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This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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About Irving, Texas

Location and service. That’s what sets Irving, Texas apart. In the center of the U.S. and the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, Irving is just minutes from DFW Airport and can be reached non-stop from every major city in North America. Here you'll find luxury, full-service, extended-stay and limited-service accommodations, with something to fit every taste and budget.

City-wide there are more than 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, while the Irving Convention Center brings a column-free exhibit hall, elegant ballrooms, break-out rooms and spacious pre-function areas with views of the Dallas and Las Colinas skyline. Irving is perfect for meetings, but also provides easy access to exceptional entertainment when the sun goes down, including a variety of options for dining and attractions - all just moments away.

IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RECEIVES TWO ADRIAN AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diana Pfaff (972) 401-7722 or (214) 236-8885 (cell) dpfaff@irvingtexas.com Melissa Cannon (972) 401-7723 or (817) 648-7006 (cell) mcannon@irvingtexas.com IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RECEIVES TWO ADRIAN AWARDS Bureau honored with 16 Adrian Awards in past four years IRVING, Texas (Dec. 3, 2013) -- The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) with two Silver Adrian Awards for compelling marketing and public…

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Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Receives Three Gold Adrian Awards

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 56 th annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. The ICVB was recognized for its work on attendance-building initiatives for consumer events held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, key public…

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Gast Named to Texas Society of Association Executives Board of Directors

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). Members of TSAE represent more than 1,000 association professionals from Texas-based associations and societies, as well as corporations and firms that provide services to associations. Gast is one of five new…

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New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected to Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board

IRVING, Texas (April 26, 2012) - The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) board of directors elected Chris Arrington as chairman and Jack Spurlock as vice-chair to new terms which began immediately upon their election this January. Through his history on the ICVB board since December 2007, Arrington lead under various roles including chair of the board's Community Relations Committee, vice-chair of the board's Development Committee, and most recently served as vice-chair, prior to appointment as ICVB board chair, following past chair…

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IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS

IRVING, TEXAS (December 2010) - The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) Board of Directors elected James Cassels to serve as chair and Chris Arrington to serve as vice-chair effective immediately. Cassels moves into the position previously held by Dr. Carlton Turner, who served as chair since December 2009. Both Cassels and Arrington have served on the ICVB board since December 2007, with Cassels most recently serving as vice-chair, and Arrington as the chair of the Board's Community Relations Committee, and vice-chair of its Board…

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IRVING CVB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAMED CHAIR OF INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Diana Pfaff dpfaff@irvingtexas.com 972-252-7476 or 800-247-8464 IRVING, Texas (August 2008) Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Maura Allen Gast, FCDME, has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). Gast was installed as chair at DMAI's 94th Annual Convention on July 30 in front of more than 1,200 attendees. She is the third woman to chair DMAI in the association's 94-year history. DMAI is the world's largest association for destination marketing organizations…

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ARTHUR, WHITE JOIN IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU STAFF

Diana Pfaff dpfaff@irvingtexas.com 972-252-7476 or 800-247-8464 IRVING, TEXAS (July 2008) -- The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) has named Eric Arthur as convention services and housing manager and Monty White as marketing manager, further strengthening its core team of management professionals. "As our market continues to grow, most notably with the upcoming addition of a convention center, so do our sales, services and marketing efforts," states Maura Allen Gast, executive director of the Irving CVB. "The addition of these two…

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IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD ELECTS VICE CHAIR, WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

Diana Pfaff dpfaff@irvingtexas.com 972-252-7476 or 800-247-8464 IRVING, TEXAS (June 10, 2008) - The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) board of directors elected Dr. Carlton Turner to serve as vice-chair, while the Irving City Council appointed Roland Medina to the ICVB board. Dr. Turner moves into the position previously held by Ike Guest, who passed away earlier in the year, and Medina fills the board's vacant position. Terms for both Dr. Turner and Medina began immediately. Dr. Turner has served as a director of Carrington…

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IRVING RESIDENT NAMED TO COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS' QUALITY CITIZEN RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Diana Pfaff dpfaff@irvingtexas.com 972-252-7476 or 800-247-8464 IRVING, Texas (March 26, 2008) - Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) national sales manager Katherine DiPietro was recently named by General James T. Conway, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Quality Citizen Recognition Program. DiPietro has provided meeting and event assistance to several Marine district offices for more than seven years. "Mrs. DiPietro was selected for the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Quality…

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