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In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, our Houston First team visited 50 area hospitality partners, sharing a Houston themed token of appreciation for their continued collaboration and support of tourism. #NTTW26 @USTravel

MetroNational has acquired Midway’s Moran CityCentre Hotel, which recently underwent an extensive renovation. Read more: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Travel is an industry that powers our economy, builds opportunity, and connects our country. In 2025 an estimated 52 million visitors came to Houston from around the world. #NTTW26 @USTravel

This week, an estimated 51,000 attendees from around the world are gathering at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the FIRST Robotics World Championship. Check out this highlight video.

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is moving forward with the next phase of its $332 million plan to upgrade Buffalo Bayou East, which includes adding new parks, trails, and additional spaces. Read more: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

This December, Shell Energy Stadium will host both the Final and Third Place Match of the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. Read more: houstondynamofc.com/news/shell-ene…

Beginning in 2028, Galveston will serve as the homeport for one of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ships, Carnival Tropicale. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

As Houston’s hospitality industry continues to grow, Neway Hospitality opened its 275-room dual-branded hotel in Downtown Houston earlier this month. Read more: houstonfirst.com/news/new-dual-…

March was a great month for Houston hotels, which showed growth across key performance indicators. Learn more: houstonfirst.com/news/march-a-g…

Houston First Corporation and its development team will begin demolition of the Avenida South Garage on May 4. This is part of the first phase of the Convention District Transformation project. View maps and details: houstonfirst.com/news/alert-dem…

Hotel restaurants are no longer just an amenity for overnight guests; they are becoming destinations in themselves. Here’s a roundup of a few of those hotspots in Houston: houstonfirst.com/news/houston-h…

During the month of February, the @AirportsHouston saw an increase in air travel by 2.3%. Read more: houstonfirst.com/news/february-…

.@AirportsHouston recently earned multiple global honors at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, including being named "World’s Best Airport Art" for the fourth consecutive year. bit.ly/4mLcKJN

Today we spotlight Senior Web Developer Andrea Chinelliott. Andrea shares that she works at HFC because she gets to collaborate with talented teams and stay plugged into local events and projects throughout the city. #MeetTheTeam

As the first phase of the Convention District Transformation project continues, demolition will begin this week on the skybridge connecting the George R. Brown Convention Center and Avenida South Garage. KHOU shares details: khou.com/article/news/l…

As Houston gears up for FIFA World Cup, Houston First will provide updates on booking pace and other data every two weeks leading up to the tournament. Learn more: houstonfirst.com/news/world-cup…

Last night, Fleet Week on the Plaza presented by @bp_America welcomed hundreds of service members to Avenida Houston for an evening filled with live music from Navy Band Southeast, Bun B and The Suffers. Visit fleetweekhouston.com for the full schedule. #fleetweekhouston

This week, the Houston First team participated in Journeys United Kingdom 2026. During the multi-day event Houston First participated as the headline sponsor, promoting the region and connecting with more than 40 top-tier travel buyers. Photos: Jack Newhouse, Journeys

Join us at Avenida Plaza this evening for the Fleet Week Concert presented by @bp_America, featuring a free concert with live music from The Suffers, Navy Band Southeast, and special guests. #fleetweekhouston Learn more: visithoustontexas.com/event/fleet-we…

NRG Stadium will be renamed Reliant Stadium in August, returning to its original name. Read more: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…