At AFC, we have the honor of transporting many members of church groups around Texas. So this week we’ll take a look at five historic places of worship in Houston. Our city has so many spiritual places, it was difficult to pick just five.
2018 Comicpalooza in Houston
Where can you see – in a single weekend – a classic American heavy metal band, a master ice sculptor, a nerd-themed burlesque show and more than 40,000 excited fans, many of them in costume? Houston’s annual Comicpalooza is coming up May 25-27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Comicpalooza is already Texas’ biggest pop culture festival. But organizers …
5 Beautiful Wedding Venues in Houston
Houston is blessed with hundreds of places to stage a beautiful wedding. It’s really impossible to narrow it down to just five. But take these suggestions as representatives of Houston’s bounty of wedding venues. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony with your 10 nearest and dearest, or a cast of hundreds, Houston has your venue. Modern brides, vintage brides, elegant …
5 Cruises to Take Out of Galveston
With summertime just around the corner, a lot of folks are looking for great places to spend a week (or more) of vacation. And if you’re used to traveling via plane, motorcoach, or car, then taking a cruise might be a refreshing change of pace. Think about it: instead of being cramped inside your vehicle of choice and traveling as …
Hamilton Running at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Not many historians can boast that their books have been turned into award-winning rap musicals. But Ron Chernow, author of the book that inspired the musical Hamilton, is that rare bird.
The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival is Coming Up
Every springtime for the past 30 years, the McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival has brought games, rides, entertainment, and circus acts to delight children in downtown Houston. This year’s children’s festival runs for two days: Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8. Events take place in the area surrounding City Hall, Hermann Square, Houston Public Library Plaza, Sam Houston Park, and …
5 Houston Hotels with Corporate Meeting Facilities
Houston hosts hundreds of conventions and events annually that bring well over a half a million people into the city. And many of them find themselves in hotel meeting rooms, making deals, doing continuing education or presenting their latest research. The greater Houston area has more than 100 hotels with corporate meeting space to serve a wide variety of groups. …
10 Things to do Near the Houston Convention Center
At AFC, many of our clients’ trips involve a convention. That’s no surprise since in 2016 Houston hosted 431 events, shows, and conventions. This means that more than 628,000 people were in town for some kind of event.
10 Things to Consider When Chartering a Bus
Most people have boarded a bus or train without pondering the competence of the driver, reputation of the company or condition of the vehicle. But when you’re the person responsible for chartering a bus, you’re in a whole new territory. All the members of your group are trusting you to provide them with a safe and comfortable ride.
Houston Rodeo 2018
Every Houstonian knows when it’s rodeo season and it seems like almost everybody goes. Last year, over 2.6 million people attended the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is more than Houston’s entire population of 2.3 million. Seems like more than a few friends dropped by from out of town. At AFC, we’re proud to help them get to the …