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.
Tag Archives: Houston
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.
Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta in top five hottest Q3 hotel construction markets
November 3, 2020
Dallas, Tex., sits at the top of heap in terms of third quarter hotel construction according to Lodging Econometrics (LE).
POST Houston development to debut unique rooftop events venue in 2021
August 19, 2020
Lovett Commercial, developer of POST Houston, the mixed-use adaptive reuse development project of the city’s historic Barbara Jordan Post Office, has plans for a unique special event space opening in early 2021.
Houston industries and businesses show commitment to cleanliness
August 17, 2020
The Houston Venues & Events Task Force along with the city’s hospitality, tourism, and transportation industries are committed to the health and safety of residents and visitors.
Hurricane Harvey Emergency Centers And How You Can Help
August 30, 2017
As floodwaters continue to rise in Houston, a large rescue operation is underway as many in Texas are in need of assistance. Looking for a way to help, many individuals and organizations have stepped in to manage shelters, distribute food and water and more.
Featured Site Visit: Houston’s Expanding Convention District
November 3, 2015
Following is our continuing updates on ConventionSouth site visits from Marcia Bradford.
Downtown Houston is buzzing with activity, thanks to recent changes–added green space, an expanded mass transit system, reimagined historic buildings and new housing options–which have been in the works for several years. Like other large cities, Houston is …
