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Why Dallas?

Quick Facts Key Facts

• Convention Center(s): Kay Bailey Hutchinson • Hotels: 166
• Hotel at Convention Center? Yes • Total Sleeping Rooms: 30,571
• Sleeping Rooms 1 Mile from Convention Center: 7,275 • Committable Sleeping Rooms*: 1,840
• Airport(s): Dallas Love Field, DFW Airport • Committable Meeting Rooms*: 96
• Destination Type(s): Golf Destination/Smoke-free • Convention Center Space: 1,386,099 Sq. Ft.
• Largest Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 Sq. Ft.
Restaurants • Largest Ballroom: 250,000 Sq. Ft.
• Special Event Venues: 177 • Average Hotel Room Rate: USD $142
• Population: 1,300,092 • Average Daily Meal Cost: USD $64
• Restaurants: 247 • Average Weekly Car Rental: USD $194

What’s The Draw?

• Dallas is also the No. 8 convention city in the nation

• An innovative and evolving city with great meeting hotels spanning the entire spectrum of luxury and affordability, flexible
event spaces, world-class dining and entertainment options, and cultural institutions. Blending historic charm with modern
amenities, Dallas has clearly mastered the concept of southern hospitality with a Texas twist.

• Arriving in the city itself is a breeze, thanks to its central location and less than four hours by air from the East or West coasts. Plus,
DFW Airport provides nonstop service to 159 domestic and 57 international destinations, while Dallas Love Field Airport, home to
Southwest Airlines and other regional airliners, provides a quick 7-mile trip to Downtown Dallas. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
offers 45 miles of light rail lines and 120 bus routes – including convention center service – making it a convenient and reliable
option for out-of-town guests. DART also offers D-Link, a free bus service from Downtown Dallas to surrounding districts like the
Bishop Arts District and The Cedars, sleek developments such as Victory Park and Uptown, and areas with a little something for
everyone like the Main Street District and the West End Historic District.

• Numerous industries thrive in Dallas, including petroleum, computer technology, telecommunications, banking, and
transportation. The Dallas-Fort Worth area boasts one of the largest concentrations of headquarters in the county, including
eleven Fortune 500 companies in Dallas itself. Namely, these top eleven are AT&T, HollyFrontier, Texas Instruments, Dean Foods,
Southwest Airlines, Tenet Healthcare, Energy Future Holdings, Energy Transfer Equity, ACS, Celanese, and Atmos Energy. Also a
center for higher education, Dallas is home to 13 colleges, including UTSW Medical Center, SMU, UNT Dallas, Dallas Baptist
University and Paul Quinn College, the oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River.

What’s The Draw?

• Leading the way in large-scale meeting facilities is the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, one of the biggest in the
nation, making it an enticing facility for planners looking for the perfect place for growing Dallas meeting planning needs.
Redefining form and function, the convention center uses clean lines and original artwork throughout its one million square feet
of space, which includes a 203,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall and a 1,750-person theater. The facility also features
close to 100 meeting rooms, a 9,800-seat arena, two large ballrooms, and more than 700,000 square feet of continuous exhibit
space. Welcoming everything from Texas-sized events to small intimate meetings, the convention center's professional staff
provides everything from gourmet catering to concierge services. Conveniently connected to the Dallas Convention Center
by skybridge, the Omni Dallas Hotel has 1,001 guest rooms and incorporates more than 110,000 square feet of meeting and
event space. Included among its forty meeting rooms are the Dallas and Trinity ballrooms, comprised of 32,000 and 15,000
square feet, respectively. Event planners can take advantage of the Omni Dallas, or use the plentiful meeting space at the
city's more than 300 hotels. From the luxury boutique Hotel Zaza in Uptown to the state-of-the-art Renaissance Dallas, hotels in
the city are all-in-one options for both accommodations and meeting space. Additionally, more than 16 hotel projects are in
the works over the next two years, bringing more than 4,300 hotel rooms to the city’s inventory. Those plans include a brand
new Virgin Hotel concept, adding 200 rooms in the trendy Design District and the Statler Hotel, a $175 million project that will
convert a 59-year-old Downtown landmark into 161 hotel rooms and 219 residences, and will include meeting, retail, and office
space, four restaurants, and a hotel lounge. For an event out of the ordinary, Dallas' special event facilities offer versatile
space, world-class service and authentic Texas flair. Host a grand gala for up to 1,500 attendees at the historic Belo Mansion &
Pavilion, or treat guests to a night of honkytonk, bull riding, and Texas barbecue at Gilley's Dallas.Or be a part of a favorite
Texas pastime at the AT&T Stadium. Here, social event, tradeshow, and conference guests can take advantage of state-of-
the-art technology, superb catering services, and event spaces that include the Cowboys Locker Room and Owner's Club.
AT&T Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. Designed by HKS and built by
Manhattan Construction, the stadium features numerous record-breaking features, including two monumental arches, huge
center-hung HDTV video boards, a retractable roof, and end zone glass doors. With the capacity to accommodate groups of
any size, AT&T Stadium is the ideal location for meetings, banquets, conventions, and conferences.

