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While Beaumont dealt with two weeks of unprecedented flooding, damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, the City of Beaumont has bounced back and is quickly recovering; particularly as it relates to the meetings and convention business, per the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Convention Sales Team. Hurricane Harvey did have some immediate impact on conventions in…Continue Reading

Meetings Mean Business And we want You to Host A Meeting in Your Home Town Are you a member of any group that has district, regional, state or national overnight meetings?  Why not Bring it to Beaumont – Texas With A Little Something Extra? And the Beaumont CVB can help! If your business or industry has a convention or tradeshow -- Bring it Home to Beaumont! If your association has a…Continue Reading

Did you know that Beaumont has some home-grown delicacies that can help you to customize your convention so that your meeting in Beaumont is made-to-order? Here are three signature food concoctions to use when planning a great convention in Beaumont, Texas With A Little Something Extra. Signature Drink The “Beaumont Mary” is a cocktail the Beaumont CVB suggests to meeting planners to…Continue Reading

Need help in finding the perfect meeting location for your next convention while searching for a good deal for sleeping rooms for these meeting attendees? Look no further than the Beaumont CVB. By choosing to connect with the CVB’s Convention Sales Team, you have secured a valuable and complimentary partner to assist you in the meeting planning process. Want to know more? Read on to…Continue Reading

While sporting tournaments like softball, baseball, soccer and tennis are mainstays, Beaumont is a hot spot for youth meetings and events. It has become a huge draw for faith-based youth groups, in part because Beaumont delivers affordable accommodations, family-friendly attractions , and offers easy accessibility between venues, restaurants , hotels, churches, and other entertainment options that…Continue Reading

Beaumont welcomes USA Softball of Texas to the Beaumont Athletic Complex on May 26-28, 2017 for the 8 and Under Texas State Championship. “We’re excited to bring another State Championship to Beaumont,” says Linda George, USA Softball District 39 Commissioner. “We have players coming from all over Texas to participate in the tournament and with it being our 65th Anniversary…Continue Reading

We know sometimes it can be stressful being the one in charge of helping put together a family or class reunion. So if you're looking for fresh ideas, look no further! Here are three ways for you to get creative and make your reunion unique, courtesy of the Beaumont CVB.  1) Plan a Scavenger Hunt Get outside and spice up your next get together with a scavenger hunt. Whether…Continue Reading

Beaumont welcomes the National Physique Committee to the Julie Rogers Theatre on Saturday, April 22, 2017 for the Southeast Texas Championship. “This is the second bodybuilding competition and fitness expo to hit Beaumont since 1996,” says Robin Fore, Chief Operations Officer for the Southeast Texas Championship. “This year, the Southeast Texas Championship is sanctioned as…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its annual Hall of Fame Reception at MCM Eleganté Hotel & Conference Center in Beaumont on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  “This is our favorite time of the year,” says Dean Conwell, CDME, Executive Director for the Beaumont CVB. “It’s our chance to give back to our friends from…Continue Reading

The Beaumont CVB invites locals to re-discover Beaumont with free motorcoach tours offered throughout the year. Tours are designed to help locals develop a new sense of pride and love for Beaumont by re-discovering everything the city has to offer.  2017 Beaumont Destination Training Schedule​ March 22 May 3 July 12 September 13 November 15 Click here to register online through…Continue Reading

Believe it or not, there are many good deeds happening in the Beaumont area every single day.  From free eyeglasses and eye screenings to school mentors and support for Habitat for Humanity and the Wounded Warrior Program… members of the Lions Club are always busy helping others.  And while you’ve probably heard about the Lions Club you might not know about all they are…Continue Reading

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thanks to everyone who came to the Beaumont CVB’s Holiday Party . We appreciate all of our guests who wore hats to the party. Y'all made it fun! Click here to see photos from the party . Thanks to all of our clients, volunteers, board members, city & county dignitaries and all of our hospitality partners who attended this…Continue Reading

