Waco Tourism Public Improvement District

06/16/2026

Check out the new co-branded booth we have debuted to the meetings and convention market!

06/15/2026

MEETING PLANNERS LOVE WACO #3 - EASY TO GET HERE AND AROUND
At the center of it all, Waco is convenient to get to from every major metropolitan area in Texas. That’s over 18 million people within a three-hour radius. Meeting in the middle reduces the travel time for attendees. Have attendees traveling from further distances? Waco offers convenient nonstop service to and from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Once here, the airport is only 10 minutes from downtown. Most major attractions are within a 5-minute drive from downtown.

Learn why it’s not surprising that time and time again meeting planners choose Waco.
https://wacotpid.com/why-meeting-planners-love-waco/

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global

06/12/2026

SPORTS PLANNER TESTIMONIAL - TAPPS Executive Director Bryan Bunselmeyer calls Waco “home away from home” and thanks Waco TPID hotels for taking care of their schools, students, and parents who travel to their championship events.

Waco TPID is a proud partner of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Waco is honored to be the Championship City for many of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ tournaments, events, and championships. TAPPS holds events in Waco throughout the year including marching band, drumline, cross country, volleyball, football (6 & 11 man), cheerleading, dance, basketball, tennis, golf, track & field, and the TAPPS convention.

Click here to watch Bryan's thank you video to Waco TPID.
https://wacotpid.com/sports-planners/

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools

06/11/2026

GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNERS - Waco golf courses host tournaments throughout the year, including charity fundraisers, collegiate competitions, junior golf tournaments, University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitions, TAPPS Championship Golf Tournament, and Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament. Waco's Central Texas location makes traveling to golf events convenient and affordable. Choose one of the four local golf courses or combine a few for larger events. Learn more about Waco's fantastic fairways.
https://wacotpid.com/fantastic-fairways/

Waco TPID is proud to sponsor Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament on June 30-July 1, 2026. Sign up and register today. 2 days on 2 courses! Players choose their parents, uncles, aunts, grandma, grandpa, anyone over 18 to be their very own caddie wearing a personalized caddie vest! Free raffles to win tons of prizes. And some of the best competitors in Central U.S.! Click here to register and learn more!
https://www.youthgolftexas.com/

The partnership between your sporting organization, Waco TPID, Destination Waco, and the Greater Waco Sports Commission is a winning team. We know sports groups play by their own rules. Not only do they have specific venue demands, they often need a wide range of hotel options, logistical support, and more. We can help make the planning process easy and your event a huge success.
https://wacotpid.com/sports-planners

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Greater Waco Sports Commission Ridgewood Country Club Bear Ridge Golf Club Cottonwood Creek Golf Course

06/10/2026

SUITE STAYS IN WACO - Home2 Suites by Hilton offers spacious suites with a full kitchen, separate living area, a movable Working Wall, sofa bed and free WiFi. The property is a pet-friendly hotel so bring the entire family for an extended stay. Upgrade to a two-room suite for more space or ask their team about adjoining rooms. Bask in the Texas sun at the outdoor saline pool, cozy up by the fire on the patio, or fire up the outdoor grills. Wake up to a free continental breakfast with over 400 options, including hot breakfast sandwiches, cereals, fresh fruit, coffee, and juices. Achieve the ultimate multi-tasker status at the Spin2 Cycle Center—Laundry and Fitness Facility, where you can run a load of laundry while running on the treadmill. Home2 Suites has a business center and boardroom that can seat 12 people in conference style.
https://wacotpid.com/listing/home2-suites-by-hilton/

Search all Waco TPID member hotels.
https://wacotpid.com/hotels/?type=place&sort=a-z

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global Home2 Suites by Hilton-Waco, TX.

