Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
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Brownsville opens tourism dollars for projects that drive visitors
Brownsville organizations have until July 6 to apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax funding tied to tourism and visitor activity.... Read more »
Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1
South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »
The most popular place to stay in the Rio Grande Valley this year isn’t a hotel
South Padre Island leads regional overnight stays as lodging preferences continue to shift.... Read more »
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