Big City Energy, Tailored for Every Meeting
Houston, Texas’ largest city and the fourth-largest in the U.S., is a dynamic destination where meetings of all sizes thrive. Whether you're planning an intimate board retreat, a mid-sized corporate gathering, or a citywide convention, Houston offers the versatility, value, and vibrancy to make your event unforgettable.
Recognized as one of the most diverse cities in America, Houston’s global culture is reflected in its 145+ languages spoken, rich arts scene, and award-winning culinary offerings. From neighborhood gems to chef-driven hotspots, dining becomes an experience your attendees will talk about long after the event.
Why Choose Houston for Your Next Meeting?
Flexible Venues for Small & Mid-Sized Groups: From boutique hotels and unique cultural spaces to modern conference centers, Houston offers a wide range of venues perfect for groups under 1,000 peak rooms.
Budget-Friendly Options: With a variety of hotel tiers, off-site venues, and local experiences, Houston makes it easy to plan memorable events across all budget levels.
Walkable Convention Campus: For larger programs, the George R. Brown Convention Center anchors a vibrant downtown district with over 9,000 hotel rooms within one mile.
Cultural & Culinary Appeal: Attendees can explore 19 world-class museums in the Museum District, enjoy live music and theater, and savor flavors from around the world—all within minutes of meeting venues.
Easy Access & Coastal Connections: Two major airports (IAH and HOU) connect Houston to over 180 destinations globally, and the city is just a short drive from the Galveston cruise terminals, making Houston perfectly positioned for a pre- or post-event extension.
Whether you're hosting a leadership summit, incentive trip, training session, or annual conference, Houston delivers the space, spirit, and service to meet your goals and exceed expectations.
Venue Details
Hotels334
Convention center3,900,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms51,872
Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,203
Special event venues371
Average room rate$136.00
Occupancy rate61%
Restaurants15,822
Daily food cost$120.00
Tax rate8.25%
Venue typeCVB
Awards
Cvent awards
Venue Highlights
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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jul 5, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Jun 1, 2027 - Aug 31, 2027
Dec 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
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Oct 01 - Nov 15Jan 01 - Apr 18
Shoulder season
Apr 19 - Jun 15Aug 20 - Sep 30
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Jun 16 - Aug 19Nov 16 - Dec 31
Getting Here
I-45 SOUTH - Coming from Dallas, Conroe, The Woodlands, Bush Intercontinental Airport
Take I-45 South> to I-10 East > to US-59 South (exit #770A)> exit Downtown Destinations- Hamilton Street >
right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las Americas
I-45 NORTH - Coming from Galveston, NASA, Clear Lake, Houston Hobby Airport
Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations (exit #45) > exit Pease Street > right on Chartres
Street > left on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas
US-59 SOUTH - Coming from Kingwood, Humble, Bush Intercontinental Airport
Take US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations-Jackson Street > left on Franklin Street > right on Hamilton
Street > right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las America
Distance from airport
20 mi from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) airport 20 mi
8 mi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Distance from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport 8 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Museum District
Museum
Spend your day exploring Houston's museums, while saving big with a well-edited list of the city's most-loved free things to do. Fortunately, for locals and visitors alike, more than a dozen of Houston's most memorable museums won't break the bank--in fact they won't even cost a dime.
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Theater District
Theater
Houston’s Theater District, a 17-block area in the heart of downtown, is home to Houston's nine professional performing arts organizations. Add to the mix the Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks and it’s no wonder that more than two million people visit the district annually. With 12,948 seats for live performances and 1,580 movie seats, Houston’s Theater District ranks second in the United States for the number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area, and is one of only five cities with permanent professional resident companies in each of the major performing arts disciplines: ballet, opera, symphony and theater productions.
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Space Center Houston
Recreation
Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is Houston’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area.
Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. There is always something new to see and do. With more than 400 space artifacts including flown spacecraft, the largest collection of moon rocks on public display and at multiple major seasonal exhibits a year, Space Center Houston offers an array of exciting attractions for people of all ages.
