Denison, Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Meeting, May 11, 2026

The City of Denison, Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau Board held a meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing primarily on event reports, grant programs, and tourism initiatives. A key procurement-related discussion involved the approval and review of expenditures for the Depot Day event held in March 2026, which was supported by a HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) grant. The event's advertising budget included $500 for radio, $189.44 for printed materials, $25.97 for banners and signage, and $110 for Facebook advertising, with total expenses slightly exceeding the budget at $2,255. The board approved the Depot Day post-event report and discussed plans for future events and grant cycles. Additionally, updates were provided on tourism marketing efforts, including the integration of AI tools, and upcoming grant application deadlines. Other reports covered community events, fundraising campaigns, and operational updates, but no new contracts or vendor selections were announced during this meeting.