Visit McAllen, a division of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce has named Maritza Munoz as its newest convention sales manager. Munoz has been employed at the Chamber for over twenty-two years servicing the tourism and hospitality industry in various roles. Munoz has represented McAllen at travel...
By: Julian Gutierrez, Convention Sales Manager For Visit McAllen: In 1952, local businessman Charles Clark founded what was originally known as the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s Publicity and Tourism Committee. Today, they are known as the McAllen Greeters who, this year, mark 70 years of service...
By: Xochitl Mora, Office of Communications for the City of McAllen Once again, McAllen receives another accolade for the benefits it provides its residents; this time, those on a budget. According to the folks at GoBankingRates.com, McAllen ranks number one for anyone planning to retire on...
By: Laura Robles, Cultural Arts and Incubator Coordinator: McAllen initiated the process to become a Music Friendly Community during the pandemic. A virtual workshop held on June 29, 2020, by Mr. Chip Adams, Community Relations & Outreach Specialist for the Texas Music Office, Office of the...
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s Convention and Visitors’ Bureau is proud to announce McAllen as the host city for the inaugural International Girls Softball World Series that will determine three world champions of PONY Girls Softball. This four-day tournament and college showcase will feature three age divisions (Pinto...
By: Elizabeth Suarez, Director of Aviation - City of McAllen: In 2021, McAllen International Airport (MFE) experienced a record-setting year with 847,387 passengers traveling through the #1 airport in South Texas. “We are proud that McAllen International Airport served a record number of travelers in 2021,”...
By: Xochitl Mora, Office of Communications for the City of McAllen McAllen has once again found itself at the top of another study, this time, for the standard of living for college graduates. This was according to a comprehensive study done by economists from Stanford University...
The Texas Youth Football All-Star Showcase will take place at the McAllen Sports Park North and South fields on Friday, February 18, 2022 – Sunday, February 20, 2022. The showcase event features all-star football teams from 19 regions throughout Texas with 6 teams in each region....
Sports tourism continues to lead group sales efforts with three international soccer tournaments and a major youth football tournament confirming events in McAllen recently. After the announcement of the bridge re-opening, three international youth soccer tournaments booked events for December. The tournaments will take place on...
1. When are the U.S.-Mexico ports of entry opening for leisure travelers? On Nov. 8, 2021, documented non-citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to cross the land borders with Canada and Mexico or arrive in the United States by passenger ferry for...