March 2021
Eat Your Way Around the World With These International Cookbooks
Houston is one of the largest cities in the nation, but it’s also one of the country’s most diverse. In fact, one in four Houstonians are foreign born. So it should come as no surprise that the bustling city’s ever-evolving culinary scene reflects its multicultural influences.
Roar for the University of Houston Cougars at this free downtown
Local fans can scream for the team at a free downtown watch party sponsored by Houston First.
UH Coogs watch party Monday night at Avenida Houston
You can join other Cougar fans at Avenida Houston in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center to cheer the team on in tonight’s game against the Oregon State Beavers.
15 Amazing Resorts & Hotels That Welcome Pets
From the Emerald City to the Sunshine State, we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly resorts in the US that welcome pets with open arms.
Houston Has a 'Record-Breaking' Stretch of In-Person Events Sche
After a year mostly without in-person trade shows, Houston has reportedly re-booked 92% of canceled conventions for future years in Houston.
Cities Develop Branded Covid-19 Safety Measures To Boost Tourism
Tourism demand remains somewhat dampened, but there are signs of life as travelers seek safe options, often outdoors, to travel again.
Mayor helps say thank you to HFC Winter Storm Heroes
by Paul Beckman
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined David Mincberg, HFC board chair, and Michael Heckman, acting CEO & president, at an appreciation event to say thank you to our team members and HFC partners for their dedication and Herculean efforts that helped hundreds survive February's winter storm. The ...
How Houston is Preparing for a Busy Year of Meetings and Events
Right from the beginning of the pandemic, Houston First was at the forefront in reacting to changing market conditions, government restrictions, and reluctance for people to travel.
Airbnb, Houston First Promote Bayou City as Travel Destination
Home-sharing and short-term rental marketplace Airbnb has entered into a partnership with Houston First Corp. to market the Bayou City as a go-to destination for travelers looking to hit the road after being forced to remain home for nearly a year.
Hotels with ties to women’s history
Here are some of the hotels that have unique ties to women and celebrate their achievements.
Marketplace Events Gears Up To Launch New Home Shows In Houston
Houston’s hospitality and tourism community sees far better times ahead.
New Hotel Coming to the Heart of the Texas Medical Center
The debut U.S. property from Blossom Holding Group plans to open in May.
How to Spend Easter in Houston
"Houston is a city worth visiting any time of year, and although 2020 was a difficult year we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and Houston is ready to welcome visitors with a great variety of activities for everyone this Easter 2021."
Convention Business in Houston Bouncing Back Strong for the Seco
The city's convention center has more events on the books from July to December than it had for the same months in 2019.
Houston goes after the Mexican tourist with more flights
The American city is targeting VFR and segments like luxury and conventions on hybrid format, for its promotion in Mexico, its main international market.
Houston First Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council of the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston observed International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021 with a virtual presentation. Houston First Corp. board member, Sofia Adrogue served as keynote speaker at the “Women Who Support Women” event. Adrogue passionately spoke about the challenges facing women ...
Airbnb And Houston First Partner To Support Neighborhoods And To
New campaign is a joint effort to encourage locals to safely explore Houston's neighborhoods and inspire future travel.
How Houston Is Preparing for a Busy Year of Meetings and Events
There’s no doubt, as we reach 12 months of impact from Covid-19 in the U.S., the last year has been challenging for the tourism and events industries.
Historic Hotels Honor the International Women’s Day
News Accommodations Historic Hotels Honor the International Women’s Day As part of Women’s History Month celebration, we look at the stories of women behind some of the world’s most iconic hotels
Airbnb and Houston First partner to support neighborhoods and tourism recovery
New campaign is a joint effort to encourage locals to safely explore Houston’s neighborhoods and inspire future travel
Houston, Texas - March 8, 2021 - Rediscover Houston. That’s the message of a joint campaign launched by Airbnb and Houston First, which aims to support the city’s economic recovery and encourage people to ...
Winter storm approaches, city declares GRB as warming center
As the unprecedented winter storm approached Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner asked that the George R. Brown become a warming center for the homeless and those who did not have access to adequate heat. Eleven heroic Houston First team members left their homes and families to work around the clock for six ...
The GRB and the Freeze of all Freezes
Winter storm approaches, city declares GRB as warming center
As Houstonians braced for yet another unprecedented storm, the amazing teams at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) and the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel were hard at work preparing for the approaching arctic blast. When Mayor Sylvester Turner asked that the ...
Frozen in Time
A historic winter storm disrupted the entire city. Here’s how each industry tackled it.
The Texas Hotel Industry Got A Boost From The Winter Storm
The industry is still suffering from the pandemic, but saw increased occupancy levels as a result of last week’s freeze.
