Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager

The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the addition of Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager, bringing extensive experience and industry relationships to the team. 

A seasoned tourism and hospitality professional with more than 25 years in the industry, Hippensteel has built a strong reputation for cultivating industry partnerships and supporting international, leisure and student travel markets. Her expertise spans trade sales, destination marketing, revenue growth and collaborative tourism development.

“Grapevine has such a strong reputation as a welcoming and vibrant destination and it’s easy to see why,” said Hippensteel. “From its rich heritage to its one-of-a-kind experiences, there is something truly special here. I’m excited to join the CVB team and look forward to sharing Grapevine’s story with visitors from around the world.”

Hippensteel most recently served as National Tourism Director for City Cruises, leading group tour sales across multiple U.S. destinations and Toronto and brings more than 17 years of experience with Hard Rock Cafe focused on sales, marketing and tour and travel programs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tara to the team,” said Heather Egan, Director of Leisure & International Sales for the Grapevine CVB. “Her depth of experience and longstanding relationships within the travel trade make her an incredible asset. Tara understands how to connect visitors to authentic experiences and that aligns beautifully with what makes Grapevine so special.”

For more information about Grapevine, Texas, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

Courtesy of Groups Today.