Houston Airport System saw a strong start in July after a busy July 4th travel period that also included Copa America games played at NRG Stadium.
Houston First Corporation
Non-profit Organizations
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life, advance economic prosperity, and promote the Houston region.
About us
Houston First Corporation (HFC) is the official Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Houston, leading tourism and convention business for the city. Houston First is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, licensing, and operation of convention and performing arts facilities, parks, plazas, events, and parking. Furthermore, the organization acts as the City of Houston’s agent for the collection of hotel occupancy tax revenue. Through unified, collaborative efforts with our partners, HFC actively promotes Houston as one of the world’s greatest cities, enhancing the Houston experience for visitors as well as residents while generating economic benefits for the region.
- Website
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http://www.houstonfirst.com
External link for Houston First Corporation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Destination Management Organization
Locations
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Primary
Houston, US
Employees at Houston First Corporation
Updates
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Red Bull Showrun is coming to Houston for the first time this September. This free event will feature a custom-built temporary racetrack around Discovery Green Conservancy and Avenida Houston.
Formula One showrun coming to Houston this fall
chron.com
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Today we're spotlighting Alfred Cervantes, Executive Director of the Houston Film Commission, in our ongoing Meet the Team series. Through these regular posts, we invite you to meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward. #MeettheTeam
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Houston is one of five Texas cities to welcome The MICHELIN Guide. “In Houston, our tremendous cultural diversity has produced one of the nation’s most acclaimed and dynamic food scenes, with more than 11,000 restaurants serving over 80 different types of cuisine from around the globe. Our innovative chefs, astute restauranteurs, and welcoming hospitality folks now have a new way of earning the spotlight. We’re proud to have helped bring The MICHELIN Guide to Texas,” said Michael Heckman, President and CEO of Houston First. Read Press Release: https://lnkd.in/d8ZvRdCw
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Two years after a groundbreaking virtual reality experience made its U.S. debut in Houston, it’s back with new footage immersing visitors in a spacewalk and other scenes onboard and around the International Space Station.
An Innovative Space Experience Returns to Space City
houstonfirst.com
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Breaking news: The MICHELIN Guide is coming to Texas! Houston is one of five cities in the Lone Star State that will be included in the newest restaurant guide from the international company. This marks a major milestone in the evolution of Houston's dynamic dining scene. https://lnkd.in/gMr8e_qe #michelinguide
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Restauranteurs and hospitality operators from companies including Goodnight Hospitality and Atlas Restaurant Group have opened 15 new concepts in recent weeks, adding to the dynamic Houston scene.
15 exciting new restaurant openings in Houston
houstonchronicle.com
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Industry insight: Household spending trends, strength of the economy give boost to leisure hotel lodging demand.
US Hotel Demand Trends Show Positive Signs for Leisure, Group and International Travel
costar.com
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Following an eventful week in Houston, local hospitality businesses are showing their community support on #713Day.
Houston celebrates 713 Day with citywide events, deals
click2houston.com
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The Houston First team was able to get the George R. Brown Convention Center back online one day after Hurricane Beryl hit the Houston region -- just in time for the Texas FFA State Convention.
Texas FFA holds huge convention in Houston amid hurricane, floods
mysanantonio.com