Press Releases

Author Linda Swindling launches her book, Stop Complainers and Energy Drainers: How To Negotiate Work Drama to Get More Done in Irving on Wednesday, Feb. 27 more ›

IRVING, Texas (Feb. 8, 2013) – On Thursday, Feb. 7, the Irving City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Mortenson Development, Inc., which allows the parties to move forward with a development agreement for a $90 million, 350-room, upscale, full-service Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC) headquarters hotel. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Jan. 10, 2013) – ZestFest 2013 returns to Irving on Jan. 25 – 27, for the 16th annual, three-day spicy food festival located at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC). Dallas/Fort Worth has been home to ZestFest for 11 years, and this year marks the third consecutive year hosted in Irving. more ›

Irving welcomes the marketplace for celebrating and promoting the culture and artists of Texas music. more ›

The Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas, has earned national recognition in the 2012 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) during a ceremony at the convention center on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 am. Conducted annually by AISC, the IDEAS2 awards recognize outstanding achievement in engineering and architecture on structural steel projects around the country. The IDEAS2 award is the highest, most prestigious honor bestowed on building projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S. more ›

Actors Patrick Stewart, Val Kilmer and TV’s original Dynamic Duo – Adam West and Burt Ward – join a long list of comic artists and media guests to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Dallas Comic Con (DCC) on May 19 – 20 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC). more ›

TEXO, the largest commercial contractors association in Texas, honored the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC) as winner of both the Building 6 / Over $75 Million and Interior / All Contract Amounts categories in the 2012 Distinguished Building Awards Competition. more ›

Newly opened in January 2011, the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas changes the way meeting planners look at convention center space. more ›

The chefs at the Ranch at Las Colinas have a deep appreciation and understanding of the cuisine they prepare. It's a level of knowledge and respect that ensures quality, as well as the ability to apply modern twists and techniques to time-tested recipes. more ›

The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) was recognized on July 18 at its industry’s annual convention in Seattle as having been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the industry’s international trade association, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). The DMAP accreditation validates for the community, its industry stakeholders, clients and potential visitors that the Convention and Visitors Bureau has attained a significant measure of excellence in its organizational practices. more ›

Founded in 1973 by Ben H. Carpenter, Las Colinas is known worldwide for its upscale quality and uniqueness. The 12,000-acre master-planned business and residential area is not a city in its own right, but actually a community located within the city limits of Irving, Texas. more ›

Nestled snugly between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving, Texas, combines the cosmopolitan flair of a big city with the ambience of a small town. Immediately adjacent to DFW International Airport, Irving offers the best in accommodations to the traveler, with 75-plus hotels ranging from economy to five-diamond resort, all within a few minutes of the airport. more ›

Irving offers entertainment opportunities minutes away from Dallas/Fort Worth area airports. Travelers stopping in Dallas are discovering that layovers don’t have to be lackluster. With a layover of more than an hour at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or Love Field, visitors can turn delay into delight in Irving, Texas, immediately adjacent to DFW Airport and only a 15-minute cab ride from Love Field. more ›

Irving was founded in 1903 by surveyors J.O. Schultz and Otis Brown as a rail link between Dallas and Fort Worth. The city of Irving was officially incorporated April 14, 1914, with Brown serving as Irving’s first mayor. Local historians believe that Irving co-founders decided to name the city after Mrs. Brown’s favorite author. Schulze, a member of the Washington Irving Literary Society, also was partial to the name Irving. more ›

IRVING, Texas (May 14, 2013)… Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named Angie Webb-Covington a High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, May 9, in recognition of her rare generosity and inspiring drive to make a difference in the Irving community at-large, and in the lives of those who inhabit it. more ›

