One of the region's prime tourism hotspots is in the midst of a renaissance. “Galveston is in a position to not necessarily resign to the quantity of growth but to focus on the quality of its growth.” - Carl Schwab, president of RREAF Development Services
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.
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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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Industry insight: A majority of business travelers say they are going on a work trip to a place they'd consider a vacation destination and trying to take advantage of it.
Business Travelers Often Pair Vacations With Work | Cleaning & Maintenance Management
https://cmmonline.com
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The recent storm gave the Houston hotel industry a boost, but for reasons the city would rather avoid in the future.
Houston hotel industry occupancy, revenue surges following Hurricane Beryl - Houston Business Journal
bizjournals.com
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston First Corporation have partnered to bring art into highly trafficked public spaces in Downtown Houston. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/drtjBnEv
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Houston Restaurant Weeks raised more than $1.8 million to donate to the Houston Food bank in 2023, this year at least 14 new restaurants will join the charity dining event. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRq4DCdP
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With this week's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee now in the books, the focus turns to Houston which will host the event in 2028. This is the longest lead-time a national convention host city has had in recent memory and the Houston First team, alongside the Houston RNC Host Committee, aim to take advantage of it.
Houston officials are in Milwaukee as they prepare to host the next RNC in 2028
houstonchronicle.com
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Earlier this week the Michelin Guide announced it was coming to Texas, and Houston has been buzzing ever since. The Chronicle takes a closer look at what the news means for the local dining scene.
What to know about Michelin coming to Texas
houstonchronicle.com
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Houston Business Journal: United Airlines, the busiest carrier at Houston's largest airport, said it flew a record number of passengers in the second quarter, also setting a record in the quarter for flying the most passengers in one day. https://lnkd.in/g8zKsMHu
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As the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing approaches, the nation and Houston are gearing up for the next era of space exploration.
Apollo 11’s memories are fueling excitement for the Artemis generation
https://thehill.com
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Industry insight: Luxury and upper upscale hotels are ranking higher in guest satisfaction compared to limited-service hotel segments in a year when travelers are paying record-high prices for hotel stays, according to a new survey.
The State of Hotel Guest Satisfaction in 2024
travelpulse.com