June 2021
10 Best LGBT + Bars Across the United States
Houston’s Ripcord has been the spot for gay men to gather and mingle since the 80s and is located in the LGBTQ+ friendly Montrose neighborhood.
Convention Centers Invest in Hybrid Offerings as Events Resume
Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center has been outfitted with a fully-fledged broadcast studio, the Avenida Houston Virtual Studio, to “give event planners even more flexibility in how they operate their conventions,” says Michael Heckman, Acting CEO & President of the Houston First Corporation.
10 Hotel Pools Worth Traveling for This Summer
As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, and the Marriott Marquis Houston does not disappoint with its Texas-shaped lazy river rooftop pool.
13 Amazing Asian American-owned Hotels in the U.S.
In February 2021 - just months before the Blossom Houston Hotel was set to open in the spring - owner Charlie Wang should have been completely focused on getting every detail of his 267-room, 16-floor property ready. But when he heard that some of his employees were dealing with broken pipelines in ...
This Juneteenth, Houston Activists Are Shining a Light on the Ci
What many don't know, however, is how central the city of Houston became to the history of those communities—as well as what we celebrate on June 19 to this day.
18 of the best Hilton Hotels in the US to earn or use points
An obvious choice for business travelers, Hilton Americas-Houston connects to the George R. Brown Convention center via skywalk, yet this downtown flagship property is also a great choice for city explorers on the go.
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
In Houston, a Jubilee Dinner will celebrate freedom throughout the African diaspora with food.
2021 Convention Cities Index Showcases Best Destinations
Selecting a convention destination can be difficult in the best of times; in a pandemic, it's even trickier. Among key considerations now are space for social distancing; ample direct airlift; and safety factors, including health concerns.
Five of America's Most Invincible Hotels
After a rollercoaster 15 months of sudden closures and dismal occupancy rates, hotels across the United States are cautiously greeting travelers again thanks to a string of creative measures, with once-exotic technological novelties like...
Destination Spotlight: Houston
Destination Spotlight 76 - Visit Houston's CEO Michael Heckman helps us share many reasons why the city deserves some of your travel dollars