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Houston Zoo
Recreation
Serving as a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Houston, and neighbors with the world renown Texas Medical Center, the Houston Zoo is home to wildlife from all corners of the globe. Gorillas, giraffes, elephants, storks, tortoises and many more species are waiting to teach you something you did not know about animals. Over two million guests visit the Zoo each year to explore an incredible variety of animals and ecosystems that immerse visitors into an educational and fun experience. The Zoo is open 363 days a year, only closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Whether your trip to Houston lasts weeks or days, a Houston Zoo membership is a great way to enjoy the Zoo all year long. Even if your travels take you far from Houston, a Zoo membership has you covered, offering free admission or discounts to more than 100 zoos across America!
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
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Sports in Clutch City
Recreation
On the field or on the court, Houston's home teams offer year-round competition and high-energy action for loyal sports aficionados.
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Discovery Green
Park
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike.
Dining at the Park
Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del Grande’s creations. The Grove’s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service.
Major Park Features
Prominent features visitors can enjoy including a one-acre lake, children’s playground, interactive water features, amphitheater stage and slope, small and large dog runs, public art works, HPL (Houston Public Library) Express, open lawns, and great restaurants.
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is the 160-acre greenspace that lies along the 2.3-mile stretch of the bayou from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street. Enhancement of the park was completed in 2015 and was a collaboration of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Kinder Foundation, the City of Houston through Houston Parks & Recreation Department and Harris County Flood Control District. Buffalo Bayou Park includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; paddle craft and bike rentals; the go-to dog park in the city; public art; a creative nature play area; two visitor centers; and gathering places for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
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Truck Yard Houston
Nightlife
Describing itself as an adult playground, Truck Yard Houston offers brews, grub and tunes in a come-as-you-are atmosphere. With its first location in Dallas, Truck Yard chose Houston as the perfect spot for its second location. Boasting a ferris wheel, (yes, an actual ferris wheel), tree houses, food trucks, live music and plenty of outdoor space, Truck Yard Houston will be a summertime sanctuary for outdoor fun.
Truck Yard’s draft beer list includes Texas’ favorite breweries like Shiner, Karbach, 8th Wonder, Eureka Heights and Southern Star to name a few. Both 16 oz. and 12 oz. cans of domestic and import beers are also available. The cocktail and wine lists are sure to quench the need for a libation. For $10, enjoy one drink and a spin on the ferris wheel. Truck Yard also has two food trucks on site daily. To learn which food trucks are available, simply visit their website. The trucks serve food from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. There is live music on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on entertainment, click here.
Pets and children are allowed, but Truck Yard is 21+ after 9 p.m. With plenty of televisions to choose from, Truck Yard can also accommodate guests requesting to watch a specific game.
2118 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77003
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8th Wonder Brewery
Nightlife
The brains behind Houston’s Eatsie Boys food truck and Eatsie Boys Cafe have branched out with another concept, 8th Wonder Brewery.
Located in EaDo and named after the city’s iconic Astrodome, this brewery produces seasonal selections and limited-edition offerings. The brewery began offering tours in May 2013.
Practicing their craft in a dome-like warehouse on the edge of Downtown and in the shadow of the major sports stadiums, these brewers say they are making Houston's "craft beer for the home team." The brews themselves are unique, ranging from the Rocket Fuel (Vietnamese coffee infused Porter) to the MCA Rauch, a classic Bamburg Rauch beer.
2202 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77003
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Swift Fit Events
Multi-city
Wellness Beyond the Ordinary
Swift Fit Events is a health and wellness company based in Austin, curating corporate and community programming throughout Texas.
Corporate team building at conferences and events often seems to revolve around the same activities: heavy meals and heavy drinking. While we’re not opposed to either—hello, Texas BBQ!—we also love getting to experience a new city and new people in a fun, fresh way.
We’re not hardcore, on a high horse about health, or too woo-woo about wellness. By offering a variety of fitness classes, mindfulness activities, and unique local experiences, our mission is to empower the community to practice self-care and commit to healthy habit formation.
Activity
Amenities/Gifting
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HTOWN RESTAURANT GROUP
Houston
This is a Houston-based event restaurant with private rooms available. From weddings to corporate events, we create stunning events that will amaze your guests. We offer event planning services for weddings, social events, birthday parties, corporate parties, charities, cocktail parties, galas, and much more. Contact us today to get started on your next event.
