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Galveston Island Voted Number One Attraction in Texas

[ May 12, 2009 ] Galveston Island is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the number one attraction in Texas by leisure travelers outside of the state according to a report prepared for the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism. The announcement, along with recognition of the Texas travel industry and its important contribution to the economy, will be made May 12, 2009, at 10 a.m. during a press conference for Texas Travel and Tourism Week.

A top attractions survey is conducted annually by D.K. Shifflet & Associates, Ltd. in McLean, Virginia on behalf of the Governor’s Office in order to learn which attractions are popular in the state. Surveys were mailed on July 14, 2008, to a panel of domestic leisure travelers who had traveled to and within Texas by August 22, 2008.The survey reports top-of-mind attractions for leisure travelers to Texas on trips more than 50 miles from their home.

“We are extremely honored to earn this prestigious recognition,” said Lou Muller, Executive Director of the Park Board of Trustees. “Galveston Island offers such a variety of historical and modern attractions and activities to its guests, and it is wonderful to hear that people are enjoying the Island.”

The 32 mile long island sits just 50 minutes from Houston and offers newly replenished beaches, world class attractions, historic stories and a variety of restaurants and lodging. Tourism in Galveston stimulates an $800 million economic impact to the Island with five million visitors annually.

Check out what Galveston is planning through the summer on www.galveston.com or call the visitor’s center at 1-888-GAL-ISLE.

For full survey results please click here.

About The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau...

The purpose of the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (GICVB) is to advance the economic vitality of tourism on Galveston Island, the number one attraction for visitors outside of the state of Texas. Under the direction of the Park Board of Trustees, the GICVB, promotes leisure and business travel, special events and the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. For more information about the Bureau and its operations, visit www.galveston.com/cvb or www.galvestonislandconventioncenter.com.

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