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Houston First Corporation is the city's official destination marketing organization charged with promoting Houston's vibrant culture around the world.

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Freedmen’s Town recently broke ground on a new cultural hub, which will feature a new pavilion, landscape improvements, and the restoration of three historic row houses.

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Meet Dixie Burgess, Director of Live Events at Houston First. In her role, Dixie leads a team of event managers & coordinators. The live events team supports Houston First in a variety of ways, including producing original programming, collaborating with convention clients &more.

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Earlier this month, Houston hosted the @ConferencDirect Annual Partner Meeting, which included over 200 networking and education meeting planners.

Houston First created offsite experiences at Daikin Park and Space Center Houston to showcase the city to attendees.

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@DowntownHouston is set to open the Main Street Promenade tomorrow, featuring the transformation of seven downtown blocks into a pedestrian corridor.
Read more: https://t.co/nnTkm11dAz

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New 100-acre park, Hill at Sims Park, has officially opened in southern Houston.

The park features several pavilions, scenic overlooks, murals, hike-and-bike trails, and more.

Read more: https://t.co/I7qXK4VfDy

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Construction has begun on the new Downtown Houston location of The Rustic, a restaurant, bar, and live music venue from FreeRange Concepts that has been a gathering spot for Houstonians and visitors since it first opened its doors downtown in 2018.
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Houston hotels ended April up almost 4% in revenue compared to 2025.

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In honor of Memorial Day, Houston First remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

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During the multi-day event, Houston First is promoted the region and connected with buyers, suppliers and media. More than 70 countries are represented at the show, which helps drive nearly 11 million international visitors to the U.S. over three years.

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This week, the Houston First team participated in @USTravel's IPW 2026--the leading international inbound travel trade show in the U.S.

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Comicpalooza, the pop culture con produced by Houston First, kicks off this Friday.

“From panels discussing an array of fan topics to an exhibition floor featuring unique art & so much more, there is never a dull moment at Comicpalooza.” Read more: https://t.co/47vmq7sbMm

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Wortham Theater Center, part of Houston First’s portfolio of facilities, recently hosted the Youth America Grand Prix student ballet competition finals, welcoming more than 2,000 dancers from 50 countries.
Read more: https://t.co/10HZ0YoyU2

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As Houston continues to welcome new hotels and mixed-use projects, PA Hospitality has broken ground on its 152-room AC Hotel by Marriott CityCentre Houston.
Read more: https://t.co/ybBiWHNBQw

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The first quarter of 2026 broke records for the highest demand, average daily rate, and revenue in the Houston hotel market, positioning the region’s hospitality industry for continued momentum through the remainder of the year.
Read more: https://t.co/28YpJhOtEo

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After a lengthy foreclosure process, Good Bull Capital has acquired The Commodore on the Beach and plans to renovate the Galveston hotel.
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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: https://t.co/FlmEYkSgbM

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Miller Outdoor Theatre, part of Houston First's portfolio of managed facilities, recently announced its 2026 season, including a Juneteenth Culture Fest, Summer Symphony Nights, and more.
View schedule: https://t.co/SWQlEPXRSI

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At Houston First, we enjoy making those moments possible, and we couldn’t be prouder to do this work each day.

Here’s a recap video of #NTTW26 in Houston.
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Travel is the family road trip that becomes a story told for decades. The business trip that changed your career. The reunion that could only happen because someone made the journey.

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With Icon of the Seas scheduled to sail from Galveston in 2027 and the opening of its Perfect Day Mexico private resort in 2028, Royal Caribbean plans on “owning the Texas market.”
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