Peer Review

NBTA was delighted to host its annual convention in Houston this year. It’s a vibrant city with an elite and genuine level of hospitality that is necessary to accommodate a meeting of our magnitude.

Our attendance grew in today’s recovering economy, and corporate travel professionals from around the world contributed millions to local businesses, workers and citizens within Houston and its surrounding areas. We’re grateful to the city of Houston for its warm welcome.

Reliant Park is instrumental in making the Offshore Technology Conference the premier offshore exploration and production conference in the world.

Reliant Center is an excellent venue to host thousands of exhibitors under one roof. Expansion opportunities in the Stadium, Arena, and outdoor allow OTC to respond to increasing exhibitor demand. The staff plays a vital role in the show’s success through their dedication to excellent service.

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States but has a concentrated foot print downtown so getting around the restaurants is very fast/easy and cost effective with the public light rail transportation.

Texas has a high number of potential attendees so accessibility to Houston aids in maintaining lower travel costs to attend our event. Our event is in February/March so the climate in Houston provided us with ideal opportunities to spend time outside. Our members were able to conduct business during the day and enjoy the city in the evening.

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If you are a meeting planner and haven't been to Houston in a while, you owe it to both yourself and your attendees to visit. It is a first-class destination that just keeps getting better. With its superb convention center, great hotels, and myriad of networking-friendly entertainment options, Houston is custom-made for conducting business.

Because of the working nature of our meeting, we like to direct our attendees and exhibitors to restaurants and entertainment in the downtown area as much as possible. Thankfully, that just keeps getting easier and easier as more places open in the convention-center district. But we also provide them with plenty of information about other shopping and attractions. The museums, The Galleria, and NASA are certainly popular.

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Houston has a "new" look, there's lots of construction - out with the old and in with the new. I am There are numerous museums and cultural attractions for attendees.  Additionally, there is a large variety of restaurants and venues for attendees and exhibitors to host events.

The city was well received by my meeting and everyone from the CVB and the George R. Brown were extremely cooperative, helpful and friendly. Our experience was terrific!

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Even though it's one of the world's largest cities, many of Houston's neighborhoods feel cozy and intimate, with interesting boutique hotels, shops and coffee shops. Our 7,000-plus member librarians and exhibitors love coming to Houston!

I love the new Discovery Green downtown park and can't wait to experience it again when we host our next TLA convention. Our members and exhibitors appreciate the diverse dining opportunities, great food, and quality service that is typical of restaurants and nightclubs in Houston.

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Anyone who has not been to Houston and the GRB in the last five years needs to plan a trip. Downtown Houston has taken on new life and the GRB sparkles like it was brand new. The people of Houston obviously take pride in their city and work to make it a great destination. The downtown area provides a safe environment for exploring the city. The taxi deals were fantastic.

 As far as dining, we had a great sampling of restaurants in the area and enjoyed each of them. So many great choices and so little time. We went to the Toyota Center, it was phenomenal.

The development around the convention center and the ease in getting around the city was great. We were all surprised by the cultural offerings. Houston has transformed itself into a great destination.

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Even though Houston is considered a large market city, you truly feel that you are the only customer on the planet. Their attention to you as a client is bar none. They always make you feel welcome.

As a show organizer, if you are assessing launching a show in the South/Southwest region Houston NEEDS to be considered...

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Not only does Houston have a great convention center, including plenty of exhibit space, ballroom space, but the general assembly theater which can hold over 3,000 people, but Houston is a very diverse city with different cultures. We also like the easy access to Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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As marathon RD, I don't put on a meeting; I oversee a meet -- or rather, a day of road races. I have been to many, many other road races around the country, and I must say that Houston stands above the crowd in large part because of the GRB.

No one -- I repeat, no one -- has a facility like the GRB. Our runners can warm up inside the GRB before they step out to run the streets of Houston in whatever conditions may be out there -- from 70-degree heat to 28-degree ice storms -- and then step foot back inside immediately after crossing the finish line.

Most road races are completely outdoors, and the runners are at the mercy of the weather from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. Furthermore, the GRB personnel have been great to work with. It really helps to have someone who understands just what we runners need. Joey and Anita are terrific!

ISA has enjoyed a long a successful partnership with Houston and Reliant Center. The Reliant Park complex provides the perfect venue for the society's annual conference and exhibition, ISA EXPO.

The straightforward layout, abundant and flexible exhibition and meeting space, functional loading and unloading facilities, and acres of parking accommodate our entire program in one easy to access location. The Reliant Park staff is professional and provides exceptional service to event management, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Houston offers a variety of entertainment, sporting and dining options that are enjoyed by ISA EXPO attendees and exhibitors.