Venues

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Set in the former Texas School Book Depository building in
downtown Dallas, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
chronicles the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The museum's collection encompasses more than 50,000
items related to the

Set in the former Texas School Book Depository building in
downtown Dallas, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
chronicles the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The museum's collection encompasses more than 50,000
items related to the assassination, the legacy of his
presidency, and 1960s culture. Artifacts include original
documents and manuscripts, photographs, audiovisual
recordings, newspapers, magazines, and more. The Sixth
Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is open Monday from noon to
6 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is charged. Discounted admission is available for
groups, as are private event rentals for up to 290 people.

Venues

Dallas Zoo

The largest zoo in Texas at 106 acres, the Dallas Zoo is home
to more than 2,000 animals and such highlights as the Giants
of the Savanna exhibit, which mixes elephants and other
species in the same habitat. Guests flock to such special
features as

The largest zoo in Texas at 106 acres, the Dallas Zoo is home
to more than 2,000 animals and such highlights as the Giants
of the Savanna exhibit, which mixes elephants and other
species in the same habitat. Guests flock to such special
features as the children's zoo, express train, and carousel. The
Dallas Zoo is open daily, with hours varying by season.
Admission is charged, and group rates are available. Groups
can also hold private events amid the flamingo exhibit, as
well as picnics at the zoo pavilion.

Venues

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Located on the Southern Methodist University campus, the
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum examines
the former president's life and career, as well as public policy
and American history. Museum highlights include a full-size
replica of

Located on the Southern Methodist University campus, the
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum examines
the former president's life and career, as well as public policy
and American history. Museum highlights include a full-size
replica of the Oval Office, the original White House Situation
Room, and 43,000 artifacts, including steel from the World
Trade Center and letters Bush received in the days following
the Sept. 11 attacks. The museum is open Monday through
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5
p.m. Admission is charged. Group rates are available.

Venues

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Built to inspire all ages, the Perot Museum of Nature and
Science is an interactive experience where visitors can enjoy
robot competitions, race a dinosaur, experience a simulated
earthquake, and much more. The museum's five floors house
11 permanent

Built to inspire all ages, the Perot Museum of Nature and
Science is an interactive experience where visitors can enjoy
robot competitions, race a dinosaur, experience a simulated
earthquake, and much more. The museum's five floors house
11 permanent exhibit halls with hands-on activities,
interactive kiosks, and educational games focused on sports,
nature, engineering, and other subjects. The museum is open
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is charged. Group
rates and tours are available. The museum also features a
number of private event spaces for groups of up to 1,500.

