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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

SISTER CITIES
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
312-400-404
312-404-404

DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The Sister Cities Division within CVB is responsible for promoting cultural and educational exchange programs between
Grapevine and the sister cities, promoting professional, business and economic exchanges between the sister cities,
promoting opportunities for tourism between citizens of the sister cities and fostering economic benefits from the sister
city program.

FY25 DIVISION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Completed four Sister City International Missions (Parras x2, Krems, West Lothian, and Barossa).
Delivered needed medical equipment donated by Baylor Scott & White to Parras and attended the dedication
ceremony
Hosted 21 International Sister City Delegates from Parras for GrapeFest.
Sister City volunteers participated in Keep Grapevine Beautiful campaign throughout the year.
Raised over $16,000 in Sister City fundraisers throughout FY25.

FY26 DIVISION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Conduct Sister City International Missions to Parras, West Lothian, Krems, and Barossa in FY26
Host City leadership from Parras, Krems, West Lothian, and Barossa at Main Street Fest to help celebrate Mayor Tate’s
50th Anniversary as mayor
Host official delegations from Krems, West Lothian, and Parras for 40th Annual GrapeFest
Continue in the Keep Grapevine Beautiful campaign throughout FY26
Increase Sister City fundraiser revenue to $20,000+ in FY26
Increase Sister City volunteer sign-ups by 10 families in FY26
To promote cultural and educational exchange programs between Grapevine and the Sister Cities
Promote professional, business and economic exchanges between the Sister Cities
Promote opportunities for tourism between citizens of the Sister Cities
Foster economic benefits from the Sister City program

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