Who We Are

The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization of Galveston Island, Texas... Read more.

Media Contacts

Mary Beth Bassett
Director of Public Relations
Office: (409)797-5121
mbassett@visitgalveston.com

Clayton Kolavo
Digital Content Strategist
Office: (409)797-5120
ckolavo@visitgalveston.com

Caitlin Carnes
Public Reliations Manager
Office: (409) 797-5121
ccarnes@visitgalveston.com

Galveston in the News

• READERS DIGEST: Best Islands for Retirement
• THC The Medallion: Learning the Ropes
• Retrace the Life and Legacy of Jack Johnson in Galveston
• Cheapest Beach Towns to Live In
• Galveston Perfects Bleisure Travel
• Galveston Opens All Beaches to the Public
• 13 Fun Things to Do In Galveston
• HOUSTONIA: On the Market: A Charming Coastal Getaway on Galveston’s East Beach
• HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Galveston homes to rent for a weekend getaway
• HOUSTON CHRONICLE: AIA Sandcastle Competition brings works of art to East Beach
• HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Galveston's Carr Mansion claims spot on Texas Monthly's best new hotels list
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: This summer’s best island festivals in the U.S.
• GARDEN & GUN: The Too-Muchness of Galveston
• SAN ANTONIO MAGAZINE: Exploring the Texas Coast
• MEETINGS TODAY: 6 Standout Off-Site Event Venues Beckon Galveston Groups
• AAA SOUTHERN TRAVELER: 36 Hours in Galveston
• AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN: 8 Fun Things to Do in Galveston
• TORONTO SUN: Houston and Galveston Well Worth A Visit
• TRIPS TO DISCOVER: 8 Best Family Vacations in Texas
• THE LOCAL PALATE: Get to know Galveston
• HOUSTON HOUSE & HOME: Coastal and Country Escapes
• MEETINGS TODAY: Six Standout Offsites Beckon Galveston Groups with Excitement, History, Culture
• MONEYSENSE: Top 5 Winter Vacation Destinations
• OTTAWA LIFE: Galveston is a Hidden Gem of, History, Fine Dining and Family Fun
• DREAM VACATION MAGAZINE: 25 Best Day Trips in Texas
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Rent a Historic Home in Galveston for the Holidays
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Where to Find Your White Christmas Lone Star Style
• AUSTIN 360: The Best Holiday Festivals in Texas
• TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE MAGAZINE: Holiday by the Sea
• AMERICAN WAY: Texas Doesn't Do Bah! Humbug!
• SOUTHERN LIVING: 9 Christmas Events in Texas You Won't Want to Miss
• ISELN DER VELT: The Most Beautiful Islands in the World
• SOUTHERN BRIDE: Influential Designer Gowns in Galveston
• HOUSTON CITY BOOK: Splash Town - Galveston
• TRIBEZA: Travel Pick -- Galveston
• TEXAS LIFESTYLE: Family Fun Guide to the Texas Gulf Coast
• THC The Medallion: The Spirit of Revolt
• HEMISPHERES: Three Perfect Days in Houston May 2018
• Houston Baby Magazine: Spend Your Babymoon on Galveston Island
• AUSTIN MONTHLY: Suit Up - Galveston
• HOUSTON MOD LUX: High Tide
• HOUSTON FAMILY MAGAZINE: Spring break fun in Galveston
• LAWRENCE MAGAZINE: Galveston's seaport and seawinds
• MEETINGS TODAY: Galveston going strong
• WACOAN: Experience Music, History and Art at April Galveston Festivals
• VACATION IDEA:15 Best Texas Beaches
• HOUSTON LIFE: Family Fun on the Island for Spring Break
• GROUP TOUR MAGAZINE: Port City - Galveston (Feb 2018)
• SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS: A Whole Other Texas for Meetings & Events
