High demand for Abilene hotel rooms impact vistors, events
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With the Western Heritage Classic coming up in May, the Expo Center of Taylor County has reserved a block of hotel rooms for the general public. The Western Heritage Classic is taking place May 7 through May 10, the same weekend as the commencement ceremonies of Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Every hotel room in Key City is fully booked. Vice President of the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, Robert Lopez, explains that three major events occur the second weekend of May. "Travel and tourism is peak season right now. As things warm up here in Abilene,…
Editor’s note: The views expressed on this podcast may not represent the views of Nexstar Media, Inc., Big Country Homepage. This is for entertainment and information purposes. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On this episode of Abilene People, we’re joined by Jeff Salmon, Executive Director of Frontier Texas, a museum and experiential…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As the Key City adds more amenities, the visitors follow. Abilene has seen a tourism boom, leading the entire state in hotel revenue growth, up 60.3% in the last quarter alone. If you or a friend has tried to book a hotel last-minute in Abilene, you…