What I Like About Texas
An original podcast series from the Texas Travel Alliance created to spotlight unique destinations, travel tales and tourism news from the great state of Texas.
Episodes
In this episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, takes listeners on a choose-your-own-adventure journey across the Lone Star State. Joined by Sarah Page of the Texas Historical Commission, Seneca McAdams of the Texas Independence Trail Region, and Kelly Deschaun of Visit South Padre Island, the conversation explores the diverse experiences that make Texas unforgettable&mda...
In this episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, explores the economic and cultural impact of the Texas outdoors, which contributed $59.4 billion to the state’s GDP in 2024. Joining the conversation are Robert Alvarez, executive director of Visit Big Bend; Rodney Franklin, director of Texas State Parks; and Margo Richards, SVP of Community Resources for the Lower Col...
In this episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, explores how Texas wine has become a major driver of statewide tourism, with Texas ranking fourth in number of wineries and second in total wine economic impact at $24.39 billion. She is joined by Kim McPherson, owner and winemaker at McPherson Cellars in Lubbock, Amanda Koone, vice president of marketing and public relation...
In this episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, kicks off 2026 with a road-trip-ready conversation celebrating some of the Lone Star State’s most memorable routes and roadside attractions. Erika is joined by Diann Bayes of How Big Is Texas and Kashion Smith of Visit Amarillo for a tour of destinations that showcase Texas’ unmistakable character. From iconic st...
In this festive edition of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, highlights the can’t-miss holiday celebrations that make the Lone Star State sparkle. She kicks things off with Elizabeth Schrack from Visit Grapevine, who shares why Grapevine truly earns its title as the Christmas Capital of Texas—with more than 1,400 seasonal events, including Santa’s North Pole ...
In this episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, takes listeners on a tour of Texas towns that shine in the fall. Diann Bayes of How Big Is Texas highlights the charm of small towns and their lively downtowns. Patricia Moore from the Bandera County CVB shares what makes Bandera the ultimate destination for authentic cowboy culture. Dustin Sternbeck from the City of Denton ...
In this splash-worthy episode of What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, President and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, dives into some of the Lone Star State’s most popular waterparks, just in time for summer. Later in the episode, she's joined by Richard Pretlow II, President of Morgan's Wonderland, who shares the inspiring story behind the world’s first ultra-accessible waterpark, designed for individuals of all a...
In the premiere episode of That's What I Like About Texas, host Erika Boyd, president and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, explores some of the Lone Star State’s top coastal destinations. She’s joined by tourism leaders Brett Stawar (Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce), Tony Lyle, CTA (Visit Galveston), Meredith Darden, CDME, CTE (Visit Corpus Christi), and Cindy Trevino (South Padre Island Conventio...
The Texas Travel Alliance, the primary advocate and voice for the Texas travel industry, is excited to announce the launch of What I Like About Texas, an original podcast series created to spotlight unique destinations, travel tales and tourism news from the great state of Texas. Check out the trailer for season one!
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