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Houston lanza tours culinarios “Donde Comen los Chefs” (November 10, 2009)
Los mejores chefs de Houston revelan secretos del buen comer en la ciudad

Cinema Arts Festival Houston to Feature Tilda Swinton, Tommy Lee Jones, Richard Linklater (October 19, 2009)
Festival features forty programs including feature films, documentaries, live music, outdoor projections, video installations & celebrity guest appearances

Strong Results for Houston in Two National Surveys (October 8, 2009)
Destination Perception is Significantly More Positive, Cosmopolitan

Haunting Through Houston (October 1, 2009)
A Guide to Houston's Spookiest Sites

Experimenta Houston, una Meca Moderna de Diversidad Cultural (August 20, 2009)
Houston, la cuarta ciudad más grande en los Estados Unidos, es también una de las ciudades más ricas en cultura de todo el país.

Choose Houston for Your Next Cultural Getaway (August 19, 2009)
Every weekend in Houston is ideal for an arts getaway, but three fall events sweeten the pot a little, complete with hotel packages: Museum District Day, Sept. 12; Bayou City Art Festival - Downtown, Oct. 10-11; and Yelp Presents EaDo Palooza, Oct. 24.

Houston: News on the Food and Drink Front (July 29, 2009)
Even in the midst of an economic downturn, development in Houston continues. It's almost hard to keep count of all the new and upcoming restaurants and nightlife options around the city.

Houston to Host 2010 Major League Soccer All-Star Game (July 27, 2009)
Major League Soccer announced today that Houston, home of the two-time MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo, will host the 2010 MLS All-Star Game next summer.

GHCVB Hires Veteran Salesperson to Prospect Citywide Conventions (July 9, 2009)
John Solis, after spending 23 years with the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, has joined the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) to consult on new business development and special projects.

Nathan Tollett Returns to GHCVB (June 25, 2009)
Nathan Tollett has returned to the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) as director of sales.

Houston Celebrates Moon Landing Anniversary (June 11, 2009)
Organizations Across the City Present Special Events, Exhibitions Honoring 40th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Houston An Emerging Market for Family Reunions (April 23, 2009)
When It Comes to Planning, The Houston CVB Is “Part of the Family”

Houston CityPass Celebrates 1st Anniversary (April 16, 2009)
Citywide Hotel Packages Entice Visitors to Participate in the Celebration

Houston to Host National Recreation and Park Association Annual Congress in 2013 (March 26, 2009)
Leading Event for Parks and Recreation Professionals Typically Attracts 8,000 Attendees

The Greater Houston CVB Expands Its Territory with New DC Office, Additional East Coast Staff (March 19, 2009)
In the past three years, the 2,400 associations in the Washington, DC area have contributed more than $118 million to Houston’s economy with convention business. The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) is ready to compete for a bigger piece of that pie and is starting with a new fully staffed office in DC. The office officially opened with a launch party at Josephine Lounge in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2009.

Houston Named One of Nation's Most Affordable Vacation Destinations (March 18, 2009)
Houston Marries Value with Quality for Ideal Vacation Experience

You are Here. Why Isn't Your Meeting? (February 25, 2009)
Houston Convention Bureau Launches Campaign to Encourage Locals to Think Houston First

Houston Chosen as Host of Tradeshow Gala Weekend (February 16, 2009)
George R. Brown Convention Center selected as site for ‘Fastest 50’ event in 2009

Houston for $200 or Less (January 28, 2009)
Even in these tough economic times, Houston delivers a hearty sampling of entertainment options for all budgets. Whether you take our suggestions below or build your own experiences a la carte, this value adds up.

Don't Know Houston? Just Ask Veronica (January 7, 2009)
Online Concierge Answers Your Questions About Houston