IRVING, Texas (April 22, 2013)… High spirited in everything they do, Irving’s most recent award recipients, Kass Prince and Craig Boleman, have logged more volunteer hours combined since venturing to Irving in 1998 than most do in a lifetime. Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council officially named the couple High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, April 18, in recognition of their unmatched passion and diligence to make the Irving community thrive. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Feb. 15, 2013) – Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council named longtime Irving couple Dr. Jerry Dunn and Connie Dunn, Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, Feb. 7, in recognition of their time, talents and treasures used to literally and figuratively brighten the Irving community. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Jan. 17, 2013) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council recognized Diann Contestabile as an Irving High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, Jan. 10, for her consistent dedication and creative leadership in the Irving community. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Oct. 9, 2012) - Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council recognized Clarence Saunders as an Irving High Spirited Citizen on Thursday, Oct. 4, for his dedication towards bettering the Irving community. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Aug. 10, 2012) – One of Irving City Hall’s former stars, Connie Gifford-Herrington, received the Irving High Spirited Citizen (HSC) award, presented to her on Thursday, Aug. 9, by Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council. more ›

Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council honored Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley as Irving High Spirited Citizens on Thursday, July 26, not only for their service contributions to the Irving community, but also in appreciation for the couple’s creative gift of laughter to the city. more ›

IRVING, Texas (June 8, 2012) – Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and the Irving City Council awarded Jan Boyce with the High Spirited Citizen award on Thursday, June 7, for her countless contributions to the Irving community. more ›

Irving offers Cowboys fans big savings on hotel stays during game weekends now through December... more ›

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Rusty Wilson, Golf Course Superintendent, has led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on this course and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. Four Seasons Resort and Club is the 27th course in Texas and the 972nd in the world to receive the honor. more ›

Fresh off the heels of ASAE - the industry's biggest trade show held in Dallas last month - its Texas version comes to town. IRVING, Texas (Sept. 20, 2012) - A "Texas-Size" welcoming party awaits in Irving for attendees of next week's Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE) annual New Ideas Conference. The conference kick-off celebration begins at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. See attached photo advisory for opening night details. more ›

In the center of the United States and in the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth, as well as immediately adjacent to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, Irving, Texas, is a city where accessibility meets possibility, and where transportation meets transformation. With an at-your-service attitude for providing VIP treatment to groups large and small, Irving offers planners first-tier accessibility, accommodations and amenities without the big city hassle and distractions. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Nov. 14, 2012) - It's a glow this Saturday night in Irving during the city's first Glow Run 5K. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., individual runners and teams will race on the 5K course along Lake Carolyn Parkway, starting and finishing the race route at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC). To view the race route, click here. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Oct. 31, 2012) – Thousands of glowing runners will light up Las Colinas during Irving’s first Glow Run on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. While glowing from head to toe, individual runners and teams will race on the 5K course along Lake Carolyn Parkway, and finish up the race at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC). more ›

Texas-sized festival features French and American vintages Local wine lovers are invited to uncork bottles of new and select vintage wines in the ambiance of a Parisian paradise at the 2012 Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 21, 2012) – Join honorary chairs, Mike and Ruth Doocy, in Irving this Saturday for the annual Dash for Dignity 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk. Dash is a fun-filled, family activity day that raises funds and awareness for the programs provided by Citizens Development Center (CDC) for adults with disabilities. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 11, 2012) – The Lone Star Ride Development Team challenges North Texas businesses and LSRFA supporters to join the fight against AIDS and help raise $20,000 by Sept. 20, 2012. This 150‐mile cycling event raises funds for three North Texas HIV/AIDS service organizations – AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD), AIDS Outreach Center of Tarrant County (AOC) and Resource Center Dallas (RCD). more ›

IRVING, Texas (Aug. 15, 2012) – The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) partners with the Harmonica Organization of Texas (HOOT) to present the 49th annual national SPAH convention in Irving on Aug. 15 – 17, at the Westin Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Hotel. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Jan. 29, 2013) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognized the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) with three additional Gold Adrian Awards for compelling advertising, public relations and marketing campaigns in the 56th annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. more ›

IRVING, Texas (Nov. 19, 2012) – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) appointed Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) marketing manager, Monty White, to the Digital Marketing Council, just prior to his re-election as board president for HSMAI’s Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Chapter. more ›

Irving CVB executive director appointed to leadership roles in two industry organizations IRVING, Texas (Oct. 15, 2012) – Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) executive director, Maura Gast, was elected to serve on the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE) Board of Directors for 2012 – 2013, and has also been named to serve on the Ethics Committee for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). more ›

Arrington and Spurlock transition into new roles; new members welcomed more ›