Serving Houston in different locations:
- Galleria Area
- Montrose Area
- Downtown
- Uptown Park
Exploring the possibilities so we can provide opportunities through hospitality. We encourage personal growth by recognizing and nurturing talent with support and training so employees can achieve their highest potential. We provide opportunities through advancement and new business creation.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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MAD HOUSTON
Houston
Located in Houston’s prestigious River Oaks District, just outside the Galleria, MAD is a luxurious and modern dining destination inspired by the vibrant nightlife of Madrid. Opened in June 2019 and designed by renowned Spanish architect Lázaro Rosa-Violán, MAD blends the energy of Spain’s capital with Houston’s passion for gastronomy, love of space, and connection to the museum district. The interior features a 20-seat rectangular bar and accommodates 180 seated guests or 250 standing. Designed to feel like a museum, MAD showcases works by Picasso, Dalí, and Miró, alongside pieces from Banksy, Antonio Saura, and chandeliers by Dale Chihuly. Even the vivid restroom hallway—featured in The New York Times—offers an immersive, artistic experience. Guests can enjoy inventive tapas, small bites, wood-fired rice, fresh seafood, grilled meats, signature gin & tonics, craft cocktails, and a global wine list curated to complement the vibrant cuisine.
Restaurant/Bar
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Flight Club Darts USA
Multi-city
State of Play Hospitality is a highly innovative creator and operator of technology enabled experiential leisure concepts. For a decade since launching its first concept, Bounce, in London in 2012, the State of Play team has gone on to create, launch and operate several more industry leading experiential brands.
Flight Club offers a super-charged social gaming experience like no other, with multi-player games set in semi-private playing areas, delicious food, and amazing bespoke cocktails. Come visit Flight Club today and experience unexpected, ridiculous joy.
Activity
Restaurant/Bar
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Fogo de Chao - Houston
Houston
Fogo de Chão Houston is located near the Galleria on famed Westheimer Road, featuring expansive dining rooms for all occasions from intimate to grand celebrations, a white Carrara marble Market Table, and a lively Bar Fogo. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.
Planning your group event at Fogo De Chao, Houston Tx is the easiest and most productive part of the meeting planning process. We proudly offer incredible service, world class Brazilian Cuisine, and the best meeting and event spaces in the Houston Area. From our modern and spacious private rooms, semiprivate rooms, we can accommodate groups of all sizes and needs.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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Tallen, Inc
Multi-city
Tallen is a nationwide leader in audio-visual production and event technology. We provide full-service AV solutions — from creative design and state-of-the-art equipment to expert technical support — for conferences, meetings, and live events of all sizes. With a dedicated team and a coast-to-coast network, we deliver consistent, high-quality experiences while helping clients save time and costs. Trusted by top organizations across all industries, Tallen brings visions to life and ensures every event creates lasting impact.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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LiveTen Media
Multi-city
LiveTen Media Services provides highly experienced professional AV labor Crew & audiovisual experts.
Our Team Members come from a variety of industry backgrounds and audio-visual production. Each of our team members has a strong work ethic to ensure we make your event, trade, or conference is a work of art.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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414 Logistical Consultants, LLC
Multi-city
A full-service ground transportation management company serving North America. 414 LC specializes in customized ground transportation solutions to meet every need. From single-transfers to city-wide convention shuttles, and everthing in between, 414 LC has extensive experience coordinating transportation programs of varied size and scope. We strive to provide exceptional customer service while creating a seamless transportation experience that lessens the load for our client partners and enhances engagement for program attendees.
Logistics/Decor
Transportation
Preferred staff
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Landry's Dining Brands
Multi-city
Landry's, Inc., is a privately held American multi-brand dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. Landry's, Inc., owns and operates more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos, and entertainment destinations in 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Restaurant/Bar
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Corporate Lighting and Audio
Multi-city
CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION
Corporate Lighting and Audio is a full-service event production company specializing in concerts, conferences, conventions, festivals, meetings, and special events. Our dynamic technical experts creatively transform spaces into unique visual, tonal, and phonic experiences that make lasting impressions on audiences.
Logistics/Decor
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