• TEXAS MEETINGS + EVENTS: Meet & Eat Galveston
• A Gulf Coast Mardi Gras
• HOUSTON FAMILY MAGAZINE: Galveston Holiday
• COASTAL LIVING: Galveston vs Orange Beach
• SAN ANTONIO MAGAZINE: Spirited Galveston (Oct 2017)
• SPORTSEVENTS MAG Site Selection Guide Texas
• AAA HOME & AWAY: Closer Look - Galveston's Moody Gardens
• DESTINATIONS Island Hopping - Galveston
• LOUISIANA LIFE: Texas Welcome-Like an old friend, the Texas Gulf Coast promises fun, food and easy relaxation
• SOUTHERN LIVING: 4 Texas Towns You Should Visit Now (Aug. 2017)
• THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL: Galveston (Aug 2017)
• KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE: Why Galveston is a great place to retire Aug 2017
• GRAZIA.FR: 5 Good Reasons to be Tempted by the Texan Coast
• L'EST ECLAIR: Texas - America in XXL
• HOUSTON HOTEL MAGAZINE: Summertime means Galveston is calling
• CANADIAN TRAVELLER: Galveston - The Unlikely Texan Tropics
• FOX NEWS: The 1900 Storm
• HOUSTON MODERN LUXURY: Island Time
• SAN ANTONIO WEDDINGS: Destination Galveston
• COUNTRY ROADS MAGAZINE: Thank Goodness for Galveston
• D MAGAZINE: 10 Surprising Summer Escapes
• TEXAS MONTHLY: Trip Guide - Galveston
• TRAVEL + LEISURE: The Best U.S. Beach Towns to Live In
• CRUISE CRITIC: One Day in Galveston Pre- or Post-Cruise
• COUNTRY LIVING: 20 of the Most Charming Beach Towns Across America
• THE NEW YORK TIMES: 36 Hours in Galveston
• HOUSTON HOTEL MAG: 10 Reasons to Explore Galveston This Spring
• MEETINGS TODAY: Galveston Island Offers History, Amenities and the Beach
• Boer Zoekt Vrouw Magazine Culinary Roadtrip of Texas
• AAA TRAVELER: Two of a Kind Galveston and Punta Cana
• SOUTHERN LIVING: Island Life in Galveston
• TIDE MAGAZINE: Coastal Destination Spotlight
• CANADIAN TRAVELLER: Galveston's Gilded Era Makes for a Nostalgia-Filled Seaside Retreat
• GROUP TRAVEL LEADER: Seashore Entertainment
• HOUSTON HOTEL MAGAZINE: Island Holiday
• AAA SOUTHERN TRAVELER: Come sail away
• HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOME: Galveston Special Events
• TEXAS TOUR & MEETING GUIDE: Galveston Island
• SOUTHWEST AIRLINES THE MAGAZINE: Islands Issue
• GREAT DAY HOUSTON: New Things to Do in Galveston
• DOSSIER HOUSTON: Galveston Island
• TEXAS CO-OP POWER: Seafood Quest Galveston
• EDIBLE HOUSTON: Off the Beach-Bound Path: A Weekend in Galveston
• CULTURE MAP: Guide to Galveston
• ASSOCIATION NEWS: Southeast Texas: A Region of Rich Rewards
• PRACTICELINK: The Great Outdoors, Live & Practice in Galveston
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: June 2016 Galveston Stories
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Two-wheel Touring: Park the car and see Galveston by bicycle
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Sailing On: The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Sister Act - Farley Girls Cafe
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Shore Things: 6 Super Stays on the Texas Coast
• SMART MEETINGS: Greater Houston, Galveston have southwest charm and urban appeal
• DALLAS HOTEL MAGAZINE: Galveston Island A New Golden Era
• MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS: On Location: Galveston, Texas
• Meetings Today: Galveston Gourmet
• AUSTIN WOMAN: Travel See-Worthy
• CRUISE TRAVEL: Homeport Spotlight Galveston
• AUSTIN MONTHLY: Shore Thing
• OKC METROFAMILY: Exploring Galveston with The Kids
• COASTAL LIVING: Spring Break Trips Under $2,000
