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Convention District Transformation

Learn more about the Houston convention district transformation project that will reimagine the east side of Downtown.

Join Us for Live After Five

Houston First invites the city’s hospitality industry to one of our Live After 5 networking events.

Ed King Service Award

The Ed King Service Award celebrates exceptional individuals within Houston’s hospitality industry who embody dedication, warmth, and commitment to service. Submit a nomination today.
Making Houston first in

Destination Appeal

Making Houston first in

Building the Future

Houston First Corporation is the destination marketing organization for the country's fourth-largest city. We work to create value and enhance economic prosperity by promoting the Houston region.

Destination Marketing
Through its main consumer brand, Visit Houston, and various sub-brands aimed at specific markets, Houston First works to promote the city and the broader region to conventions and leisure travelers around the world.
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Venue Management
Houston First manages more than 10 city-owned facilities, including the George R. Brown Convention Center and a number of performing arts venues and public parks.
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Convention Sales and Tourism
Houston First works to secure meetings and conventions of all sizes that benefit the hospitality community. The organization also helps generate tourism to the region through collaborations with hospitality partners, wholesalers and tour operators.
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Data
At Houston First, data provides perspective on the health of Houston's travel market and the local leisure and hospitality industry. Our Houston Travel Indicators dashboard offers up-to-date insight on travel and the local industry.
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Houston Travel by the Numbers
2023 Figures
$25.6 Billion
Travel's economic impact in the Houston region
200,000+
Jobs supported by travel in the region
51.4 Million
Visitors to City of Houston

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