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SUMMARY:Travel & Tourism: Fueling Houston’s Future with Mayor John Whitmire
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiscussion Topics Include: \n\nWhy Houston is a great place to live\, work\, and visit\nThe tourism industry’s impact on the city\nThe upcoming Entertainment District near the George R. Brown Convention Center\nThe importance of the travel and tourism sector for Houston\n\nThis is a must-attend luncheon for hospitality\, tourism\, and business leaders who want to be part of Houston’s exciting future. \n11:00 am – Registration & Networking \n11:45 am – Doors Open \n12:00 pm – Program \n1:15 pm Adjourn \nThank You To Our Luncheon Sponsors: \nCotton Global Disaster Solutions  \nThrough 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. \nFor More Information Contact: \nCynthia Bratton \nEmail: cynthia.bratton@cottonteam.com \nContact Phone Number: 877.511.2962 \nMobile: 346.280.3322 \n  \nFCI Hospitality \nBased 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. \nFor More Information Contact: \nSam Kandiyoti \nEmail: sam@fcihospitality.com \nOffice: 832-404-2724 \nMobile:713-534-3019
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LOCATION:The Westin Memorial City\, 945 Gessner\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Road to the World Cup 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to present an outstanding lineup of speakers who will provide key insights into the FIFA World Cup 2026. \nChris 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. \nElizabeth 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. \nMinal 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. \nThank you to Our Luncheon Sponsor’s  \nBlackmon Mooring & BMS CAT \nHayden Racino\nCommercial Account Manager\nTel: 346-302-4725\nhracino@bmsmanagement.com \nKaylie Sampson\nCommercial Account Manager\nTel: 346-315-6959\nksampson@bmsmanagement.com \nAs 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. \nFCI Hospitality \nSam Kandiyoti\nTel: 832-404-2724\nsam@fcihospitality.com \nBased 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.
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