About Arlington CVB

We are the official destination marketing organization for the city of Arlington, Texas. 

Our mission statement is: 

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau markets and develops the city as a premier sports, business and leisure entertainment destination to achieve new tourism spending benefits for the visitor industry, community and its residents.

This simply defines our goals and ambitions as we strive to make Arlington, Texas, a top destination for meetings, conventions, groups and leisure travelers.

Arlington CVB was founded in June of 1972 with its first board of directors. Originally a division of the City of Arlington, the Arlington CVB became its own independent bureau 20 years later in 1992.