Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Houston

The Road to the World Cup 2026
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
We are thrilled to present an outstanding lineup of speakers who will provide key insights into the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Chris Canetti serves as President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee, where he leads the city’s preparations for hosting the tournament. Before assuming this role, he was President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee and successfully guided the effort that secured Houston’s selection as a FIFA World Cup host city in June 2022, following a four-year bidding process.
Elizabeth Carlson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Tricon Energy, is responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s sustainability strategy. With extensive experience in corporate responsibility, economic development, and environmental and social impact across both nonprofit and private sectors, she also contributes her expertise as Chair of the Sustainability Host Committee for Houston’s 2026 World Cup.
Minal Davis, Human Rights Chair for the Houston 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Committee, and the founding Director of the Houston Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking. She spearheaded Houston’s first human trafficking strategic plan by engaging more than 250 stakeholders in just six months, identifying critical gaps, and building public-private partnerships to establish a comprehensive, citywide approach to combating trafficking.
Thank you to Our Luncheon Sponsor’s
Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT
Hayden Racino
Commercial Account Manager
Tel: 346-302-4725
hracino@bmsmanagement.com
Kaylie Sampson
Commercial Account Manager
Tel: 346-315-6959
ksampson@bmsmanagement.com
As one of the most trusted names in Houston, BMS CAT provides dependable restoration, reconstruction, and commercial cleaning services when property damage turns your world upside down.
FCI Hospitality
Sam Kandiyoti
Tel: 832-404-2724
sam@fcihospitality.com
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.

2025 Annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Mixer
2025-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria, 5150 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Thank You to Our Event Host: JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor: Ace Parking
The Hallmark Of Hospitality Is Great Service
As the largest privately held parking-solutions company, ACE has led the industry for more than 75 years, driving top-line revenue, delivering exceptional service, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
For More Information Please Contact:
Regional Director of Operations, Raul Galvez
C:817.793.6273
E: rgalvez@aceparking.com
Director of Business Development, Adela Luna
C: 832.707.1919
E: aluna@aceparking.com

24th Annual Bike Building Event
2025-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Sponsored By Our Friends: Houston First Corporation
and George R. Brown Convention Center
Registration & Snacks 4:00 pm
Competition 5:00pm – 6:30 pm
The 24th Annual Bike Building Event Will Benefit the U.S. Dream Academy, Empowering at Risk Children
