Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Houston

"The Outlook For Houston 2022" Featuring Patrick Jankowski
2022-02-24 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton, 400 Dallas St., Houton, TX, 77002, United States
Patrick will discuss just how bad things were, talk about the recovery to date, what will drive job growth in 2022, and touch on the barriers of that growth.
Patrick Jankowski is the Senior Vice President of Research at the Greater Houston Partnership. He oversees the research department which provides data analysis and forecasting functions for the Partnership. His observation and analysis of the local, region and U.S. economic trends have appeared in over 200 newspapers, magazines, radio, and television broadcasts.

Post-Pandemic Technology Adoption And Challenges: Is Your Hotel Ready?
2022-03-31 08:30 - 10:00 | The Magnolia Hotel Houston, 1100 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Christian Morosan’s research interests and expertise are information Technology Adoption, Biometric Systems, Mobile Technology, Security, and Privacy. E-Marketing
Before joining Hilton College in 2012, taught at Temple University, Kansas State University, and University of St. Thomas; work has been funded by regional organizations such as the European Union, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, state and local destination organizations such as the Lawrence Conventions and Visitors Bureau (Kansas), and universities such as the University of Houston and Kansas State University.

HLAGH Quarterly Membership Networking Mixer
2022-04-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Memorial City Area, 11080 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Thank You To Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Memorial City Area For Hosting The HLAGH Quarterly Membership Mixer

"The State of Security" Houston Police Department
2022-04-21 11:30 - 13:15 | Houston Marriot Medical Center, 6850 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Hotel and auto theft is on the rise, what new measures is the task force taking to minimize burglaries and break-ins?
Credit card theft and fraud? What is the punishment in Texas?
Crisis intervention, response, and recovery.
How to deal with the homeless entering your hotels and restaurants?
Overall public safety initiative

Officer Robles has worked at Eastside patrol, in the Crime Reduction Unit, Investigators First Responders Unit, Differential Response Unit, and patrol. Officer Robles alongside his unit has launched a community service program called Alianza Contra el Crimen. This initiative would take HPS’s resources to multiple communities in the Eastside Command in a form of a community forum, resource fair, and static displays.
Sgt. Tracy Hicks has been with the Houston Police Department (HPD) for twenty-five years, eleven years in Auto Theft. Prior to joining HPD, he was a US Army Apache Helicopter pilot for eleven years.

June Monthly Membership Breakfast Meeting
2022-06-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
The Houston Arts Alliance is a local arts and culture organization whose principal work is to implement the City of Houston’s vision, values, and goals for its arts grantmaking and civic art investments.
Houston First Corporation (HFC) is Houston’s official destination management organization with a mission to create value, advance economic prosperity and promote the Houston region.
A local government organization, Houston First owns the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel, manages 10 city-owned properties including: George R. Brown Convention Center, Miller Outdoor Theater, Wortham Theater Center, Jones Hall, Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts. In addition, HFC also developed the Avenida Houston Entertainment and Convention District.
The Harris County Sports Authority provides oversight to world-class, professional sports venues and promotes the region for sports-related events, which enhance economic development and bring a better quality of life to residents.

Travel and Tourism Outlook Presented By Mayor Sylvester Turner
2022-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | TX, United States
Mayor Sylvester Turner serves as the Executive Officer of the City. As the City’s chief administrator and official representative, the Mayor is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced. Administrative duties include the appointments, with Council approval, of department heads and persons serving on advisory boards.

A Day at The Ballpark with HLAGH-SOLD OUT!
2022-07-07 13:10 - 17:00 | Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND NO SHOW WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

Update For The Travel Industry In Texas
2022-07-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Scott Joslove is President and CEO of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. He joined the association in 2000 and since that time, THLA has grown from the fourth largest state hotel association to the largest hotel association in the nation. During his tenure at THLA, Scott and his staff have successfully passed every legislative bill offered over the last ten years, and they have led the effort to defeat legislative initiatives that would have saddled lodging operators with additional surcharges, taxes, and burdensome regulations.

Texas Hospitality 2022 Mid-Year Trend Update
2022-08-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Blossom Hotel Houston, 7118 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
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Houston Hotel Market Forecast Luncheon and Business Expo Featuring Randy McCaslin
2022-09-14 09:00 - 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Houston West, 13210 Katy FWY, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
The HLAGH would like to invite you to exhibit at the Annual Houston Hotel Market Forecast Luncheon and Business Expo on September 14th. The business expo aims to provide a platform for building relationships and creating opportunities with some of the key hospitality industry leaders in Houston and the surrounding areas. Each year the market forecast luncheon has been attended by over 200+ hoteliers, so take this opportunity to showcase your company.
Limited space is available so reserve your exhibitor table today!
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Vendor Set-Up
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Business Expo
12:00 Noon Luncheon & Program

HLAGH-Quarterly Membership Networking Mixer
2022-09-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Embassy Suites Energy Corridor, 11730 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
CONNECT ~ ENGAGE ~ NETWORK
Join us for another fun-filled HLAGH membership mixer. Come and network with some of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry. Grab a few hospitality colleagues and see what we are all about.
Hors d’ oeuvre and cocktails will be provided by Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor.

