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Cypress is adding a significant retail investment, with a new 202,000-square-foot shopping and dining destination set to bring the area's first Whole Foods Market alongside a mix of national retailers, restaurants and lifestyle concepts.
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The Houston Grand Hotel–River Oaks is moving forward with plans for a renovated signature restaurant, part of an extensive transformation designed to blend the historic legacy of the property formerly known as the St. Regis with modern luxury amenities.
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New jobs data from the Greater Houston Partnership shows steady performance at area hotels and demand for restaurants and nightlife are helping grow jobs in key hospitality sectors.
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.@RODEOHOUSTON is making its largest facility investment ever with the groundbreaking of The Farm, a 1 million-square-foot agricultural complex designed to expand year-round events and generate new opportunities for Houston’s visitor economy.
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Hotel Daphne in the Heights has been awarded a Michelin Key, joining four other Houston hotels that maintained their single Key designation.
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Crux Climbing Center is opening its first facility in Houston at The Plant. The opening adds another unique attraction to the East End combining fitness, recreation and community programming in one of the city’s fastest-growing mixed-use districts. bizjournals.com/houston/news…
Houston First and the @GHPartnership invite business leaders and local officials to join Mayor John Whitmire at the State of the City luncheon on December 8.
This week, Houston City Council approved $129.9 million in initial funding for seven infrastructure projects at @iah. The measure also authorized United Airlines to handle the work, which together with subsequent phases will total just under $230 million.
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Rice University will soon reopen James Turrell’s "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace, which welcomes approximately 20,000 visitors to the campus each year. This comes after a months-long renovation that included a complete update of the lighting system.
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The @GHPartnership’s 2026 Houston Facts report includes new data on the region's population growth, affordability and dining scene that continue to position Houston as one of the nation’s most dynamic hospitality and tourism markets.
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One of Texas’ most celebrated barbecue brands has arrived in Houston, as @TerryBlacks_BBQ opens in the Heights and advances plans for a future boutique hotel and hospitality-focused development.
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Save the Date! On December 8, 2026, @houmayor John Whitmire will address local officials and key leaders at the State of the City luncheon.
Mayor John Whitmire's new executive order will raise wages for contracted airport workers by 2028, a move aimed at bringing those workers' compensation in line with other local hospitality employees and improving retention.
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According to recent survey data, approximately 22% of overnight visitors to Houston in 2025 participated in business activities during their trip, 5% higher than the U.S. norm.
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Rice Village continues to evolve with a wave of new retailers, while nearby projects like Village Corner signal continued investment in one of the city's most iconic shopping districts.
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As the Port of Galveston anticipates handling nearly 4 million cruise passengers in 2026, Royal Caribbean views the city as a key driver of its Caribbean growth.
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Travel preferences are evolving, and destinations that can deliver authentic experiences are positioned for stronger long-term success.
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The anticipated Katy Boardwalk District is taking another step forward, with construction underway on nearly 200 new homes overlooking its 90-acre lake. The 80-acre project will eventually include significant retail space & a hotel and conference center.
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OpenTable reports reservations for one are up 23% year over year, proving more people are taking time to slow down, explore Houston’s restaurant scene, and enjoy a meal on their own terms.
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300K bats in Houston? Houston’s iconic Waugh Drive bat colony is taking center stage this summer with bat cruises, educational programs, and community events at Buffalo Bayou Park.
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