Venues

GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower serves as one of the most iconic landmarks in
Dallas, reaching 561 feet into the air and featuring amazing
360-degree views of downtown. At 470 feet high, the GeO-
Deck features panoramic views, high-definition zoom
cameras, interactive

Reunion Tower serves as one of the most iconic landmarks in
Dallas, reaching 561 feet into the air and featuring amazing
360-degree views of downtown. At 470 feet high, the GeO-
Deck features panoramic views, high-definition zoom
cameras, interactive touchscreens, telescopes, and an
indoor/outdoor observation deck that lets visitors see for
miles in any direction. They can even take part in the
Reunion Tower Constellation interactive experience by
creating an avatar and describing their experience at
Reunion Tower with creative illustrations on a series of
touchscreen monitors. The GeO-Deck's hours vary by season,
and admission is charged. Private event options are
available as well.

Venues

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Perched along the shoreline of White Rock Lake, the 66-acre
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features a
complete life science laboratory, groundbreaking
horticultural research, educational opportunities, and 19
beautiful gardens that shine

Perched along the shoreline of White Rock Lake, the 66-acre
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features a
complete life science laboratory, groundbreaking
horticultural research, educational opportunities, and 19
beautiful gardens that shine throughout the year, including
an 8-acre children's garden. The site welcomes more than a
million visitors annually and features seasonal hours.
Admission is charged, and group rates are available. Groups
can also hold private events in a number of indoor and
outdoor spaces overlooking the beautiful grounds.

Venues

American Airlines Center
Catch a live music show one night and cheer on the Dallas
Mavericks or Dallas Stars. The American Airlines Center is key
to bringing major events to Dallas. Take DART to Victory
Station just outside the center for a worry-free transport.
Catch a live music show one night and cheer on the Dallas
Mavericks or Dallas Stars. The American Airlines Center is key
to bringing major events to Dallas. Take DART to Victory
Station just outside the center for a worry-free transport.

Venues

AT&T Stadium

Tour the home of the Dallas Cowboys and experience one of
the largest NFL stadiums in the country, also home to an
extensive art collection. Visitors can also enjoy tours on non-
game days, and check out stadium must-see spots like the
locker rooms,

Tour the home of the Dallas Cowboys and experience one of
the largest NFL stadiums in the country, also home to an
extensive art collection. Visitors can also enjoy tours on non-
game days, and check out stadium must-see spots like the
locker rooms, press room, and VIP suites.

Venues

Bishop Arts District

Once one of Dallas' best hidden gem, this two-block former
warehouse area sits in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of South
Dallas. It's home to more than 60 boutiques, restaurants, bars,
coffee shops, and galleries, making it one of Dallas' most
unique

Once one of Dallas' best hidden gem, this two-block former
warehouse area sits in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of South
Dallas. It's home to more than 60 boutiques, restaurants, bars,
coffee shops, and galleries, making it one of Dallas' most
unique districts. It's just a quick ride from Downtown Dallas
aboard DART's D-Link bus service.

Venues

Deep Ellum

A lively entertainment district and the place to go for live
music, Deep Ellum features vibrant street murals, brewpubs,
art galleries, music venues, theater, and plenty of dining.
Dating back to 1884, Deep Ellum was founded as a mecca
for blues and

A lively entertainment district and the place to go for live
music, Deep Ellum features vibrant street murals, brewpubs,
art galleries, music venues, theater, and plenty of dining.
Dating back to 1884, Deep Ellum was founded as a mecca
for blues and jazz, but today, it has expanded to include
more rock 'n' roll. Performing and visual arts also have a
strong presence here, thanks to regular festivals and shows.
Groups have their pick of event-ready restaurants and
venues throughout the district.

Venues

Trinity Groves

This 15-acre restaurant, retail, artist, and entertainment
destination sits at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in
West Dallas. Trinity Groves' mission is to foster the growth of
startup businesses, building upon Dallas' culture of

This 15-acre restaurant, retail, artist, and entertainment
destination sits at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in
West Dallas. Trinity Groves' mission is to foster the growth of
startup businesses, building upon Dallas' culture of innovation
and entrepreneur spirit. Pay a visit to a brewery, the culinary
events center, and multiple restaurants. The area is also
home to the Restaurant Concept Incubator program, which
encourages culinary entrepreneurs to develop restaurant
concepts to become the newest addition on the block.

