Galveston.com & Company News

Galveston Association of REALTORS® Joins with New Marketing Partner

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:58:06 -0500

The Galveston Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce a new marketing relationship that will help sellers reach a larger audience and provide buyers with a new resource to aid in their home search.

Galveston.com Named Professional Business of the Year

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:00:57 -0600

The Galveston Chamber of Commerce honored Galveston.com & Company, as well as other member businesses, at its Annual Meeting, March 1st.

Galveston.com & Company Offers New SMS Services for Local Businesses & Organizations

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:43:04 -0600

Galveston.com SMS allows Galveston businesses an affordable entry into the mobile marketing arena by utilizing shared short code technology. Galveston.com & Company now provides the service, experience, and statistical analysis to set up any business who wishes to market directly via mobile to Galveston Island visitors.

2012 "Best of Galveston" Winners Announced

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:37:37 -0600

Galveston.com & Company is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Best of Galveston web survey. The survey took place during the 2012 calendar year on the official website of Galveston Island tourism, and is open to all visitors to the site.

Galveston.com & Company Debuts New SMS Services for Tourists & Businesses

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:57:43 -0600

Galveston.com & Company, creator of the official website of Galveston Island tourism, today announced that it is introducing Galveston.com SMS Services, powered by the company's state-of-the-art mobile marketing platform.

Set Sail This Mardi Gras with the Cruise Krewe

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:46 -0500

Together with Galveston.com & Company, Yaga's Entertainment has created a whole new concept in Mardi Gras parties. Join the Cruise Krewe on a 5-day sail to Mexico with jazz legend Eden Brent, and enjoy Mardi Gras as a VIP.

How to Use Instagram with Galveston.com

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:34:31 -0500

Galveston.com & Company is pleased to announce a great new user-generated feature to its flagship website. Want to make sure your Instagrams are included on our website? Check out our step-by-step tutorial.

Galveston.com Mobile Captures Silver in 2012 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:37:15 -0500

The Magellan Awards is the premier award for the travel industry. From design to marketing to services, the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards honors the best in travel and salutes the outstanding travel professionals behind it all.

Galveston.com Greatly Expands Its Social Media Presence & Site Interactivity with Instagram

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:03:42 -0500

Galveston.com & Company, creator of the official website of Galveston Island Marketing and Tourism, is pleased to announce a new live source for Galveston Island photography for its flagship website, expanding its current social media presence.

Glazier Foods Company Sponsors 2nd Annual Galveston Restaurant Week

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:07:43 -0500

After huge success in 2012, leading food distributor and foodservice provider Glazier Foods Company, is proud to announce their participating sponsorship of the 2nd annual Galveston Restaurant Week taking place January 13-26, 2013.

GHF Homes Tour Will Be Fully-Interactive for 2012

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:57:27 -0500

Galveston.com & Company, creators of the official website of Galveston Island tourism and marketing, is pleased to announce a major technological advance just in time for the 38th Galveston Historical Foundation Homes Tour, returning to the Island May 5-6 and May 12-13.

Galveston.com Greatly Expands Its Social Media Presence with Pinterest

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:55:14 -0500

Galveston.com & Company, creator of the official website of Galveston Island Marketing and Tourism, is pleased to announce a sixth media channel for Galveston tourism information, expanding its current social media presence.

Galveston.com Greatly Expands Its Social Media Presence

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:07:31 -0600

Galveston.com & Company, creator of the official website of Galveston Island Marketing and Tourism, is pleased to announce five digital media channels for Galveston tourism information.

Galveston.com Launches New Vacation Rental Services

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:34:09 -0600

In addition to private home homeowners, the new system is open to all Island vacation rental companies interested in tapping into the website's daily 20,000 visitors, greatly increasing exposure.

Galveston.com & Company Captures 11 2011 AVA Awards

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:37:13 -0600

The AVA Awards has announced winners for the 2011 international awards competition.

Scott Moon Named Advertising Director of Galveston.com & Company

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:55:45 -0600

Galveston.com & Company has tapped Scott Moon to serve as advertising director for the official website of Galveston Island tourism and marketing, galveston.com.

GalvestonCruises.com Named Carnival Cruise Lines Partner of the Month

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:45:05 -0600

Galveston-based travel agency GalvestonCruises.com today announced it has been selected by Carnival Cruise Lines as the company’s national travel partner of the month.

blog.galveston.com Captures Gold in 2011 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:02:06 -0500

Galveston.com & Company's blog.galveston.com, a sister blog site of Galveston.com, captured the Gold Award for the United States/Canada - Overall Destinations: City category.

Galveston.com & Company and Galveston Isle CVB Capture Videographer Award

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:38:14 -0500

The Videographer Awards recently announced winners for the 2011 international awards competition that recognizes outstanding achievement in video productions.

blog.Galveston.com a Finalist in 2011 American Business Awards

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:07:57 -0500

Galveston.com & Company's newly-launched blog site, blog.galveston.com, was named a Finalist in the Hospitality & Leisure category for Best Web Site or Blog in The 2011 American Business Awards.

Galveston.com Launches New Blog Site

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 07:58:58 -0500

Galveston.com & Company is pleased to announce the launch of blog.galveston.com, a new community blog site that invites organizations across the Island to take an active role in discussing life on the Island and local events, issues, and politics.

Galveston.com & Company and Galveston Island CVB Launch New Mobile Site

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:05 -0600

Galveston.com & Company, creators of the official website of Galveston Island tourism and marketing, recently re-launched its mobile website,m.galveston.com

Galveston.com Captures Silver in Annual Communicator Awards

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:05 -0600

Galveston.com, the official tourism website of Galveston Island, Texas captured the Silver Award of Distinction in the Travel / Tourism category.

Galveston.com Honored with Christie Mitchell Award During Chamber Gala

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:04 -0600

The Galveston Chamber of Commerce honored Galveston.com & Company, as well as its member businesses celebrating over 100 years in business, at their Annual Meeting, March 4th.

Galveston.com Named One of the Top 15 CVB Websites in the U.S.

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:04 -0600

Fifteen websites were recently selected for ConventionSouth magazine's first-ever Readers' Choice for Best CVB Website Award for 2009. Galveston.com was named one of the Top 15 CVB websites in the country.