About the CVB

The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a department of the City of The Colony and is funded by the hotel occupancy tax. The CVB is comprised of three full-time staff members, Mariko Lanicek, Tourism & Visitor Bureau Manager, Lauren Simpson, Sales & Marketing Specialist, and Tony Lam, Servicing & Hospitality Specialist. We are here to help you plan your trip, find the perfect event venue, discover the best deals and discounts and much more. Visitors and residents are encouraged to stop by Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up tourism brochures, maps, coupons and attraction information.

The Colony, with easy access to lake activities, home to top-ranked golf courses, Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas at Grandscape and future home of the world’s largest all sports store, SCHEELS (opening April 4, 2020), offers exceptional quality of life and is an exciting place for you to visit.

Mission Statement

The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau positively impacts the local economy by marketing The Colony as an exceptional destination for meetings, sporting events and leisure travel.