Venues

Dallas Farmers Market

Set in the heart of downtown, the Dallas Farmers Market
features farm-fresh vegetables and dairy products, local
specialty foods, and much more. Open daily, the 26,000-
square-foot Market Shops features a food hall and artisanal
vendor market with

Set in the heart of downtown, the Dallas Farmers Market
features farm-fresh vegetables and dairy products, local
specialty foods, and much more. Open daily, the 26,000-
square-foot Market Shops features a food hall and artisanal
vendor market with four anchor restaurants, while The Shed
— open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — is an open-air
pavilion where visitors can shop from regional vendors who
produce foods such as cheese, eggs, honey, and breads.
The Dallas Farmers Market also features a number of retail
shops. Groups can hold private events in several of the site's
indoor and outdoor spaces.

Venues

Uptown

McKinney Avenue is the main street of this district, located
just northeast of downtown, and the historic McKinney
Avenue Trolley line provides free rides from the north end of
uptown to the Dallas Arts District. This chic but historic area.

McKinney Avenue is the main street of this district, located
just northeast of downtown, and the historic McKinney
Avenue Trolley line provides free rides from the north end of
uptown to the Dallas Arts District. This chic but historic area
(the State-Thomas neighborhood, part of the district, is 125
years old and home to numerous historic homes) is now
Dallas' nightlife capital. Park your car and visit one of
Uptown's dozens of high-end restaurants, trendy nightclubs,
and bars, along with unique shopping and world-class spas.

Venues

Klyde Warren Park

Klyde Warren Park opened in 2012 and introduced a central
green space in the center of a bustling downtown scene.
The 5.2-acre park delivers a comprehensive activities
calendar for locals and visitors, including daily fitness classes,
a dog park, a

Klyde Warren Park opened in 2012 and introduced a central
green space in the center of a bustling downtown scene.
The 5.2-acre park delivers a comprehensive activities
calendar for locals and visitors, including daily fitness classes,
a dog park, a children's center, games and live music.
Connectivity was key in picking the spot above Woodall
Rogers Freeway for the park; visitors can get to Klyde Warren
via foot, trolley or bicycle from multiple neighborhoods.

Venues

Dallas Museum of Art

Established in 1903, the museum is a central figure in the
vibrant Dallas Arts District. Holding more than 22,000 works
spanning 5,000 years of history, the DMA is one of the 10
largest art museums in the country and welcomes more than
650,000

Established in 1903, the museum is a central figure in the
vibrant Dallas Arts District. Holding more than 22,000 works
spanning 5,000 years of history, the DMA is one of the 10
largest art museums in the country and welcomes more than
650,000 visitors annually. Visit the website to find out more
about the "Late Night" event performances, concerts,
readings, film screenings, tours, family programs, and more.

Venues

Nasher Sculpture Center

Private collection turned public treasure, the Nasher
Sculpture Center is one of the finest collections of modern
and contemporary sculpture in the world. The 55,000-square-
foot space is enclosed by a glass facade, providing
continuous views from the

Private collection turned public treasure, the Nasher
Sculpture Center is one of the finest collections of modern
and contemporary sculpture in the world. The 55,000-square-
foot space is enclosed by a glass facade, providing
continuous views from the street, through the building and
across the length of the 1.4-acre outdoor gallery and
garden.

Venues

Dallas Arts District

The largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation,
spanning 20 square blocks and 68 acres, the downtown
Dallas Arts District is a walkable hub of museums, performing
arts venues, restaurants, and bars. Highlights include the
Crow Collection of

The largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation,
spanning 20 square blocks and 68 acres, the downtown
Dallas Arts District is a walkable hub of museums, performing
arts venues, restaurants, and bars. Highlights include the
Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art, Perot
Museum of Nature and Science, Wyly Theatre, Meyerson
Symphony Center, and the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera
House. The 24-story One Arts Plaza features dining and retail
options, while Klyde Warren Park and Sammons Park offer
green space and lots of activities. Group tours are available.

