Date: September 25, 2006

HOUSTON, Texas – In another move to add value to its clients’ shows, the George R. Brown Convention Center is now offering an additional concierge service to assist convention-goers at Houston’s downtown meeting place.

Located on the second level near the skybridge connecting to the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, a permanent concierge desk has been installed to supplement the service also being provided inside the Explore Houston visitors center. Experienced personnel will offer lunch and dinner suggestions (and assist with reservations) and provide information about what to see and do in Houston, with particular attention to the downtown area. The phone number to the concierge desk is 713/853-8884.

“We have experienced staff, who know Houston, that will be manning the concierge desk,” said GRBCC general manager Luther Villagomez. “In this age of automation, we think their personal attention to detail will put visitors to our city at ease.”

Villagomez added that personalized concierge service is another step in a campaign to improve the experience for everyone visiting the George R. Brown Convention Center.

“Whether it’s great coffee at Starbucks or state-of-the-art business service at our new FedEx Kinko’s copy and shipping center or personalized concierge service, we think our customers will like the amenities they’ll find here at the George R. Brown,” Villagomez said.

Contact:

Anna Hawley 713/853-8287
Anna’s cell phone 713/705-5572