It’s a holiday party like none other in the Beaumont area! “Hats off to the Holidays!” is a party for the community and a celebration of another successful year for the Beaumont CVB. It's also a creative way to engage people. “The Holiday open house will give us an opportunity to invite new, potential clients and to attract prospective meeting contacts to our…Continue Reading

Beaumont welcomes the Herb Society of America to the Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza October 28-29, 2016 for the organization’s South Central District Gathering. “This is our first year to host the conference in Beaumont and we want people to know it’s open the public,” says Mary Doebbeling, Membership Delegate for the South Central District of The Herb Society of America.…Continue Reading

Imagine sitting on a comfortable porch, sipping a warm drink and looking off into the beautiful sunset while a cool breeze blows in. There is a gorgeous horizon with sprawling oak trees and cows grazing in the pasture. The food is amazing and so is the company. Well, you don’t have to just dream about such an experience, you can get it at Amelia Farm and Market .  “Our motto is to…Continue Reading

Homecoming at Lamar University means football, food, festivities and, of course, friends. While it’s a time of celebration for the current events going on at the University, it’s also a time for big reunions for people near and far away! People from student organizations, fraternities and sororities, athletic teams and more join together to celebrate BIG RED!  As a former member…Continue Reading

Earlier this year, the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau  announced a busy second quarter with 15 sports tournaments being held in Beaumont during that time. Now in the fourth quarter, Beaumont continues to be a top pick for sports tournaments with three tournaments expected to bring roughly $400,000 of economic impact into the City over a three day time…Continue Reading

Game, set, match! From kids to couples and senior citizens, playing the game of tennis is booming in Beaumont. The Beaumont Tennis Academy at the newly renovated Beaumont Tennis Center is helping to bring people from all over Southeast Texas together. It’s a sport that is great for beginners, pros and everyone in between.  “Any age, any skill level can play tennis,”…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce its winnings in the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) Idea Fair at the organization’s annual conference in El Paso last week. “Our team continues to prove themselves year after year with award-winning initiatives & this year is no different,” says Dean Conwell, CDME Executive…Continue Reading

From baseball tournaments to a class reunion or work convention, you may be coming to Beaumont for business or to have fun with the family. Either way, staying in Beaumont has never been more accommodating or luxurious. Two of the biggest hotels in the area have stepped up the hotel game and are ready for you to book a room! The MCM Eleganté and Holiday Inn Plaza are the two top…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to welcome 800 alumni to town for the Hebert High School Alumni Association Mass Reunion to be held June 29 – July 3, 2016. The reunion – 1 of 19 to be held in Beaumont this summer – will bring an estimated $635,885 into Beaumont’s economy. “Hebert High has strong ties to the Beaumont Community,” says…Continue Reading

Beaumont Gears Up for School Bus Safety "Roadeo," June 25 FACT: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , 58% of child fatalities during normal school travel hours were in cars driven by teenagers. 23% of such fatalities were in cars driven by an adult. Kids riding on school buses accounted for less than 1% of such fatalities. Learn more at American School…Continue Reading

As summer kicks-off, the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the release of two new projects: the Beaumont Sports Facility Guide and the Official Visitors Guide for Southeast Texas. Both of these will help make planning a little easier when organizing a sporting event in Beaumont or preparing for a Southeast Texas summer vacation. The newly redesigned Sports…Continue Reading

The public is invited to a Meet & Greet as we welcome Kyle Petty, Celebrity Riders and sponsors on Thursday, May 5th at 4:15pm at the Hampton Inn in Beaumont, Texas.  Click here for the invitation and flyer .  The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America , one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, is revving up for its 22nd anniversary…Continue Reading

The 2016 Convention of the Gulf States Camera Club Council will be held in Beaumont, Texas on Thursday, May 5th through Saturday, May 7th at the MCM Elegante Hotel . The Gulf States Camera Club Convention will consist of three days of fun and education from industry experts Rick Sammon, William Innes, Judy Host, and others. In addition to tons of learning opportunities, there will also be field…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau announces a busy second quarter with 15 sports tournaments being held in Beaumont from April through June of 2016. These tournaments are expected to bring an estimated economic impact of $2,672,400 into Beaumont. “The facilities in Beaumont are great for hosting events. The hotels and restaurants are very accommodating & appreciative of the…Continue Reading

