Pearland business leaders, hospitality partners and community businesses celebrated National Travel & Tourism during the 3rd Annual Pearland Travel Rally picnic hosted by the Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau on Friday, May 12th at the Pearland Town Center.  The annual event concluded National Travel and Tourism week celebrating the impact of travel on the local economy and included an awards presentation for hospitality and tourism partners.

Mayor Tom Reid presented a proclamation declaring May 7 through 13, 2017 in Pearland as National Travel and Tourism Week.

Deserving individuals were recognized for their contributions to Pearland’s tourism industry, congratulations to these partners:

• Rising Star Award 
 Angelo Giokas, The Sugared Pear Boutique
• Shooting Star
 Julie Aguilar, SpringHill Suites
• Customer Service Award
 Tessy Windle, Artistic Celebrations
• Customer Service Award
 Jordyn Corthell, Comfort Suites
• Customer Service Award Janice Van Houten, Comfort Suites
• Customer Service Award, Chandra Ibrahim, SpringHill Suites
• Loyalty & Sales, Nicole Bowen, Pearland Town Center
• Most Valuable Planner (MVP) Award
 BAKFISH Brewery