
Join us for the Mayor’s Annual Luncheon as Mayor John Whitmire addresses the future of Houston’s travel and tourism industry. This special event will highlight the vital role our industry plays in shaping Houston’s growth, culture, and economy.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Why Houston is a great place to live, work, and visit
- The tourism industry’s impact on the city
- The upcoming Entertainment District near the George R. Brown Convention Center
- The importance of the travel and tourism sector for Houston
This is a must-attend luncheon for hospitality, tourism, and business leaders who want to be part of Houston’s exciting future.
11:00 am – Registration & Networking
11:45 am – Doors Open
12:00 pm – Program
1:15 pm Adjourn
Thank You To Our Luncheon Sponsors:
Cotton Global Disaster Solutions
Through a variety of services offered by our in-house divisions that include Disaster Restoration, Construction, Roofing, Logistics, Culinary and Consulting, Cotton can provide turnkey and innovative solutions for the most complex.
For More Information Contact:
Cynthia Bratton
Email: cynthia.bratton@cottonteam.com
Contact Phone Number: 877.511.2962
Mobile: 346.280.3322
FCI Hospitality
Based in Houston, Texas, FCI Hospitality Construction has been proudly serving throughout the Texas area since 2004. We are a general contractor exclusively focusing on the hospitality industry.
For More Information Contact:
Sam Kandiyoti
Email: sam@fcihospitality.com
Office: 832-404-2724
Mobile:713-534-3019

You’re invited to the Annual Houston Hotel Market Forecast Luncheon on Wednesday, September 17th at Omni Hotel Galleria. McCaslin Hotel Consulting will present the 2025 Market Forecast and provide insights into what the indicators suggest for 2026. Every attendee will receive a copy of the presentation.

With a combined 50 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, the McCaslins have provided market and financial services for all types of hotel projects. Their expertise includes conducting market studies for hotels, resorts, convention centers, and unique hospitality projects. Additionally, they provide asset management services to maximize profitability for hotel owners and advocate for hotel operators.
The McCaslins are very active with the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership. Randy is an Adjunct Faculty member and Dean’s Advisory Board member, and Patrick is Vice President of the Alumni Board.
Registration & Networking: 11:00 am
Doors Open 11:30 am
Event Start Time: 11:45am
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsors:
Lixil Americas
Kim Cavanaugh
Tel: 640-204-0786
kim.cavanaugh@lixil.com
Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design
Lisa Roth
Tel: 713-654-9400
lroth@montgomeryroth.com
Hannah Perepeluk
Tel: 713-654-9400 ext. 237
hperepeluk@montgomeryroth.com
Panoramic Doors
Brandi Laird
Tel: 713-725-9058
blaird@panoramicdoors.com

Join us for an informative meeting and discussion about how Texas and the US is viewed on the current world stage and its impact for international, government and business/leisure travel. Our speakers will share their insights and information to what is on the horizon:
- Brand USA – the nation’s destination marketing organization, dedicated to driving international inbound travel to strengthen the U.S. economy, boost exports, create quality jobs, and foster community prosperity.
- Future Partners (formerly Destination Analysts) – one of top tourism research service providers in the travel industry and a go-to resource for the now and next in traveler trends.
- Tourism Economics – provides their expertise of the travel industry with proven economic tools to answer questions facing the industry.
Hosted by: Texas Local Hotel Associations in Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Date/Time: August 26, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am Central Time
Format: One-Hour Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2cjC4WZfSKWbDIdtLa8BLA