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Cvent's Houston meeting planning guide provides planners with a wealth of information about meeting.
Houston at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 121
Average meal cost
USD 59
Total hotels
426
Total rooms
54,572
Convention center space
3,900,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Houston
1. The City
Houston, ranked 9th most ethnically diverse large city in the United States, is an international city often described as a melting pot of different cultures. The city has been named in various publications as the nation’s most diverse city all around.
2. Places to visit
The lushness of Houston can be appreciated in 366 city parks with more than 200 green spaces and over 125 miles of trails. Facilities focusing on nature include Discovery Green, the Nature Center, the Houston Arboretum, and the Downtown Aquarium.
3. Hospitality
With more than 10,000 restaurants, teams in every major professional sport, golf 365 days a year, world-class shopping, nationally renowned museum and theater districts, Houston remains a phenomenal destination for both business and pleasure.
Opened in 1987 and renovated in 2003, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) is home to 1.2 million usable square feet, and ranks among the 10 largest convention centers in the nation. Convention-goers in Houston will appreciate the excitement and convenience afforded by the George R. Brown's downtown location. The GRB is flanked by the Toyota Center, home of the Rockets, to the south and Minute Maid Park, home of the Astros, to the north. Connected via two skybridges is the 1,200 room Hilton-Americas and coming in 2017 and also connecting via skybridge is the 1,000 room Marriot Marquis.
In addition to a variety of wireless services, this Houston meeting facility offers nearly 1.85 million square feet o…