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SUMMARY:Tourism and Industry Update Featuring Jorge Franz\, Senior Vice President of Tourism and Industry Relations for Houston First Corporation
DESCRIPTION:Jorge Franz oversight over three departments at Houston First.  First is the Tourism department\, which is tasked with travel trade relations and various initiatives designed to help promote Houston to visitors\, like the Houston Marketplace and the Houston Insider program.  He also oversees the Houston Film Commission\, tasked with marketing and promoting the Houston region to producers\, production executives\, and independent filmmakers as a film/TV media production destination.  Lastly\, he oversees the Services Department For Houston First and the company’s event management. \nMr. Franz is very active in the Tourism sector.  He currently serves on Expedia’s Media Solution Select Board\, is the Vice Chair of The Texas Travel Alliance\, and is on the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus board.  He is also a Past Chair of the Governor of Texas’ Tourism Advisory Committee.  Mr. Franz was born in Santiago\, Chile\, and has lived in Chile\, Venezuela\, Spain\, and the United States.  He has also represented Houston personally worldwide and is a true believer in Houston as a leisure destination. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR \nMontgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design \nWe make dreams come true! Montgomery Roth is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Houston\, Texas. We specialize in combining form and function to create fresh\, sophisticated\, and exciting designs for residential and commercial clients. Montgomery Roth is a one-stop-shop as we handle all aspects of the design and build process\, including procurement.\n​\nReflecting how you want to dwell\, work\, escape\, dine\, shop\, and play\, the Montgomery Roth team utilizes a collaborative process to translate a client’s desire into a vivid reality\, elevating everyday life through evolved design.\n​\nMontgomery Roth’s culture of design innovation is led by licensed architects and interior designers John Montgomery and Lisa Roth\, both firm principals. Become our client to create your own sophisticated and inspiring spaces. \nFor More Information Please Contact:\nLisa Roth\nPrincipal\, AIA Architect\, Registered Interior Designer\nlroth@montgomeryroth.com\n713.654.9400 \nHannah Perepeluk\nBusiness Development and Marketing Coordinator\nhperepeluk@montgomeryroth.com\n713.654.9400 Ext 237
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LOCATION:Four Seasons Houston\, 1300 Lamar Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
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