Business
Business Travel Spurs Rapid Growth in Number of Overseas Visitors
Posted on · Houston outpaced all other U.S. cities for 2013 growth in foreign visitors.
Tag: tourism
Houston Matters
What Should the Soundtrack for Houston Sound Like?
Posted on · When you think of a song connected with Houston, what song comes to mind? Is it country? Is it hip hop? Or do you struggle to pinpoint the sound of the Bayou City? Well, perhaps that struggle is now over thanks to the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (or GHCVB) and a collaboration with […]
Houston Matters
What’s the Effect of the Oil Spill on Galveston Bay?
Posted on · On Saturday, a barge in Galveston Bay struck a ship and sprung a leak. While the barge was carrying a million gallons of marine fuel oil, officials believe just one tank was breached, which would suggest no more than 168,000 gallons spilled into the bay. As crews skimmed oil from the water, and containment booms […]
Houston Matters
Role of Conventions in Houston’s Economy
Posted on · The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau says Houston will host about two dozen major conventions this year – the most in five years. Officials estimate these conventions will bring some $430 million dollars into Houstonâs economy. But there are some conventions Houston has been unable to snag. The city recently lost a bid to […]
News
Is Economy Keeping Tourists Home This Summer?
Posted on · In these tough economic times, many families are having to cut back on their spending. So how is that affecting tourism in the Houston area? Bill Stamps headed to one local hot spot to find out.