Tourism Division
Marsha Henderson, Vice Chairman
Goal: Implement activities, encourage participation and increase promotion of tourism in the Terrell area.
Host / Coordinate / Promote Tourism-related activities
- Host the 40th Annual Terrell Jubilee
- Coordinate July 4th Fireworks Event and manage the relocation of the show to Terrell Municipal Airport in 2021
- Promote the British Flying Training School Museum all year long and support their annual events
- Support and Promote community activities that attract visitors to Terrell:
- Happy Days in Terrell America (Celebration of National Mom & Pop Business Day)
- “Run for the Wall” event in May
- North Texas Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show in June
- Shop Terrell Summer Passport Event in July
- Journey of Hope / Ability Experience (cyclists) in July
- Allied Remembrance Ride in September
- Welcome Fall Y’all shopping event in October
- Shop Home for the Holidays (Small Business Saturday)
- Social Science Club Tour of Homes - December
- Create and launch a geocaching tour showcasing Terrell attractions
- Create and launch a digital guided tour map of historic homes and murals
- Explore new opportunities to attract visitors to Terrell
Tourism Promotion
- Director of Tourism to develop a network for tourism and to achieve high visibility for our community
- Launch the Discover Terrell website and Visit Widget to promote and advertise tourism related activities, attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shopping and more
- Continue to utilize the Terrell Chamber of Commerce / CVB website to promote and advertise tourism related events and crosslink to the Discover Terrell website
- Develop and launch social media accounts to promote tourism
- Distribute Terrell America tourism information to Visitors’ Centers throughout Texas
- Explore opportunities for local industries / hotels to strengthen business relationships
Community Affairs
- Work with small businesses and promote downtown events (Christmas Parade, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, shopping events)
- Support BFTS museum
- Attend and help coordinate business mixers
- Support TISD Adopt-A-Classroom
- Provide recognition gift for campus “Teachers of the Year”
Members wishing to participate with the committee directing the Tourism Division should contact:
Marsha Henderson
U-Rent-It Sales & Service
2280 W Moore Avenue, Terrell, Texas 75160
972- 524-7368
Tourism Division Committee Members
Joy Weaver, Protocol Enterprises
Ali Schmidt, Cruise Planners
Bill Hutchmacher, Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park
Talana Morris, Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB
Dora Trejo, Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB