AUSTIN, TX – A new service in Austin now puts the best local deals in the hands of visitors, business travelers and locals – all they have to do is use their iphone, iPad, Android or other mobile devices. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Miles-Weaver and MeNetwork, recently launched this VIP treatment as part of an innovative mobile program called Mobile Austin.

It’s no secret that we live in a mobile world where just about everyone carries a Smartphone or mobile device. “Austin is on the cutting edge when it comes to technology so it makes sense to incorporate our mobile devices to reach people who live, stay and play here,” said Bob Lander, president and CEO of Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Mobile Austin does just that.”
 

“It is about wanting to help visitors enjoy the destination and providing them great discounts while they are here,” said Jennifer Walker, director of marketing and communications of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. The free MeNetwork app offers exclusive discounts on live music, dining, shopping, spas and more. Just by launching the app, MeNetwork finds your location, then gives you a menu of options and tells you what’s nearby and where you can find the great deals. No Smartphone – no problem. You can still find Austin deals via on-demand text message. For example, let’s say you’re in Austin and you’d like to find a good happy hour deal. Pull out your mobile and simply text atx happy hour to 63638. You’ll only receive offers when requested, so there is no opting in or spam – ever. 
 

From 15% off any round of golf at Grey Rock Golf Club to a free chef’s surprise appetizer with the purchase of an entrée at County Line BBQ on the Lake, there are plenty of deals to be had. If you choose, subscribe to a specific category and be notified as soon as a new offer is posted.
 

Get up and go with Mobile Austin. For more information about Mobile Austin, contact Austin Convention and Visitors Marketing Manager Susan Richardson at srichardson@austintexas.org.