HOUSTON (June 26, 2023) – Guests from all aspects of the hospitality industry are invited to experience an evening of entertainment and networking during the 13^th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for Star of Hope, hosted by The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Houston First Corp. on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Vault & Vino.  

HCA invites guests to enjoy appetizers courtesy of D’lish Catering, Pizzas from Capone's, and Desserts from Sugar Babys Cakery along with complimentary beverages from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and wines courtesy of Spec’s.

Guests can enter to win a raffle for 2 gift baskets valued at more than $2,000 including dinners, hotel rooms, tickets, unique gifts and more. HCA is still accepting donations for the raffle and interested companies can contact Guy Yount at the email/phone number below.

Hospitality industry guests will also enjoy live entertainment by Twisted Entertainment and experience a Member Showcase Area with information about Houston and the surrounding area.  

During the evening, Star of Hope will be collecting clothing donations benefiting homeless men, women, and children. Donations will be accepted by the Star of Hope truck located near the entrance of the venue. Free parking is available at the event venue.  

For more information about the 13^th Annual Cultural Partner Open House, please contact HCA Public Relations Director Guy Yount at 713-385-6960 or [email protected].  

Monday, July 17, 2023

5:30-8 p.m.

Vault & Vino

2512 Genesee 

Houston, TX 77006

$5 gratuity will be collected at the door

About the Houston Concierge Association 

The Houston Concierge Association (HCA), founded in 1982, brings together concierges from Houston-area hotels. Members strive to promote Houston as one of the top hospitality and cultural centers in the world and draw upon each other to provide the best possible service to visitors. Association members come from the entire Greater Houston area. www.houstonconciergeassn.org.  

About Houston First 

Houston First Corporation is leading the effort to promote Houston as one of the great cities of the world. Our employees operate the city's finest convention, arts and entertainment venues. 

A local government corporation formed in 2011, Houston First manages more than 10 city-owned buildings and properties and underground and surface parking for nearly 10,000 vehicles. 

In 2014 Houston First and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau aligned operations to create a unified voice for the city under the brand Visit Houston.  

About Star of Hope 

Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse. Star of Hope is funded through public and private donations, the United Way, churches, civic/community groups, corporations, grants and foundations. In addition, Star of Hope is assisted by more than 7,300 volunteers. https://www.sohmission.org/  

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