October Monthly Membership Meeting - Featuring Dr. James Petrick Texas A&M University Recreation, Park & Tourism Science
2022-10-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Le Meridien Houston Downtown, 1121 Walker St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Jim Petrick is a Full Professor, Research Fellow, and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies in the Department of RPTS at Texas A&M University. His research interest focuses on applying marketing and psychology principles in the context of tourism services. Pursuant to this interest, his research has concentrated on understanding tourists’ purchase behaviors, to assist in adequately marketing to them and the physiological effects travel has on the tourist. His Tourism Marketing Lab currently consists of 8 students (6 Ph.D. and 2 M.S.) and is likely the largest and most productive of its type in North America.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Pre-Allied Member Meeting
11:30 a.m. – Noon – Registration and Networking
Noon – 1:15 p.m. – Luncheon and Program

21st Annual Bike Building Event
2022-12-01 16:30 - 18:30 | George R. Brown, 1001 Avenida de las America, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Supporting Charitable Organizations of Houston
This year’s Designated charity is Child Advocates, which assists children that are in Child Protective Services. These kids are moving through the foster system and need all the help and encouragement
Sponsored By Our Friends
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston First Corporation

Mingle and Jingle Holiday Mixer
2022-12-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
The weather outside may be frightful, but a cocktail party is most delightful!
Join us for our annual holiday mixer at the
Hilton Americas Houston R24 Rooftop Lounge

December 8th
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Bring a guest and invite your colleagues, we’ll toast the holidays with friends and good cheer!

HLAGH Annual Meeting With NCAA Final Four Vice President of External Operations Rachel Quan
2023-01-26 11:30 - 13:15 | The St. Regis Houston, 1919 Briar Oaks Dr., Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Rachel Quan oversees the strategies and teams executing the marketing, public relations, and community relations plans for the 2023 Men’s Final Four.
Rachel’s background in production and events began as a Festival Director and then the National Director of Production and Arrangements for an international non-profit, overseeing one of their largest festivals to date in Houston and then managing production in other festivals cities. She went on to lead various large-scale events and conferences for a myriad of clients, including as the Vice President of External Operations for the HLOC with the 2011 and 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Fours in Houston and on the NCAA team, overseeing event marketing for the 2018 and the 2022 Men’s Final Fours.
The City of Houston will host the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four for the fourth time ever in 2023. The event will occur from March 31st – April 3rd at NRG Stadium. The event will bring more than 70,000 out-of-town visitors to Houston’s hotels, and the economic impact on Houston is over $300 million.
As this is the year’s first meeting, Jacques D’rovencourt, HLAGH Chair, will present the proposed 2023 HLAGH Board of Directors.

HLAGH Monthly Meeting Travel Intentions Post COVID With Dr. Jason Draper.
2023-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Galleria, 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Dr. Jason Draper has recently conducted a study with Dr. Agnes DeFranco on travel intentions post COVID, the study will be presented to the HLAGH members.
Associate Professor Jason Draper’s extensive background includes Tourism industry experience, including working with a group tour company and spending five years as research manager for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau; he has conducted numerously funded and/or sponsored research projects for convention and visitor bureaus and in the meetings, incentives, conventions, and events (MICE) sector; an author or co-author of 30-plus peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings/presentations; recipient of Hilton College Stephen Rushmore/HVS Faculty Research Award in 2013; Award of Excellence from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at Clemson University in 2008; first recipient of the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award from Western Illinois University’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration in 2008.

March Monthly Membership Meeting Featuring Patrick Jankowski - Greater Houston Partnership " The Outlook for Houston 2023"
2023-03-23 11:00 - 13:30 | Blossom Hotel Houston, 7118 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Patrick Jankowski is the Senior Vice President of Research at the Greater Houston Partnership. He oversees the research department, which provides data analysis and forecasting functions for the Partnership. His observation and analysis of the local, regional, and U.S. economic trends have appeared in over 200 newspapers, magazines, radio, and television broadcasts.

