May 2022
How do you bottle the essence of a region? Why honey is the best
Even the most well-traveled cannot resist buying a souvenir from each place they visit.
(Top 20) Botanical Gardens You Must See This Spring
From guided meditation classes, wellness walks, fairy gardening, plant-based culinary classes, a theatre where you can hear sounds that reflect the weather forecast, art installations from local Houston artists, Sunday Concert Series, the Houston Botanic Garden is home to so much discovery on its 120-acre property.
Houston First Corp. to Celebrate AAPIHM with Cultural Experience
Event will feature special performances, a fashion exhibition, Asian vendors
How To Make A Perfect Mint Julep
Each year, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are served over Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack. If you’re planning a celebration of your own, you’ll need two things: an amazing hat and a delicious mint julep cocktail.
HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION EARNS 2022 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFI
Houston First Corp. (HFC) has earned the prestigious 2022 Great Place to Work® certification. This recognition is based solely on feedback provided by the company’s employees and what they had to say about their experiences working at HFC, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Houston.
April 2022
Houston First Celebrates the ‘Future of Travel’
Travel and tourism are critical not only to Houston’s economy, but to the city’s promising future, which is why Houston First Corporation (HFC) is pleased to join destinations across the country to celebrate “The Future of Travel” during National Travel & Tourism Week May 1-7, 2022.
Great U.S. and International Mother’s Day Trip Packages
The clock is ticking until Mother’s Day, on May 8. Wouldn’t it be great to surprise Mom with a special holiday trip?
Houston First Corp. Deploys Mexico Marketing & Branding Campaign
Houston First Corp. is launching “Vibra Global Que Inspira,” an integrated branding campaign in Mexico designed to reinforce Houston’s position as a top destination for tourism, global trade, business, and leisure travel from Mexico. The strategic move comes just days after Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston First Corp. the Greater ...
10 Best Places to Travel in June
Last year, President Biden made Juneteenth an official national holiday—but that was more than four decades after Texas made it a state holiday, the first to do so, in 1980. Houston, its largest city, is home to the fourth largest Black population in America, so where better to mark ...
“PARTY ON THE PLAZA” MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO AVENIDA HOUSTON
After more than two years, “Party on the Plaza” at Avenida Houston has returned to its in-person music series, which will have a revamped concept and design for guests to enjoy.
March 2022
Houston Week in Mexico Kicks Off March 28 – April 1
Inaugural event brings together city leaders, chefs, and artisans
HOUSTON, March 24, 2022 – In less than a week, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston First Corp., and the Greater Houston Partnership will embark on an economic development mission to Mexico, March 28-April 1, with stops in Monterrey and Mexico City. ...
Mayor Sylvester Turner and HFC Launch Mexico Mission
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston First Corp. (HFC), and the Greater Houston Partnership are spearheading an economic development and integrated marketing campaign in Mexico as part of an aggressive strategy to reinforce Houston’s position as the top city for global trade, tourism, business, and leisure travel from Mexico.
Houston First Corp. to host official March Madness watch party
Sports fans are invited to cheer on the University of Houston (UH) Cougars as Houston First Corp. and UH will host an official March Madness watch party at Avenida Houston on Friday, March 18 at 8:20 p.m.
Are you traveling to Houston? Know the “musts” of this city
Discovering a city like Houston seems like an impossible task. It is one of the largest cities in the United States and the cultural diversity makes it almost impossible to classify it. Sure, being Texas it's easy to think of cowboys, bbq and more, but it's a cliché ...
February 2022
5 Of North America’s Greatest Hotel Packages, Ranked By Cost
If space is your ultimate goal, set your sights first toward Space City with a stay at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. With the Space Center Houston Package you’ll snag a two-night stay at the luxurious property with a $500 credit for use at on-site restaurants, an ...
Houston Bachelorette Party Guide and Itinerary Ideas
If you want to go big for your bachelorette, you know what they say about Texas. While it’s certainly not rocket science, planning your final fling in the Space City–the fourth largest city in the U.S.–can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start ...
Beyond BBQ, Houston is one of the best cities for a foodie
Más allá del BBQ, Houston es una de las mejores ciudades para un foodie
Worldwise: Black Restaurant Week Founder Warren Luckett
Since returning to Houston in 2009 after a brief stint on Wall Street, Luckett has become a unique hybrid ambassador both for small, upstart wineries alongside Houston’s growing reputation as a cultural and culinary hub. Penta caught up with him to get his take on the current evolution of ...
7 Black-Owned Bed & Breakfasts Perfect For Valentine's Day
In the heart of H-town, the La Maison is a three-story wonder that provides guests not only with Southern comfort food and luxurious guest rooms, but it also is in walking distance from plenty of entertainment and fun.
Cattle Industry Convention Surpasses 6,000 in Houston
They’re here and they’re making history in Houston. Houston First Corporation is pleased to share exciting news that the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is the largest Business to Business meeting to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center ...
Houston Has More Black History Than You May Think
Many people are just now learning about the harrowing history of the Tulsa massacres that took place a century ago, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On June 1, 1921, Greenwood, an all-Black neighborhood in Tulsa known as “Black Wall Street”, was looted and burned to the ground by a white mob.
Hugo Ortega: The chef of diversity
The chef born in Mexico City and raised by his grandmother in the mountains of Oaxaca and Puebla talks about his story and the contributions of his cuisine to the contemporary scene of Houston’s gastronomy. In one of the US cities with the greatest culinary diversity, Mexican food has ...
January 2022
Houston First Celebrates Black History Month @ Avenida Houston
HOUSTON (January 27, 2022) – Houston First Corporation (HFC) is excited to share its 2022 Black History Month lineup at Avenida Houston, downtown’s convention and entertainment district. This year’s programming will feature art, music, vendors and educational activities for the entire family that reflect and celebrate Houston’s rich diversity. ...
‘Top Chef’ Season 19 Set to Kick Off in Houston, Texas: Meet the
Ready, set, cook! Top Chef is set to premiere its 19th season on Thursday, March 3, as the Emmy-winning Bravo series takes on Houston, Texas.
Houston Hotels Have Largely Bounced Back
When the Thompson Hotel opens at DC Partners' $500M mixed-use project The Allen next year, CEO Roberto Contreras hopes to see the coronavirus in the rearview mirror. Contreras admits Houston business travel hasn't yet recovered from devastating 2020 lows.
Beyond BBQ, Houston is one of the best cities for a foodie
Spanish article includes mentions of Pho-loma and Kau Ba, Sao Lao Thai Café, MDK Noodles and Lucille’s
Houston First plans city's comeback after pandemic rocked touris
For the first time in nearly two years, Houston First Corp. President and CEO Michael Heckman is genuinely excited.
