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Why Dallas?

Dallas is the No. 1 visitor destination in Texas. As the Southwest's leading business and financial center, the city boasts the largest wholesale market in the world and lays claim to being one of the top convention cities in the United States.

We do meetings right.

In Dallas, meetings and conventions are king. We are known for it. Our staff, our services and our attention to detail promise high attendence and rave reviews. We do what it takes to get it right the first time. Every time.

Our Convention Center is bigger and better than ever.

With over 1 million square feet of exhibit space, including the World's largest singular column-free exhibit hall, our newly renovated center is as functional as it is beautiful.

Dallas is hospitality defined.

Dallas offers the finest in Texas hospitality and a wealth of over 65,000 rooms ranging from first-class luxury to budget-friendly pricing.

A wide range of hotels can be found in the Downtown/Convention Center area with additional concentrations near both DFW International and Love Field Airport, as well as Market Center, the Galleria area, LBJ Freeway, North Central Expressway and Las Colinas.

It's easy to get here.

We're within 3 hours of all major cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Whether your attendees are flying or driving, our central location and status as a hub city for major airlines makes Dallas convenient and accessible.

Serious Attendence Boosters.

We've got some special, Only-In-Dallas touches to throw in. We'll share the marketing burden with you by providing exclusive services, discounts and access for you and your attendees.

There's a reason we're the #1 destination in Texas.

Actually, there are dozens.

  • Truly world-class dining and shopping
  • Newest and most modern urban transportation system in the US
  • Over 160 museums, galleries, arts & cultural attractions
  • More than 110 live performances nightly
  • Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
  • Sports, sports and more sports
  • Top-tier golf courses across the metroplex
  • More than 406 public parks
  • 60 lakes & reservoirs within 100 miles
  • So much more than we can put in a bullet list..