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McAllen’s La Cancha drew 55,000 visitors and generated $4M in economic impact during FIFA watch parties

July 13, 2026 • 5 min read

City officials say attendance and economic impact totals remain preliminary, with one final championship watch party still scheduled.... Read more »

Padel boom fuels club expansions and new development in Reynosa

June 22, 2026 • 4 min read

Growing demand for padel is driving club expansions and a new sports complex in Reynosa, adding courts, fitness amenities, event... Read more »

Two Valley restaurants named among world’s best burger spots

June 17, 2026 • 2 min read

The recognition places Rio Grande Valley restaurants alongside some of the world’s most prominent burger destinations.... Read more »

South Padre Island water park investing $750K to rebuild signature slide

June 10, 2026 • 1 min read

Beach Water Park plans to have the Hurricane Slide back in operation by the end of August, according to state... Read more »

Brownsville opens tourism dollars for projects that drive visitors

May 20, 2026 • 2 min read

Brownsville organizations have until July 6 to apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax funding tied to tourism and visitor activity.... Read more »

Why South Padre Island is considering a $60M convention center investment

April 29, 2026 • 8 min read

City leaders are weighing the investment as questions emerge over cost, timing, and whether expansion will deliver enough return.... Read more »

Two new hotels bring $27M investment to Brownsville’s Four Corners

April 27, 2026 • 2 min read

Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place projects will add 245 rooms along Boca Chica Boulevard as tourism and business travel... Read more »

Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1

April 27, 2026 • 4 min read

South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »

As the Rio Grande Valley grows, expectations for hospitality are rising​

April 22, 2026 • 3 min read

As more visitors choose where to stay, hotels are being pushed to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences across the region.... Read more »

McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »

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