In recognition of the Texas travel industry and its important contribution to the economy of Texas, Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed May 4-12 Texas Tourism Week. He is urging Texas cities to promote tourism awareness in their respective communities.

Temple will join in this celebration with a month of activities designed to promote the wonderful treasures of this community.

• The Eighth Annual Discover the Visitor Center Open House will be held on Friday, May 31st. All Temple visitors and residents will be invited to the Visitor Center for refreshments throughout the day.
•  The 2^nd Annual Totally Temple Photo Challenge that will highlight what makes Temple uniquely special.
• The drawing for Totally Temple will be held on Friday, May 31 2013 from 12pm-1pm.
• Experience Temple’s culture and pickup a passport to Temple at one of the four participating locations until the end of May.   Using your passport to Temple, experience each of participating attractions and receive a stamp in your Temple passport: Cultural Activities Center, Czech Heritage Museum, Railroad & Heritage Museum and Visitor’s Center. Completed passports can be turned in for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Deadline to enter in May28th.
• Specials and discounts for area attractions will be offered through the Temple CVB Facebook page.

“Tourism has long been recognized as an economic development tool that generates revenue and jobs,” said Ken Cicora, Director of the City of Temple Parks and Leisure Services Department. “Our citizens are encouraged to take part in the week’s activities as we promote the tourism professionals and attractions in our community. They truly do have a positive impact on Temple’s economy.”

For more information about Temple Tourism Week, call the Temple Visitor Center at 298-5900.

 

It's that time again! Grab your camera and experience Temple during the 2nd Annual Totally Temple Tourism Week Photo Contest.

This year's challenge is Experience Temple. How do you experience Temple? Snap a photograph of an event, activity or place that you love in Temple TX! Everyone's experience of Temple will be unique. So, frame your Temple experience with a picture. Temple offers culture, outdoors, shopping and dining. What will your experience be?

The winners of the photo challenge will be featured on the Temple CVB Facebook cover photo and be published in the Temple CVB newsletter. Each photo submission qualifies or a chance in the raffle for a prize. Limit three photos per person.

Send your photographs along with your name and short description to .  Limit three photographs per person. Please only submit your own work. Photos must be submitted by midnight May 28th, to be considered for judging. Winner will be announced Friday May 31st 2013, at the Temple Visitor's Center from 12pm-1pm. Come out and experience all that Temple has to offer!

If you have any questions about the 2nd Annual Totally Temple Photo Contest, please contact Sennett Farias at 254-298-5900 or by email at .

Disclaimer: By submitting a photo you give the City of Temple permission to use the photo in promotions. Photos may be posted publicly on Facebook, other social media, print material and/or public television broadcasts.