• USA TODAY: 14 Places in America You Have to Visit in 2016
• ONTHETOWN: Galveston's Enduring Treasure
• CONVENTIONSOUTH: Galveston Island
• HOUSTONIA: Galveston Restaurant Week
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: The Bryan Museum
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: Isle of Wonder
• Canadian Traveller: Vancouver's Bachelorette Star Falls in Love with Galveston
• CT Magazine: Vancouver's Bachelorette Star Falls in Love with Galveston
• VACATION NOW: Cruising from Galveston
• KAITLYNBRISTOWE.COM: A Little Getaway
• AAA ALABAMA JOURNEY: Shrimp Tales
• PEOPLE MAGAZINE: 'Bachelorette' Kaitlyn Bristowe and Fiance Jet Off to Galveston Island for Romantic Getaway
• HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Work out island style
• ALLEN IMAGE: Summer weekend getaway to Houston
• ASSOCIATION NEWS: Southeast Texas - Grand Spaces for Great Meetings
• MEETINGS FOCUS: Coastal Casual
• GROUP TOUR MAGAZINE: Hot times on Galveston Island
• SMART MEETINGS: Galveston & The Woodlands
• THE MEDALLION: Galveston's Grand History
• MEETINGS FOCUS: Closeup: Galveston, TX
• DALLAS MORNING NEWS: A Brand New Museum About the Southwest
• COUNTRY LIVING: 20 of the Most Charming Beach Towns Across America
• TEXAS JOURNEY: New sites to see this summer
• CULTURE MAP: Galveston Getaway
• SHERMANS TRAVEL: One Perfect Day in Galveston, Texas
• AAA SOUTHERN TRAVELER: Galveston Offers Laid-Back Getaway Tinged with History and Adventure
• HOME & AWAY: Texas Sweet
• 360 WEST MAGAZINE: The Bryan Museum
• PN MAGAZINE: Go to Galveston
• ABSOLUTELY! MEMORIAL: Historic Galveston Island Offers New Adventures
• NY LIFESTYLES: Galveston Island's High End Vacation Homes
• HOME & AWAY: A Queen's Retreat
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS: The Spice of Life
• SEE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI MAGAZINE: Welcome to Galveston Island Where the Texas Coast Begins
• AUSTIN WOMAN MAGAZINE: Road Trip! Three Texas destinations that will tempt you to hit the road
• TX LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE: Galveston - An Island With More Than Beach Credentials
• 360 WEST: Go Girls (Galveston Girlfriends Getaway)
• HOUSTON HOTEL MAGAZINE: Island Style Mardi Gras
• BAYOU CITY MAGAZINE: Island Escape
• OKC METRO FAMILY: Pirates, Planes & Science of the Sea: Exploring Galveston (pg. 20-23)
• ION OKLAHOMA: Mardi Gras at the Beach? (pg 70-73)
• What's Happening Chicago: Beat the Heat in Family Friendly Galveston
• BYWAYS: Galveston, Oh, Galveston
• NEW YORK METRO: After Every Hurricane, Galveston Rises
• SPIRIT MAGAZINE: Adventure in Galveston
• Bon Voyage: 10 Best Things to do in Galveston, Texas
• TEXAS MONTHLY: Galvestom Weekend Getaway
• TEXAS MONTHLY: Number 13
• Texas Highways: Paddling and Painting
• True Texas: For the Love of the Lyric
• Southern Boating Magazine: Southern Sojourn
• Houston Hotel Magazine: Fall in Love with Galveston Island
• USA TODAY: Best spring break destinations
• Dallas Morning News: 5 New Delicious Flavors to Try in Galveston
• San Antonio Express News: Recipe for a Romantic Galveston Weekend
• The Sun Chronicle: Texas-Size Fun
• USA Today: Rejuvenated Galveston 'a better place'
• AAA Texas Journey: Our Treasured Island
• Texas Highways: Galveston's Next Wave
• Coastal Living Dream Town: Galveston, Texas
• Connect Meetings City Spotlight: Galveston, Texas
• Home & Away Magazine: Tough as Nails