Venues

Dallas World Aquarium

The adventure at the Dallas World Aquarium begins at the
top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds and lounging
sloths can be seen along with a wide array of animals that
are part of many conservation projects. Experience the
outdoor South

The adventure at the Dallas World Aquarium begins at the
top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds and lounging
sloths can be seen along with a wide array of animals that
are part of many conservation projects. Experience the
outdoor South Africa exhibit and catch a glimpse of
blackfooted penguins, Shoebill storks, and Madagascar
giant day geckos.

Venues

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

As part of the most recent improvements to the Trinity River
Corridor, the Ronald Kirk Bridge offers activity space with an
up-close view of the Trinity River and Margaret Hunt Hill
Bridge. Grab a snack from one of the food trucks that make
a daily

As part of the most recent improvements to the Trinity River
Corridor, the Ronald Kirk Bridge offers activity space with an
up-close view of the Trinity River and Margaret Hunt Hill
Bridge. Grab a snack from one of the food trucks that make
a daily stop, lounge on a chair, bring the family to play in the
water fountains or on the geometric playground, take on a
chess match, or fitness class.

Venues

Texas Horse Park

Experience traditional Texas with Dallas as your backdrop.
Deep in the heart of the Great Trinity Forest (eight miles from
Downtown Dallas), Texas Horse Park provides miles of
beautifully preserved riding trails perfect for a horseback ride.
The park

Experience traditional Texas with Dallas as your backdrop.
Deep in the heart of the Great Trinity Forest (eight miles from
Downtown Dallas), Texas Horse Park provides miles of
beautifully preserved riding trails perfect for a horseback ride.
The park also features a petting zoo and an indoor covered
area for equestrian events.

Venues

Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center

The Meyerson opened its doors in September 1989 to
international critical acclaim. It's home to the Dallas
Symphony Orchestra, currently under the leadership of the
world-famous Maestro Jaap Van Zweeden. Every detail of
the concert hall was designed

The Meyerson opened its doors in September 1989 to
international critical acclaim. It's home to the Dallas
Symphony Orchestra, currently under the leadership of the
world-famous Maestro Jaap Van Zweeden. Every detail of
the concert hall was designed to achieve the highest
acoustical quality, with special elements of the design
providing the capability of tailoring the acoustical
environment to the performance.

Venues

Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

The compact, vertical orientation of the Dee and Charles
Wyly Theatre, climbing 12 stories into the Dallas skyline, was
designed by Joshua PrinceRamus of REX and Rem Koolhaas
of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture. The theater,
home to the

The compact, vertical orientation of the Dee and Charles
Wyly Theatre, climbing 12 stories into the Dallas skyline, was
designed by Joshua PrinceRamus of REX and Rem Koolhaas
of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture. The theater,
home to the Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Black Dance
Theatre and the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folkorico, is a prime
destination for music and theater enthusiasts.

Venues

Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House is one of five
performance venues that form the Performing Arts Center
section of the arts district. The opera house, which follows a
traditional horseshoe shape, is engineered specifically for
performance of

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House is one of five
performance venues that form the Performing Arts Center
section of the arts district. The opera house, which follows a
traditional horseshoe shape, is engineered specifically for
performance of opera and musical theatre. Stages are
especially equipped for performance of ballet and other
types of dance. The Winspear is home to the Dallas Opera
and Texas Ballet Theater.

Venues

The Crow Collection of Asian Art

The Crow Collection of Asian Art is one of only a handful of
museums in the country dedicated solely to the arts and
cultures of Japan, China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Experience a peaceful world of beauty and spirituality in the
heart of the city

The Crow Collection of Asian Art is one of only a handful of
museums in the country dedicated solely to the arts and
cultures of Japan, China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Experience a peaceful world of beauty and spirituality in the
heart of the city with pieces dating from 3500 B.C. to the
early 20th century. Don't miss a glimpse at precious jade
ornaments from China, delicate Japanese scrolls and a
rarely seen 2-by-28-foot sandstone façade of an 18th
century Indian residence.