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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Ted Knighton and Lisa Hudson Ted Knighton (left) and Lisa Hudson (right) Thompson Houston will be led through its November 2023 opening and beyond by Knighton, the property’s new managing director. He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination.

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The Super Bowl’s Effect on Meetings and Events

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Convention and visitors bureau officials know that exposure can turn into more tourists, corporate events and conventions. For Houston , which hosted Super Bowl LI in 2017, convention business certainly got a bounce. Big corporations were here to throw parties. Momentum moves the market. Going Global.

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Event Jobs | February 2018

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Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Senior Event Marketing Manager | McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Chicago, IL. Meeting and Events Coordinator | CWT Meetings & Events | Ohio, IL.

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20 Austin Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love

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Films are still showcased at the Theatre to this day, but it's also available for private events ranging from fundraiser galas to concert performances to corporate meetings. The Crenshaw Room, with its large windows and gorgeous nature views, is perfect for staff retreats, training seminars, and general corporate meetings.

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Super Bowl LI Offers Insights on Winning Events

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After a very successful Super Bowl, Houston received praise from both NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. With outdoor dining and entertainment space Avenida Houston, major convention center renovations and hotel openings, Houston did its best to prepare to handle the influx of travelers.