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Convention Statistics

Convention and Business Travel in Houston 

In 2011, Houston hosted 230 conventions, events and shows that drew 545,398 convention delegates to Houston, translating into an economic impact of $531.2 million, based on attendance.

In 2010, Houston hosted 237 conventions, events and shows that drew 480,283 convention delegates to Houston, translating into an economic impact of $467.8 million, based on attendance.

In 2009, Houston hosted 193 conventions, events and shows that drew 484,802 convention delegates to Houston, translating into an economic impact of $472,197,148, based on attendance.

In 2008, Houston hosted 256 conventions, events and shows, which drew 564,826 convention delegates to the city of Houston with an economic impact of $550,140,524.

In 2007, Houston hosted 294 conventions, events and shows, which drew nearly 614,287 convention delegates to the city of Houston with an economic impact of $598,315,538, based on attendance.

Houston was among the top business travel destinations selected by USA Today's Road Warrior panel (2009).

Houston was named the fifth most affordable U.S. city for tradeshows by Tradeshow Week (2009).

Houston is listed as one of the top 25 cities for convention, conference and seminar travelers, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

U.S. Travel Association also ranks Houston as a top city for general business travelers.

 

Sources: Destination Marketing Association International; U.S. Travel Association; Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Houston's Largest Meeting and Convention Facilities

• Reliant Park – 1.6 million square feet of total meeting space
• George R. Brown Convention Center – 1.2 million square feet of total meeting space
• The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center and The Montgomery County Fairgrounds – 191,000 square feet of total meeting space
• Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort – 105,000 square feet of total meeting space
• Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center – 100,000 square feet of total meeting space
• Hilton Americas-Houston – 92,000 square feet of total meeting space
• Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds – 86,200 square feet of total meeting space
• The Westin Galleria and Westin Oaks – 75,742 square feet of total meeting space
• The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center - 70,000 square feet of total meeting space
• Hyatt Regency Houston - 64,000 square feet of total meeting space