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Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau wins five state tourism marketing awards

October 22, 2026 Abilene, tourism, awards, Visit Abilene, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau wins five state tourism marketing awards

The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau received five marketing awards from the Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) at the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference, the bureau said Wednesday.

All five awards were in the Medium Marketing Budget division. The categories and winning entries were:

  • Visitor Guide: Abilene Destination Guide
  • Print Material: new Visit Abilene billboards
  • Digital/Online Media: weekly digital e-newsletter
  • Event: Fox and Friends Main Street USA
  • Community Awareness: America Likes Abilene campaign

The bureau is a department of the City of Abilene with a staff of 1.5 people, the bureau said. Its work includes promoting Abilene, bringing visitors to the community and generating economic growth through tourism.

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