact for the region.

Source: theeagle.com.

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Reese Fenn writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in College Station.

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