Waco Tourism Public Improvement District (WTPID) is pleased to offer a new incentive program to meeting and event planners, filmmakers, sports planners, and other large groups.
The program is specifically created to incentivize group or event entities to book guestrooms at Waco TPID member hotels. The program is simple. The WTPID offers a reimbursement of $5 per consumed hotel room for new business brought to Waco. Proof of consumed room nights must be obtained from the hotel(s). A minimum of 100 room nights to qualify.
Application Process
- Contact Executive Director, Carla Pendergraft (carla@wacotpid.com or 254-855-7354) to discuss your event. She can introduce you to the program and guide you along the way.
- Download and complete the Client Incentive Request & Justification Form.
- Submit the form to carla@wacotpid.com.
- Applications will be reviewed and approved by the board. The board typically meets the third Wednesday of the month, so applications received by the second Wednesday at 5pm will be considered that same month.
- Applicants will be notified of their status upon the preliminary decision of the board, and of any changes after a thorough review of the submitted application.
- If approved, the applicant will be notified of the amount eligible to be awarded.
- Awards are based on incentive program parameters and funding availability.
Funding Process
- After the event’s conclusion, the applicant must submit a final report including actual performance compared to projections.
- Download and complete the Waco TPID Post Event Report Form. Include proof from the hotel of the number of consumed room nights.
- Submit the form to carla@wacotpid.com. The board will review the form and respond with its funding determination.
For more information on how the Waco TPID Incentive Program may assist your group, contact Carla Pendergraft, Executive Director, carla@wacotpid.com. WTPID is happy to help walk you through the application process for this incentive program.
Incentive Program Recipients
Over the past few years, Waco TPID has worked with many meeting and event planners to bring their events to Waco. Below are some examples of groups that have applied for and received WTPID incentives.
Badass Marathon 2023
Baylor Cycling Club Crit Race 2022
Beast of the Brazos 2022
Beast of the Brazos 2023
Cam Park Zoo Husbandry Workshop 2023
Camp Fimfo Campout 2024
Centex Challenge Volleyball Tournament 2023
Centex Challenge Volleyball Tourney 2024
Centex Challenge-Vette City Volleyball Tourn 2022
Crime Stoppers Conference 2024
Dr Pepper Collectors Club 2024
ESC Reg 16 Parent & Family Engagement Initiative 2025
FCCLA Reg II 2023
FCCLA Reg III 2023
FIRST in Texas 2025
FIRST in TX Robotics 2022
FIRST in TX Robotics 2023
FIRST in TX Robotics 2024
GFNY 2022
Gideons 2022
Grand Chapter of TX, Order of the Eastern Star 2024
IBJJF (Brazilian Jujitsu) 2022
International Softball Tournament of TX 2024
Ironkids 2024
IronKids and Doggie Dash 2023
Ironman 2021
Ironman 2022
Ironman 2023
Ironman 2024
Ladies Axe Throwing Tournament 2023
Landlock Festival 2024
March Mayhem Volleyball Tournament 2024
March Mayhem Volleyball Tourney 2025
Mother’s Day Run 2022
Mother’s Day Run 2023
MT Rice Basketball Tournament 2021
National Square Dance Convention 2026
Premier Sport Int’l TX Tennis Classic ATP Chall 2023
Rogue Con 2023
Rowing Regatta 2022
Silo District Marathon 2022
Silobration 2023
Southwest Assn of Turners 2024
Spartan Stadion 2023
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (Multiple events) 2020-21
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (Multiple events) 2021-22
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (Multiple events) 2022-23
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (Multiple events) 2023-24
Texas Cornhole League 2024
Texas Elvis Weekend 2023
Texas Elvis Weekend 2024
Texas Folklore Society 2023
Texas High School Baseball Coaches Convention 2025
Texas High School Baseball Coaches Convention 2026
Texas High School Baseball Coaches Convention 2027
Texas High School Baseball Coaches Convention 2028
Texas High School Baseball Coaches Convention 2029
Texas Municipal Court Education Center 2024
Texas Rowing Championships 2023
Texas Rowing Regatta 2023
Texas Tennis Coaches Association 3A State Team Tennis Champ 2023 (formerly UIL Tennis)
Texas Track & Field Coaches Assoc. Induction & Clinic 2024
Texas Tree Conference 2023
Texas Tree Conference 2024
TriWaco 2022
TriWaco 2023
TriWaco 2024
TTCA 3A State Team Tennis Champ 2024
TX Travel Alliance Travel Expo 2025
TX Travel Counselors Assoc Convention 2025
UIL Reg II 6A Tennis Championships 2023
UIL Reg II 6A Tennis Championships 2024
UIL Reg II 6A Track and UIL Reg III 3A Track and Field Champ. 2024
UIL Reg Track & Field Championships 2023
UIL Reg. II 6A Golf Championships 2022
UIL Region II 6A Golf Champ 2023
UIL Regional Tennis Championship 2022
UIL Regional Track & Field Championship 2022
UIL State Tennis State Championships 2023
USA Boccia
USA Roller Sports National Roller Derby Championships 2022
Waco Block Party 2024
Waco Block Party 2025
Waco Rowing Center 2023-24
Waco Rowing Center 2024-25