George R. Brown Convention Center earns LEED Gold certification for the first time
June 30, 2022
The George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Tag Archives: Houston
Marking 40th anniversary, Four Seasons Hotel Houston has been transformed
April 14, 2022
The Four Seasons Houston Hotel recently completed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar transformation, which saw the upgrades of the hotel’s 289 guest rooms and 103 suites, among other improvements.
Modernized and reimagined, Houston Marriott Medical Center completes renos
April 13, 2022
The third and final phase of renovations to the Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District has been completed. The upgrades including improvements to the lobby and the addition of two new restaurants.
New events management team at Margaritaville Lake Resort
February 28, 2022
Peggy Bennett and Jennifer Perkins are the new events management team at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston.
The Woodlands Resort joins Curio Collection by Hilton brand ahead of massive revamp
November 23, 2021
The Woodlands Resort will be rebranded as the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Texas. The venue will also undergo extensive upgrades.
Registration now open for Destinations International 2021 Advocacy Summit
August 25, 2021
] Registration is open for Destinations International fifth annual Advocacy Summit in Houston, Texas on October 26-28.
Houston First officially welcomes Michael Heckman as president/CEO
August 25, 2021
Michael Heckman is the new president/CEO of Houston First, the city’s official DMO. Heckman served in the role in acting role for the past year.
Jorge Franz named president of Greater Houston CVB
July 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) has appointed Jorge Franz as the organization’s new president.
Interactive GES Event Tracker shows which cities are hosting live events
February 10, 2021
GES has launched an interactive global event tracker covering key cities and event attendance over a 90-day span.
After a 2020 filled with turmoil, cautious optimism abounds in Houston
January 27, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available, there is cautious optimism across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries in Houston.