Register To Attend The HLAGH-April Membership Networking Mixer & Bring a Guest
2023-04-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Embassy Suites Houston West- Katy, 16435 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77094, United States
CONNECT ~ ENGAGE ~ NETWORK
Join us for another fun-filled HLAGH membership mixer. Come and network with some of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry. Grab a few hospitality colleagues and see what we are all about.
Hors d’ oeuvre and cocktails will be provided by Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West – Katy

Tourism and Industry Update Featuring Jorge Franz, Senior Vice President of Tourism and Industry Relations for Houston First Corporation
2023-04-27 11:30 - 13:15 | Four Seasons Houston, 1300 Lamar Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
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.
Mr. 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.
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Legal Challenges in The Hospitality Industry Stephen Roppolo, Regional Managing Partner Fisher and Phillips LLP
2023-05-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Houston Marriott South at Hobby, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX, 77017, United States
Join the HLAGH as Steve Roppolo, Managing Partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP Attorneys At Law, discusses the latest developments in employment law affecting the travel and tourism industry with a focus on hotels. Steve will cover various topics reshaping the industry, such as Labor and Employment Issues, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Defamation, Transgender Employee Policies and Protections, and National Labor Relations Board NLRB. All departments will benefit from this educational seminar; we strongly encourage HR departments to attend.

August Membership Meeting, Overview of the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
2023-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Scott Joslove has served as President and CEO of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) for the past 23 years. In that time, THLA has grown from the fourth largest state hotel association to the largest state hotel association in the nation, with over 5,000 lodging-related member businesses, from the smallest bed and breakfast properties to the largest convention center hotels.
Since joining THLA, Scott and his staff have passed every legislative bill they have offered over the last twenty years and have defeated every legislative initiative opposed by the lodging industry. The International Society of Hotel Associations has recognized THLA ten times for having the Best Membership Program and the Best Governmental Affairs Program in the nation.

Speed Networking Event
2023-07-27 11:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Houston Medical Center, 1709 Dryden Road, Houston, 77030
HLAGH understands the importance of establishing the right connections and ensuring we provide you with the best networking opportunities. This event will be a platform to meet hotel general managers face-to-face so that you can engage in productive talks and explore potential collaborations.
Event Schedule:
11:00 am Registration and Box Lunch
11:15 am – Introduction and Rules Briefing by the HLAGH
11:30 am – Networking Session Begins
1:30 pm – Event Concludes

Each station will have two allied members and one Hotel General Manager.
The session will include one-minute introductions by the general managers and five-minute sales pitch by each allied member.
After everyone has completed their introductions and pitches, there will be one minute to move to the next table.

Participants will be able to engage with 10 general managers throughout the event.
Please note that this event is limited to the first 20 registered members, so we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible. Limited two associates for each company. If you are not able to secure a spot, you can be added to the waiting list for the next speed networking event.
Don’t miss out on this unique chance to connect with key decision-makers in the hotel industry and expand your professional network.
We look forward to your active participation and the success of this year’s event. Let’s seize this opportunity to strengthen our industry connections.

August Membership Meeting, Overview of the 2023 Texas Legislative Session Featuring Scott Joslove with THLA.
2023-08-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, United States

A Day At The BallPark with HLAGH - Houston Astros Vs. Boston Red Sox
2023-08-24 13:10 - 17:00 | Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Good afternoon HLAGH Members,
Join us for the HLAGH Annual Event at Minute Maid Park where the Houston Astros will face off against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, August 24th at 1:10 pm.
The tickets are in section 109/110 and only 100 available tickets. These tickets are priced at $101 each and include a $15 food & beverage voucher.
Hurry and purchase your tickets now before they sell out! Please note that all tickets must be paid for in advance and there are no refunds or cancellations.

Houston Hotel Market Forecast Luncheon and Business Expo Featuring McCaslin Hotel Consulting
2023-09-14 09:00 - 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Houston West, 13210 Katy FWY, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
The HLAGH would like to invite you to exhibit at the Annual Houston Hotel Market Forecast Luncheon and Business Expo on September 14th. The business expo aims to build relationships and create opportunities with some of Houston’s key hospitality industry leaders and surrounding areas. Each year the market forecast luncheon has been attended by over 200+ hoteliers, so take this opportunity to showcase your company.
Limited space is available, so reserve your exhibitor table today!
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Vendor Set-Up
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Business Expo
12:00 Noon Luncheon & Program
The deadline to register is Friday, September 8th
All reservations not canceled by Friday, September 8th & No Shows will be billed.
For more information call
713-853-8305

Joint Mayoral Candidate Forum
2023-10-05 15:00 - 18:30 | Hilton University of Houston, 4450 University Drive, Houston, 77204, United States

HLAGH October Membership Meeting Featuring Michael Dominguez, President & CEO ALHI
2023-10-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Omni Hotel Houston Galleria, 4 Riverway, Houston, 77056, United States
Michael is actively involved in leadership roles in the Meeting and Events Industry, including the executive committees for the US Travel Association and Meetings Mean Business Coalitions. He speaks in the industry often on topics of disruption, the state of the industry, the economy, and behavioral lessons.
ALHI is a Global Sales Organization with a team of nearly 80 professionals located among 26 offices across North America and Europe, ALHI’s serves a membership group of hotels that are Independent Hotels and independent Brands that are an exclusive luxury collection. Prior to joining ALHI, Michael served in executive sales leadership roles with MGM Resorts, Loews Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels, and many more.
