The Irving (Tex.) Convention and Visitors Bureau has called for proposals for its travel PR account, including the need for a New York rep.
The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas on the outskirts of Dallas is the flagship draw to Irving for its location adjacent to DFW Airport. The $165M Irving Music Factory entertainment venue is in development and slated to open this year.
The CVB released RFPs for its advertising and PR accounts this week to pitch the area as a premier travel destination for the 2014-15 fiscal year. PR budget is $50K, while the advertising pact is worth $400K.
Deadline is July 16. View the RFPs (link).
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