MISSION, TEXAS – The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its Buenas Tardes Luncheon: State of Hospitality & Tourism, proudly sponsored by J&S Construction Management. This signature event provided valuable insight into the latest trends, opportunities, and developments in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The event took place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, located at 200 N. Shary Rd., Mission, TX 78572.

“Hospitality is a big contributor to returning consumers. The business community practices this daily, and it is important to accentuate what that is in our community and how it is tied to the economy,” said Brenda Enriquez, President & CEO of the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. “As a growing destination for travelers, Mission continues to offer incredible opportunities for development and collaboration. This event highlighted those possibilities.”

The program featured industry experts and community leaders who shared key updates. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with peers and explore ways to strengthen Mission's position as a hub for tourism and hospitality.

The event’s distinguished panelists included:

Adriana Cruz – Executive Director, Texas Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) Division, Office of the Governor

A.J. Singh – Founding Director & Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, UTRGV

Teclo Garcia – CEO, Mission Economic Development Corporation

The discussion was moderated by Tim Brown, Vice Chair of Tourism & Community Development for the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you to Oceangate Hospitality for sharing updates on Mission’s latest hotel developments.

Held at the Mission Event Center, the event brought together key industry leaders to shape the future of hospitality and tourism in the Rio Grande Valley. The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce extends its gratitude to all sponsors, investors, and staff for making this event a success.

Watch the full recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xLfqH_8-iM