March 2021
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marketplace Events Gears Up To Launch New Home Shows In Houston
Houston’s hospitality and tourism community sees far better times ahead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frozen in Time
A historic winter storm disrupted the entire city. Here’s how each industry tackled it.
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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.
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