With today’s limited budgets and fewer staff, smart meeting planners reach out to their local CVB and tap into a valuable partner resource so their conferences are more successful. If you're in charge of planning a meeting, don't do it alone! Instead, partner with the Beaumont CVB and see how we can help make your meeting a success. Who We Are As the official Destination…Continue Reading

Because of its location in Southeast Texas near the Louisiana border, Beaumont is a city with an interesting mixture of Texas culture and Cajun heritage. That’s one of the reasons that visitors, whether here for work or pleasure, leave Beaumont feeling a little more cultured and entertained. Beaumont is a destination unlike anywhere else, and if the company or organization you belong to…Continue Reading

Beaumont Welcomes East Texas Historical Association February 18-20, 2016 The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes the East Texas Historical Association to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaumont Plaza February 18-20, 2016 for its annual Spring Meeting and invites the public to attend. “We are an invaluable asset to southeast Texas history & culture,” says Dr.…Continue Reading

Beautiful history, unique attractions, affordable hotels, easy traffic and tasty restaurants. Sounds great, right? Yes, we are talking about Beaumont! Not only is Beaumont a great place to visit, but it’s also the perfect location to gather for an event and make memories. It’s the kind of thing you don’t think about until you need it. The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau…Continue Reading

Meetings Brought Over $18 Million into Beaumont in 2015. The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its annual Hall of Fame Reception at The Event Centre in downtown Beaumont on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  “Meetings, reunions and sporting events are big business for Beaumont,” says Dean Conwell, Director for the Beaumont CVB. “Hall of Fame…Continue Reading

Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (TACVB) Mid-Winter Conference January 19-22, 2016 The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes the Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (TACVB) Mid-Winter Conference to the MCM Elegante’ Hotel & Conference Center Tuesday, January 19 – Thursday, January 22, 2016.  “TACVB is an excellent…Continue Reading

Here are five reasons Beaumont, Texas is the perfect meeting destination.  1. Experts. Totally committed to you. Want an expert to advise you on how to incorporate Beaumont’s best into your meeting? The Beaumont CVB offers high quality service and has a reputation for being friendly and reliable. From choosing quality local partners and service providers, we’ll give you the…Continue Reading

On behalf of Captain Conwell & the entire Beaumont CVB crew we would like to extend a special invitation to all TACVB members to join us in Beaumont for the upcoming Mid-Winter Conference set for January 19-21, 2016.  Your final destination is Beaumont, Texas…With a Little Something Extra. You’ll be arriving at gate, MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center. At gate MCM,…Continue Reading

Are you headed to Beaumont for a concert, business trip or just to visit family? Maybe it’s been a while since you have been in the area. The Beaumont CVB has you covered on where to stay when you come visit! From the best hotels for families to the ones that allow pets, and even places that offer shuttles to the local airport, the Beaumont CVB should be your first stop when it…Continue Reading

Rebecca Woodland, Convention Sales Manager, and Freddie Willard, Director of Sales, know how to have fun while working at a professional conference during recent TSAE (Texas Association of Society Executives) evening reception. The Beaumont CVB's convention sales team spends much time "on the road" conducting sales calls, attending trade shows and networking events to foster…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce its winnings in the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) Idea Fair at the organization’s annual conference in The Woodlands last week.  “I am so thrilled that our Clue-themed holiday event which the Beaumont CVB produced in December 2014 was so well received by our peers,” stated…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Lone Star Region 64 th Annual Convention to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaumont Plaza Wednesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 26, 2015. “Model Railroading is fun! Whether you are young or old, trains have always had a great rapport with people,” says George Bohn, Convention…Continue Reading

