Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board
Destination El Paso in the Convention Center, 2nd Floor
Agenda — 16 items
- 1 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
- 2 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board will be conducted on the above date and time.
- 3 If you wish to sign up to speak, please contact Mayte Elizalde at melizalde@destinationelpaso.com no later than by the start of the meeting.
- 4 The following members of the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention & Tourism Advisory Board will be present: Gabriel Ayub, Jennifer Gonzalez, Ken A. Gorski, Veronica M. Hernandez, Rene Hurtado, Pifas Silva, Genevieve Torrez, Daniel J. Veale, and Bernie Olivas.
- 5 A quorum of 5 Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board members must be present and participate in the meeting.
- 6 ROLL CALL
- 7 AGENDA
- 1. Approval of Minutes: January 27, 2026 - Rene Hurtado, Chairperson.
- 2. Information and Discussion: Introduction of Destination El Paso January 2026 department updates: Jose Garcia, President/CEO, Destination El Paso.
- 3. Information and Discussion: Department Highlights: a. Financials - Jose Garcia, Destination El Paso b. Tourism Development - Veronica Castro, Visit El Paso c. Advertising - Rene Wong, Destination El Paso d. Convention and Sports Development - Valerie Garcia, Visit El Paso e. Venue and Event Management - Chris Puga, Destination El Paso f. El Paso Water Parks - Daniel Arizpe, Destination El Paso
- 4. Floor open for questions.
- 12 ADJOURN
- 13 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- 14 Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Mayte Elizalde at melizalde@destinationelpaso.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this meeting.
- 15 If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email melizalde@destinationelpaso.com at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
- 16 Posted on February 17, 2026 by Saul S. Flores.