August 2021
Deep in the Art of Texas
Established in 1995, The Texas Cultural Trust is the leading voice for the arts in the Lone Star State.
Outdoor Food Festival Comes to Houston
COMMUNE is coming to Houston this weekend. Organizers call it "a series of micro-events run by a collective of acclaimed chefs. An 'anti-food-festival,' one that is equitable, gives back to the community, champions social justice, and is committed to addressing systemic issues facing the hospitality industry."
Houston First officially welcomes Michael Heckman as president/C
Houston First Corporation, the official DMO for Houston, has named Michael Heckman as its next president and CEO. For the last 12 months, Heckman has served as the acting president and CEO after being appointed to the position by Mayor Sylvester Turner. He was charged with overseeing full operations of ...
Save the Date: Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces State of the City Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 08/10/2021
Mayor's Office Save the Date Press Release ...
Room Request! Hotel ZaZa Museum District
With 315 rooms, the Hotel ZaZa Museum District is situated in the heart of the vibrant Museum District in Houston.
Luminous architecture, fine art and urban gardens are among Hous
Sometimes in Houston, it’s possible — for a little while — to forget the pandemic altogether, said Michael Heckman, acting president and chief executive of Houston First Corp.
Houston's Destination Marketing Organization Names Its New CEO
The Houston First Corp. has named Michael Heckman as its CEO following a year in which he held the position in an interim capacity. The destination management organization owns the 1,207-room Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, and manages the George R. Brown Convention Center along with 10 other city-owned properties, and ...
Extreme hotel makeovers, COVID edition
The new Trellis Spa at this Texas hotel is the result of a major 2021 investment.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Appoints Michael Heckman Chief Executive
Houston First Corporation, the official destination marketing organization for Houston, today announced that Michael Heckman has been named Chief Executive Officer.
