Houston is a large, sprawling metropolis in Texas, but it is probably most famous for the Space Center, the visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex.
Why exhibit there?
As well training astronauts, Houston’s economy is based on a broad range of industries including: oil and gas exploration, basic petroleum refining, petrochemical production and technology (computer, aerospace, environmental).
Getting there
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport to downtown Houston is easy thanks to Bus 102, the fare is cheap and it only takes about an hour.
Restrictions on what you can bring into the country
Follow the FAA’s Pack Safe guidelines and you won’t go far wrong.
Top hotels
Main exhibition venues
Exhibitions we have supported
Services we provide
- Booth Host/Hostess
- Lead Generator
- Crowd Gatherer
- Product Demonstrator
- EMCEE
- Hospitality Staff
- Brand Ambassador
- Engager
- Interpreter/Translator
- Team Leaders
- Event Managers
Key tourist hotspots
If you’re in Houston there are no shortage of unique and fun experiences.
- Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a must-see attraction in Houston.
- The Museum District is one of Houston's greatest cultural attractions, with 19 museums residing in this beautiful area.
Restaurants
- Superica. Find classics like queso, nachos, tacos, and fajitas on the menu, plus larger plates like smoked and grilled short rib, crispy whole Gulf red snapper, and heritage pork carnitas.
- La Lucha offers seafood ranging from peel-and-eat shrimp to fries topped with oyster chowder.
Bonus round
- Local currency - US dollar.
- Language - English.
- Visa requirements. You will require a visa to enter the USA. What kind that is depends on where you have come from and what you are planning on doing there. The first step you have to take in order to start your US visa application, is to figure out under what kind of visa you are permitted to enter the United States. After you have selected the visa type you need to apply for, you should check the requirements and start gathering the documents that are required for that visa.
- Plug sockets in the USA are the standard two pin plugs.
- Cultural sensitivities. The USA is a real patchwork of cultures, identities and customs, however there aren’t any real cultural sensitivities to be aware of, but points worth noting:
- Most Americans move to a first name basis pretty quickly.
- Americans have no etiquette when it comes to giving and receiving business cards.
- Arrive on time for meetings as time and punctuality are very important to Americans.
- Use statistics to backup your claims - most Americans are impressed by hard data and evidence.