Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

Destination El Paso in the Convention Center, 2nd Floor

Agenda — 15 items

1. 1 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
2. 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. 3 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.
4. 4 A quorum of 5 the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board members must be present and participate in the meeting.
5. 5 ROLL CALL
6. 6 AGENDA
7. 1. Approval of Minutes: November 25,2025 - Rene Hurtado, Chairperson. BC-1587
8. 2. Information and Discussion: Introduction of Destination El Paso December 2025 department updates: Jose Garcia, President/CEO, Destination El Paso. BC-1589
9. 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 BC-1591
10. 4. Floor open for questions. BC-1593
11. 11 ADJOURN
12. 12 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
13. 13 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.
14. 14 If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email melizalde@destinationelpaso.com at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
15. 15 Posted on January 20, 2026 by Saul S. Flores.