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$11.2 Million In Convention Business Comes to Houston in January (December 14, 2004)
For the month of January, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes 17 conventions, trade shows and other meetings to the city.

Register to Win a Magical Holiday Weekend Getaway in Houston (November 4, 2004)
Looking for an enchanting holiday weekend, complete with sugar plums, Christmas trees and a luxurious hotel? Houston has it all — from dazzling holiday lights and festivals to classic holiday theatre, world-class museums and fabulous shopping, all at an affordable price.

30th Annual International Quilt Festival Takes Place in Houston Nov. 4-7, 2004 (November 2, 2004)
Four-day quilting spectacular with lectures, classes, special events and quilts of all shapes and sizes.

GHCVB Website Recognized (November 1, 2004)
The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (GHCVB) Web site, www.visithoustontexas.com, recently received a 2004 Web Award for a Standard of Excellence by the Web Marketing Association.

World’s Largest Gospel Awards Show Returns to Houston for Second Year (October 22, 2004)
20th annual Stellar Gospel Music Award nominees announced. Awards to be held on January 15, 2005 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Celebrate Halloween Houston-Style At the Main Event (October 11, 2004)
The Downtown Entertainment District will celebrate its second anniversary with the Houston Press Halloween Parade and Party at The Main Event on Friday, October 29, 2004.

Houston Has All The Tricks and Treats This Halloween (October 8, 2004)
The Downtown Entertainment District will celebrate its second anniversary with the Houston Press Halloween Parade and Party at The Main Event on Friday, October 29, 2004.

$12 MILLION IN CONVENTION BUSINESS COMES TO HOUSTON (October 4, 2004)
For the months of November and December, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes 21 conventions, trade shows and other meetings to the city.

$29.9 Million in Convention Business Comes to Houston (September 20, 2004)
For the month of October, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes 19 conventions, trade shows and other meetings to the city.

National Black MBA Association Holds Annual Conference in Houston (September 14, 2004)
The National Black MBA Association, Inc. is bringing their 26th Annual Conference and Exposition to Houston. Themed “Re-Imagine…Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship: Creating Possibility for the Future,” the conference is expected to attract 10,000-15,000 business professionals, recruiters, executives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and students at the nation’s largest minority recruiting and networking event.

Houston Serves up Great Fun This Fall (September 9, 2004)
The summer travel season may be over, but there has never been a better time to visit Houston. With eight world premieres in the Theater District, blockbuster exhibits in the Museum District, the return of the Tennis Masters Cup and festivals representing the city’s great diversity, Houston residents and visitors will stay busy this fall trying to see and do it all.

Bureau Reaches Milestone with Room Night Bookings (August 26, 2004)
At its Annual Meeting, GHCVB President and CEO Gerard J. “Jordy” Tollett announced significant fiscal year accomplishments by the bureau including the highest ever hotel bookings.

Go On a Tax-Free Shopping Spree in Houston (August 2, 2004)
Houston’s Shopping Destinations No matter your style, taste or budget, SpaceCity is a shopper’s paradise with its numerous retail destinations. And, August 6- 8, 2004, shop tax-free during Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend.

Build It and They Will Come (July 15, 2004)
The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau has released its fiscal year- end room night bookings of 607,308 room nights, surpassing prior year by 45%. That is the highest number ever for Houston.

Houston's All-Star Weeks Hits a Homerun (June 24, 2004)
With Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game less than a month away, Houstonians and visitors alike are gearing up for the event-filled All-Star Week, July 9-12, that includes John Hancock All-Star FanFest and The Main Event Party at All-Star Week.

Red, White and Blue What are You Planning To Do? (June 22, 2004)
From magnificent fireworks displays and patriotic tunes performed by the Houston Symphony to reenactments of pioneer life and live greyhound racing, Houston offers something for everyone on July 4th.

Two Elite Premier Leagues Battle in 2004 Copa de Tejas (June 9, 2004)
Lone Star Sports and Entertainment is bringing world-class soccer back to Reliant Stadium on Thursday, July 29 when Everton Football Club of the English Premier League takes on Pachuca of the Mexican Premier League.

Big XII Football Championship Returns to Houston and Reliant Stadium in 2005! (June 9, 2004)
Big XII Conference has selected Houston and Reliant Stadium as the site to host the Big XII Conference Football Championship in 2005.

Houston Restaurants Win Big at New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (June 8, 2004)
Four Houston restaurants, the only participating institutions from outside New Orleans, returned from the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience recently with medals.

Houstonians Celebrate National Tourism Week May 8-16 (May 7, 2004)
Tourism has more of an impact on the city’s economy than most people realize.

Kick-Off National Tourism Week in Houston (May 4, 2004)
Join Sam the Horse, Freddy the Flea, King Tux the Penguin, Prince the Frog and the GHCVB’s Attractions and Tourism Advisory Committee at Katy Mills Mall as they kick-off National Tourism Week.

Blast Off For an All-Star Summer in SpaceCity (April 28, 2004)
While sports fans are flocking to Houston for the Major League Baseball All- Star Game, summer festivals abound, and art lovers and theater buffs will delight in Houston’s summer selection. Whether you’re catching a game at Minute Maid Park, a show in the Theater District or a ride at Six Flags AstroWorld, summer in SpaceCity is sure to be a home run.

Visitors to Houston High on SpaceCity (March 24, 2004)
Super Bowl visitors were positive about their recent experience in America’s 4th largest city.

Experience a World of Possiblities in SpaceCity, USA (March 18, 2004)
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, boasts the third largest Consular Corp in the nation with 79 consulates.

Escape to SpaceCity for Springbreak (February 27, 2004)
Houston’s abundance of entertainment options can transform a Spring Break visit to Houston into an adventure, as many visitors discovered during the week of Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Convention Industry Expected to Flourish (February 23, 2004)
Meeting planners across the country cannot stop discussing the city's transformation and its renewed presence as a popular destination for convention business.

Houston Scores with Pre-Super Bowl Events (January 14, 2004)
Whether you are planning to attend the big game or are looking for some football-related fun, Houston is offering exhibits, parties and activities galore to celebrate this eminent event.

Super Bowl Events At A Glance (January 14, 2004)
Whether you are planning to attend the big game or are looking for some football-related fun, Houston is offering exhibits, parties and activities galore to celebrate this eminent event.