06/09/2026

A TASTE OF WACO HISTORY - A museum dedicated to the nation's oldest major soft drink - Dr Pepper! They offer three floors of exhibits featuring information about many different soft drinks, as well as a carefully curated selection of their massive soft drink memorabilia collection. Exhibits change regularly! You can visit the soda fountain and gift shop any time without paying admission. Photo ops outside the Museum include a Dr Pepper Green 1940s delivery truck, one of three original neon signs from the Mockingbird Plant in Dallas, and a hand-painted advertising sign original to the site. Of course, the front of the Museum building itself is the visitors' favorite photo location.

The World’s Largest Dr Pepper Bottle was officially unveiled on Saturday, May 9th at the museum’s 35th Birthday Bash! The World’s Largest Dr Pepper Bottle is a permanent exhibit highlighting the history of the brand’s evolution and growth, which began in Waco in 1885. The Big Bottle is 23 feet tall and double-sided, featuring the first and last logos used on bottles during the years the Museum’s main building operated as a bottling plant beginning in 1906.

Interested in a guided tour of the Museum by a Dr Pepper Museum Educator? Tours are available for groups of 20+ people with participants over the age of 18 years old.
https://wacotpid.com/listing/dr-pepper-museum/

Browse the top attractions for groups meeting in Waco.
https://wacotpid.com/attractions/?type=attractions&sort=a-z

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global Dr Pepper Museum

06/08/2026

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: LOCATION AND SCENERY - Located in the heart of Texas, Waco is a vibrant city surrounded by scenic beauty. Waco is the hub of Texas’s four most populated metropolitan areas: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Aside from being a convenient drive-to destination for event attendees in every direction, Waco offers convenient nonstop air service to and from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). When landing at Waco Regional Airport, you’ll enjoy the quick 10-minute drive downtown to partake in the local fare and bask in the beauty of the riverfront.

Once you arrive, you’ll notice that this up-and-coming meeting destination is nestled along the Brazos River, which boasts not only easy access from downtown meeting venues but also offers access to a variety of outdoor activities just minutes away. Many meeting planners and attendees spend a few extra days before or after conventions to enjoy the panoramic views from the Cameron Park limestone cliffs, spend some time at the Silos, or visit one of the city’s world-class museums.

When your attendees have a break between sessions or simply need to stretch their legs while enjoying their morning coffee, they will be delighted to find that there are miles of trails easily accessible from downtown lodging and meeting spaces. The Waco Riverwalk includes approximately seven miles of multi-use, lighted trail that loops along both banks of the Brazos River. Meeting attendees can walk or jog down the trail for a quick view of its natural beauty and numerous statues and landmarks along the way.
Learn the top three reasons meeting planners choose Waco.
https://wacotpid.com/reasons-to-meet-in-waco/

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global

06/05/2026

MEETING PLANNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Waco TPID is pleased to offer a new incentive program to meeting and event planners, filmmakers, sports planners, and other large groups. The program is specifically created to incentivize group or event entities to book guestrooms at Waco TPID member hotels. The WTPID offers a reimbursement per consumed hotel room for new business brought to Waco. The combination of more affordable hotel rates plus an additional bonus through the reimbursement program is a win-win for meeting planner budgets.
Click here to learn more and inquire about our incentives today!
https://wacotpid.com/incentive-program/

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT PLANNERS - Waco has become a popular destination for competitive volleyball tournaments in Texas. The city has recently hosted the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division 1A Volleyball Championship, March Mayhem Volleyball Tournament, and Centex Challenge Volleyball Tournament. Tournament venues include the Waco Convention Center and BASE at Extraco Events Center. Waco also has many local ISD facilities available.
https://wacotpid.com/come-to-compete

The partnership between your sporting organization, Waco TPID, Destination Waco, and the Greater Waco Sports Commission is a winning team. We know sports groups play by their own rules. Not only do they have specific venue demands, they often need a wide range of hotel options, logistical support, and more. We can help make the planning process easy and your event a huge success.
https://wacotpid.com/sports-planners

City of Waco - Public Information Destination Waco Waco Convention Center Extraco Events Center BASE at Extraco Events Center Legends Global Greater Waco Sports Commission