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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas is last, but certainly not least, on this
year’s agenda. As with the rest of our top
picks, Dallas offers plenty of accommoda-
tions, including a wide variety of nightlife
and day excursions. There are more than
enough hotels to choose from, and the cui-
sine is exceptional. If you consider yourself
a fan of steak, be sure to grab a bite of au-
thentic Texas beef, or some BBQ Brisket.
Don’t be fooled by the cattle industry,
though. Dallas has made its mark on the
culinary map as a highly coveted foodie
destination, with everything from classic
cuisine to sleek creations.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention
Center is known for hosting very large
events in its 2 million square feet of space.
Popular annuals include the NFL Fan Ex-
perience, Dallas Safari Club, Mary Kay’s
Annual Seminar, and MegaFest. There is 1
million square feet of exhibit space alone.
Meeting rooms, ballrooms, dressing
rooms, conference rooms, and an arena
sets this center apart from most. The cen-
ter also offers free shuttle buses to down-
town Dallas, Uptown, the Art District, The
West End, and more, so an adventure on
your free time is never too far away.
- events -
MAY
• National Rifle Association
JUNE
• Southern Baptist National
Convention
• EuropaExpo
This year’s venue list is only a taste of what
the southern region has to offer the travel
industry. Whether you already happen to
be attending one of these events, or would
like more information on them as either an
exhibitor or an attendee, please visit their
websites accordingly. 2018’s agenda is far
from full, but promising and enthusiastic.
Be sure to check with surrounding hotels
and resorts for accommodations, and start
planning your next event now!
SEPTEMBER
• Society of Petroleum
Engineers
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