The CVB markets Laredo to national and international visitors. The bureau's primary focus is to attract group business such as meetings and conventions, motorcoach tours, and athletic events.
Located on the US-Mexico border, Laredo is known as the Gateway to Mexico. As the nation's largest inland port, and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Laredo attracts traditional tourists as well as international companies and corporate travelers.
With more accommodation options than ever, a growing variety of shopping & dining experiences, and an expanding sports offering - Laredo is a destination with rich heritage and a thriving economy where you can meet for both business and pleasure.
The Laredo Entertainment Center is home to the 2004 and 2006 Central Hockey League Champions, the Laredo Bucks. Graduate programs in International Business & Trade lure students from around the world to the beautiful Texas A&M International University campus.
With a downtown district full of bargains, dozens of import shops along San Bernardo Avenue, and one of the largest malls (Mall del Norte) in Texas, Laredo is a perfect place for shopping.
The Laredo International Airport offers daily jet service to Dallas and Houston through American Eagle and Continental Express. Direct flights to Las Vegas are available on Allegiant Air.
History and modernity meet in Laredo. From a 250-year-old historic district, to a state-of-the-art Science Center and Planetarium at the TAMIU campus, Laredo is a unique destination where you will be greeted with warm hospitality.
