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What's New in Houston
HOUSTON (April 2008) - Discovery Green, Houston's New Urban Park, is Now Open
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, officially opened to the public on April 13, 2008. The long-awaited destination fulfills a commitment from Mayor Bill White and major private Houston foundations to create and preserve green space within Houston's central city. With its proximity to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center, Discovery Green is an ideal location for the city's newest attraction. More...
$1.2 billion in Improvements for Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport
On April 7, the Houston Airport System (HAS) in partnership with Continental Airlines, announced details of a $1.2 billion renovation project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which will result in the expansion of the airport's Terminal B to 1.7 million square feet, including the construction of a new Federal Inspections Services facility to handle the increasing number of international travelers. More...
Qatar Airways Announces Historic New Nonstop International Passenger Service Between Houston and Doha
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways announced March 5 it will begin operating three weekly nonstop flights between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Qatar's Doha International Airport (DOH) starting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008-with plans for daily service in December of 2008. More...
Emirates Boosts Service at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Daily Flights
Just two months after inaugurating historical new service from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Emirates Airlines began operating today the first of four additional weekly flights. As of Feb. 1, 2008, the carrier now offers daily nonstop service to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. More...
Singapore Airlines Announces Historic New International Air Services to Houston
As of March 20, 2008, Singapore Airlines is now offering four weekly nonstop flights to Moscow, Russia from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with continuing service to Singapore, adding two new destinations to the nearly 70 international destinations already served from IAH. More...
$35 Million Transformation Underway At Hyatt Regency Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston, a prominent landmark in the downtown Houston skyline since 1972, has announced plans for a comprehensive, $35-million revitalization project to include the transformation of all 960 guestrooms, the addition of new, high-tech meeting space and a Shula's fine-dining steakhouse. More...
Alden-Houston's *17 Announces New Chef
Alden-Houston's award-winning restaurant, *17, announced that Chef Wesley Morton, whose culinary background includes experience at leading fine-dining restaurants in Northern California and Washington, DC, will now serve as executive chef. More...
Hotel Granduca Announces Pet-Friendly Services
Hotel Granduca, Houston's only member of The Leading Hotels of the World®, officially welcomes pets. Now your four-legged family member can enjoy the same luxurious amenities they experience at home. More...
Rare Monkey Born at Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a rare monkey at Wortham World of Primates. The arrival of the Schmidt's red tailed guenon baby marks the first birth of the species at the Zoo in 29 years. More...
Houston Astros Launch "Astros Play Green" Campaign
The Houston Astros launched an Astros Play Green campaign on April 22, Earth Day. The campaign, building off a club initiative that began last summer, strives to create awareness regarding environmental initiatives in the City of Houston. More...
New Retailers at The Galleria
The Galleria is buzzing this spring with two retailers new to the market and a new remodel. New retailers M Missoni and Tory Burch will both be located in Galleria I, Street Level. Remodeling news includes Zales who just re-opened after an extensive remodel almost doubling the store in size. More...
Houston Premium Outlets Opens
Houston Premium Outlets® opened on March 27, 2008. Located in northwest Houston off of U.S. Highway 290 between Mason Road and Fairfield Drive in Cypress, the new center features 120 designer and name-brand outlet stores, offering savings of 25 to 65 percent every day. More...
Landry's Opens New Restaurant at Kemah Boardwalk
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. opened Red Sushi at Kemah Boardwalk on Monday,
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