Episodes

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Making a Splash: Texas Waterparks Bring Water Fun for Everyone
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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 abilities. Together, they explore the importance of inclusive fun, the magic of Texas attractions, and essential water safety tips as temperatures rise.
This episode is sponsored by South Padre Island.
What I Like About Texas is produced by Association Briefings.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Surf, Sand, & Texas Charm: Exploring the Gulf Coast
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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 Convention & Visitors Bureau) to uncover the best beach activities, local festivals, birdwatching hotspots, and must-try eats. From family-friendly fun to rich history and resilient communities, this episode is your go-to guide for planning the perfect Texas coastal getaway!
This episode is sponsored by the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce.
That's What I Like About Texas is produced by Association Briefings.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
What I Like About Texas Trailer
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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!

Meet your host
Erika Boyd is the President & CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance (TTA), the leading advocate for the travel industry in Texas. Erika is a native Texan, born and raised in New Braunfels. She has worked in nonprofit leadership communication, and advocacy roles for most of her career, working with travel, law enforcement, and underprivileged children. She is married and has two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Texas. Hook ‘em Horns!