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SUMMARY:HLAGH-Quarterly Membership Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT  ~  ENGAGE  ~  NETWORK \nJoin 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.\nHors d’ oeuvre and cocktails will be provided by Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor.
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/hlagh-quarterly-membership-networking-mixer-2/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Energy Corridor\, 11730 Katy Freeway\, Houston\, TX\, 77079\, United States
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SUMMARY:October Monthly Membership Meeting - Featuring Dr. James Petrick Texas A&M University Recreation\, Park & Tourism Science
DESCRIPTION: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. \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. –  Pre-Allied Member Meeting\n11:30 a.m. – Noon –  Registration and Networking\nNoon – 1:15 p.m. –  Luncheon and Program
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/october-monthly-membership-meeting-featuring-dr-james-petrick-texas-am-university-recreation-park-tourism-science/
LOCATION:Le Meridien Houston Downtown\, 1121 Walker St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T183000
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Bike Building Event
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Charitable Organizations of Houston  \nThis 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 \nSponsored By Our Friends \nGeorge R. Brown Convention Center\nHouston First Corporation
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/21st-annual-bike-building-event/
LOCATION:George R. Brown\, 1001 Avenida de las America\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T163000
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SUMMARY:Mingle and Jingle Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The weather outside may be frightful\, but a cocktail party is most delightful!\nJoin us for our annual holiday mixer at the\nHilton Americas Houston R24 Rooftop Lounge\n\nDecember 8th\n4:30-6:30 p.m. \nBring a guest and invite your colleagues\, we’ll toast the holidays with friends and good cheer!
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/mingle-and-jingle-holiday-mixer/
LOCATION:Hilton Americas Houston\, 1600 Lamar Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T113000
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SUMMARY:HLAGH Annual Meeting With NCAA Final Four Vice President of External Operations Rachel Quan
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Quan oversees the strategies and teams executing the marketing\, public relations\, and community relations plans for the 2023 Men’s Final Four.\nRachel’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. \nThe 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. \nAs this is the year’s first meeting\, Jacques D’rovencourt\, HLAGH Chair\, will present the proposed 2023 HLAGH Board of Directors.
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/hlagh-annual-meeting-with-ncaa-final-four-vice-president-of-external-operations-rachel-quan/
LOCATION:The St. Regis Houston\, 1919 Briar Oaks Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
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SUMMARY:HLAGH Monthly Meeting Travel Intentions Post COVID With Dr. Jason Draper.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAssociate 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.
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/hlagh-monthly-meeting-travel-intentions-post-covid-with-dr-jason-draper/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Galleria\, 2626 Sage Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77056\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T110000
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SUMMARY:March Monthly Membership Meeting Featuring Patrick Jankowski - Greater Houston Partnership " The Outlook for Houston 2023"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/march-monthly-membership-meeting-featuring-patrick-jankowski-greater-houston-partnership-the-outlook-for-houston-2023/
LOCATION:Blossom Hotel Houston\, 7118 Bertner Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T163000
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SUMMARY:Register To Attend The HLAGH-April Membership Networking Mixer & Bring a Guest
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT  ~  ENGAGE  ~  NETWORK \nJoin 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.\nHors d’ oeuvre and cocktails will be provided by Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West – Katy
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/register-to-attend-the-hlagh-april-membership-networking-mixer-bring-a-guest/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Houston West- Katy\, 16435 Katy Freeway\, Houston\, TX\, 77094\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T113000
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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
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/tourism-and-industry-update-featuring-jorge-franz-senior-vice-president-of-tourism-and-industry-relations-for-houston-first-corporation/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Houston\, 1300 Lamar Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T100000
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SUMMARY:Legal Challenges in The Hospitality Industry  Stephen Roppolo\, Regional Managing Partner  Fisher and Phillips LLP
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/legal-challenges-in-the-hospitality-industry-stephen-roppolo-regional-managing-partner-fisher-and-phillips-llp/
LOCATION:Houston Marriott South at Hobby\, 9100 Gulf Freeway\, Houston\, TX\, 77017\, United States
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