Travel and tourism are key contributors to El Paso’s economic strength, influencing industries such as food services, transportation, retail, arts, entertainment, education, healthcare, and much more. Visitors’ spending supports local businesses and enhances various sectors. In 2023-2024, signature events including El Paso WinterFest, Chalk the Block, Cool Canyon Nights, El Fresco Music Series, Viva El Paso, and Broadway in El Paso collectively generated over $4 million, underscoring the industry’s financial significance and impact on the city’s growth.
2.1M+ Seasonal Event Attendees
$32.6M+ Economic Impact
$6.6M+ Film & Creative Impact
The Convention Development works to position El Paso as a prime location for meetings, conventions, and sports events. Through sales efforts, tradeshow participation, and targeted advertising, they engage with state, regional, and national audiences to attract large-scale gatherings that contribute to the city’s economic and business growth.
Visit El Paso, and the City’s Economic & International Development teams travel to Mexico for conferences that bring together industry leaders in corporate events, meetings, and tourism. They engage with travel agencies, corporations, and executives, holding over 80 meetings per city to promote leisure travel and business growth, highlighting El Paso as a key destination.
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