Plan Your Next Event on Galveston Island!

Whether you are planning a family reunion in an intimate setting or a large convention with exhibit space, Galveston Island has a wide array of options designed to fit your needs. Planning an event or convention requires a high level of professionalism and attention toward the smallest details. Let the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau assist with your planning needs. From hotel rate requests to arranging off-site events, our seasoned sales team is here to offer complimentary assistance. Call us today at 866.505.4456 or e-mail info@galvestoncvb.com.

Why Galveston Island?

Located only 50 minutes south of Houston, Galveston Island is a world away, where groups can experience the laidback lifestyle of a seaside beach city without the high price tag of most beach destinations. Galveston is the perfect location for reunions, destination weddings, group tours, meetings & conventions.

The Island features:

• 32 miles of beaches, history & Gulf Coast cuisine
• 291,000 square feet of exhibit, meeting & event space
• 5,000 room night accommodations to fit every budget
• Unique off-site venues for receptions and events
• A Convention & Visitors Bureau dedicated to your events success

Located on the famed Seawall Boulevard, the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort is a multipurpose venue showcasing:

• Exceptional Gulf Coast views
• 140,000 square feet of event space
• 11 Break-out rooms
• 15,500 square foot ballroom
• Complimentary covered parking
• Complimentary high-speed internet
• Complimentary transportation from contracted hotels for large conventions

Clients Love Galveston

“This was the best attendance that we have had in 20 years! The teachers said they felt like they were at a national conference because of the beautiful resort atmosphere and the new Galveston Island Convention Center.” - Laura Traylor, Convention Planner Agricultural Science and Technology Teachers of Texas

“There are more people on [our] waiting list for the Galveston seminar than any other. They enjoy the variety of great restaurants and ease and ability to get around the city, not to mention spending evenings in the hotel pool and walks on the beach. Since our seminars are strictly continuing education and we do not offer extracurricular activities, attendees find that there is much they can do on their own to enjoy Galveston.” - Heather Hidalgo, CMP, Program Administrator Civil Process, Texas Justice Court Training Center

“It was great working with the Galveston Island CVB on the TPA show. Without your help, the meeting would not have been nearly as successful. Every time I presented the CVB with a challenge, they not only welcomed it, but they also fixed it in an expedient manner. I look forward to the next meeting we have on Galveston Island.” - Paula Sasser-Bigan, Director of Meetings Horizon Meetings, Inc.

To start planning your next event, call us at 866.505.4456 or e-mail at info@galvestoncvb.com.

• Meg Winchester CMP, Director - Oversees the sales and marketing staff, convention services and visitors center
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7603
• Dottie Bossley, Regional Sales Director - Markets include: Texas State Associations and State Government, Austin; Corporate and National Associations
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7605
• Allison Cooksley Vasquez, Leisure and Destination Development Manager - Markets include Tour & Travel, Cruise, Leisure and Business Development.
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7606
• Vicky Corrington CMP, Senior National Sales Manager - Markets include National Corporate and Select Key Accounts.
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7607
• Anna Lopez, Office Coordinator - Markets include National Corporate and Select Key Accounts.
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7608
  
• Jacquelyn Helton, Sales Coordinator
  Phone: (409)797-5130
  
• Sheri Teller, Sales Manager - Markets include Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal.
  Phone Toll-Free: (877)459-7610

Find out more about The Galveston Island Visitor Information Center here.

• Stacy Gilbert, Director of Convention Services, Visitors Center - Responsible for servicing all Meetings, Conventions, Motorcoaches and Day Groups, as well as managing our Visitors Centers.
  Phone Toll-Free: (888)425-4753 ext. 125
  Phone Direct: (409)797-5125
  Fax: (409)762-8911
• Tiffaney Hinojosa, Visitors Center Manager & Convention Services - Responsible for Servicing Meetings, Conventions, Motorcoach Groups and Manages the Visitor Information Center.
  Phone Toll-Free: (888)425-4753 ext. 122
  Phone Direct: (409)797-5122
  Fax: (409)762-8911

• Melody Smith, Director of Marketing - Responsible for cruise related business, consumer marketing & Galveston tourism.
  Phone Toll-Free: (866)505-4456
  Phone Direct: (409)797-5123
  Fax: (409)765-8611
• Leah Cast, Public Relations Manager -
  Handles all publicity for Galveston Island which includes requests from the media for press material such as press releases, media kits, and slides.
  Phone: (866)505-4456; (409)797-5152
• Bryan Kunz, Special Events Manager - Coordinates Special Events of the Park Board of Trustees including Mardi Gras Galveston and other year-round events for Galveston Island.
  Phone: (866)505-4456; (409)797-5157
• Ivette Wilhelm, Public Relations Coordinator
  Phone: (409)797-5124