Pros
The tourism and hospitality world is a fun one to be in. Lots of wining and dining and social events. At VisitDallas, you are at the core of the industry, so it exposes you to fun experiences and people. There's also a big emphasis on work-life balance. Most of the people are kind and polite. People who work here stay with the company for years. They have great retention.
Cons
Cut throat politics. Unless you want to "play the game" you could be in the same position for years, despite your talents and hard work. My first impression (which I still feel is true to some extent) is that it's a world of back-stabbing if you intimidate the wrong people. Also...for being a fun industry...the office is uncomfortably quiet...everyone hears you if you have to make a call and people complain if it becomes too loud. Which is strange for hospitality professionals, don't you think?