U.S. Baton Twirling National Championship July 13-18, 2015 The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to welcome the United States Baton Twirling Association’s 57th Annual National Championship to Ford Park Arena Monday, July 13 – Saturday, July 18, 2015. “Beaumont residents will be amazed by the athleticism and artistry of the nation’s best baton twirlers as…Continue Reading

American Legion Annual State Convention July 8-12, 2015 War veterans from around the state will begin arriving in Beaumont in early July for activities surrounding the 97th Annual State Convention of The American Legion, the nation’s largest organization of wartime veterans. “We expect more than 1,000 members of The American Legion family to take part in convention activities between…Continue Reading

Our Summer 2015 calendar is packed with sporting events and I am thrilled to welcome these heavy hitters to Beaumont! United Fastpitch Association  will host two weekend tournaments (Ages 10U-18U) at Ford Fields and the Beaumont Athletic Complex . Dates: June 5-6, 2015 (140 teams), June 12-14, 2015 (90 teams) United States Baton Twirling Association  is…Continue Reading

There's always something happening in Beaumont! To help share this with meeting and event planners, our Sales Team makes regular trips to  Austin for client meetings, industry events and multiple sales efforts. Lately, we've been busy doing just that. Here's the scoop! Austin Sales Calls:  Earlier this month, I reached out to state association meeting planners…Continue Reading

Beaumont CVB Celebrates Economic Impact of Meetings at Hall of Fame Dinner February 3, 2015 Yes, the economy in Beaumont benefited from tourism revenue, from meeting business, to the tune of $21.7 million in 2014! Meetings mean business in Beaumont. Hotels, local restaurants, bars and retail shops all benefit from guests to our city. Out of town guests paid taxes and brought new money to our…Continue Reading

25th Annual Hall of Fame Reception to Be Held February 3, 2015  The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its 25th Annual Hall of Fame Reception at The Event Centre in downtown Beaumont on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The CVB will recognize and honor the meeting planners who chose Beaumont as their host city for conferences, sporting events and reunions during…Continue Reading

Seasons Greetings from the Beaumont CVB! In case you missed it, the CVB hosted its  Holiday Open House  on December 10th. This year, clients and partners were invited to "Get a Clue about the Beaumont CVB" with an interactive mystery game. We had a wonderful time seeing everyone and hope you and yours have the very merriest of holidays! Enjoy these event photos (by the…Continue Reading

Texas Crime Stoppers Conference to Be Held in Beaumont October 8-10, 2014 The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to welcome the 26th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference to Beaumont October 8-10, 2014. "Since the inception of Beaumont Crime Stoppers in 1981, we have received over 14,000 tips resulting in over 3,000 arrests, over 6,000 cases cleared and over 7 million dollars…Continue Reading

Beaumont CVB Announces Team Worth of Cypress, TX as Winner of #BmtBaller Photo/Video Contest The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce Team Worth 16U Gold of Cypress, Texas as the winner of the #BmtBaller Photo/Video Contest held September 5-14, 2014. On behalf of the team, Rory Gesch submitted numerous photos that matched the contest's 7 different categories,…Continue Reading

Last night we held the 24th Annual Hall of Fame Reception at the MCM Eleganté Hotel. This is an important event for us because it allows us the opportunity to recognize meeting planners and committees that bring reunions, sporting events and conferences to Beaumont. In 2013, our sales team worked with 162 events and 127 organizations to welcome 80,254 convention delegates! Not to bore you…Continue Reading

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to announce its winnings in the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) Idea Fair at the organization's annual conference in El Paso. Stephanie Molina, Director of Marketing said, "We are truly honored to bring home these awards from the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual…Continue Reading

Beaumont welcomes the Texas Association of Museums  for their Annual Conference on April 2-5, 2013.   "TAM is working closely with our colleagues in the Beaumont museum and cultural community to plan a substantial conference," says Ruth Ann Rugg, Executive Director for the Texas Association of Museums. "We have developed a theme that speaks not only to current challenges…Continue Reading