Global Meetings Industry Day

APRIL 3, 2025

Meetings and events drive the travel and tourism industry in The Woodlands. As the Official Destination Marketing and Management Organization of The Woodlands, Visit The Woodlands takes the lead in advocating and spreading awareness of the importance of group travel to our local and regional economy.

ABOUT GMID

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities. The industry will come together on April 3, 2025, to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day and showcase why #MeetingsMatter to attendees, organizations, communities, businesses, and the local economy.

I had no idea how much meetings matter.

WE HEAR THAT A LOT

Josie Lewis, Director of Sales for Visit The Woodlands, at Global Meetings Industry Day Meeting Planner Roundtable in The Woodlands, Texas

$52.5 million in room revenue

127,000 hotel rooms utilized

Twelve people smile at the camera before the Exhibit Hall at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Everyone is dressed professionally and all wearing something in bright royal blue in honor of GMID. From left to right: Andrea Day, Ryan Greenwood, Brooklyn Newell, Carla Twidell, Nick Wolda, Julie Quinn, Josie Lewis, Ashley Fenner, Elizabeth Eddins, Rachael Varner, Ashley White, and Amber Parsley.

2,090 professional meetings and events

Three men, all dressed professionally, discuss business under a projector screen at the Economic Outlook Conference (EOC). The screen reads, "We need your input! Be part of a survey that gauges regional business activity and informs monetary policy making." Featured in the photo are Nick Wolda (left) and Ryan Greenwood (middle).

2025 Meetings By The Numbers

Economic Impact

THE WOODLANDS, TX

The Woodlands Township celebrates professionals who bring their business to this premier destination as well as the contributions they make to the community and local economy. Since 2024, more than 2,090 professional meetings and events have taken place in The Woodlands. This represents over 201,900 attendees, 127,000 hotel rooms utilized, and a modest estimate of $52.5 million in total room revenue.

MEET IN THE WOODLANDS

If your company has an annual conference or other large meetings throughout the year, you can bring them to The Woodlands. By doing so, you'll help create economic impact for the community and will be able to show that #MeetingsMatter. Contact Visit The Woodlands' sales team to learn more about their complimentary services.

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