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Cowboys and Culture, where our nation's Western heritage and world-class art meet. Multicultural museums, a broad spectrum of live music, a range of ethnic cuisine offerings and historic architecture make Fort Worth the cultural destination of the Southwest. Many pioneering African-American men and women made a significant impact in shaping Fort Worth throughout history. John Ware, a freed slave, came to Fort Forth after the Civil War, worked on a local ranch, went on cattle drives to Kansas and became one of the first individuals to take cattle to Alberta, Canada. African-American entrepreneurs began to emerge in the late 1800s. Gooseneck McDonald with a broad range of invest- ments and businesses was the most significant of these. Downtown Fort Worth is only 17.5 miles from the fourth- busiest airport in the world, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the best gateway into the Americas. For more information contact Visit Fort Worth at (800) 433- 5747 or www.fortworth.com. ccc HOUSTON ccc America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to Space Center Houston. Later on, grab a bite in one of dozens of award-winning restaurants. Choose Houston for your next meeting or convention and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities set in a world-class city. From the Super Bowl to the International Quilt Festival to the Offshore Technology Conference, meeting planners and attendees rec- ognize Houston as a top destination for major events and suc- cessful happenings. The George R. Brown Convention Center provides an abundant amount of event space with 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibit, meeting and registration space 639,000 sq. ft. of con- tiguous exhibit space 88 meeting rooms totaling 185,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Traveling to Houston has never been easier. As the country's fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves over 180 cities worldwide between Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. For more information contact Visit Houston at (713) 853- 8100 at www.visithoustontexas.com. ccc SAN ANTONIO ccc Networking can happen anywhere that people are gath- ered, and it's so easy to come together in San Antonio's compact downtown. With more than 14,000 downtown hotel rooms and the Henry B. González Convention Center locat- ed on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, attendees move seamlessly from thousands of nearby hotels to the 1.6 million-sq. ft. Convention Center, all without sacrificing valuable time. All of this, plus 300 days of sunshine a year make meeting here easier than ever. Capturing the minds of your attendees first requires captur- ing their attention, and the innovations at the transformed Henry B. González Convention Center are riveting. Floor-to- ceiling windows, cantilevered balconies and tree-lined terraces make any event here truly memorable. And for meeting profes- sionals, abundant flexible space and the latest technology upgrades make planning here easier than ever. A picturesque city in the heart of Texas, San Antonio, home to the legendary Alamo and world famous River Walk, hosts a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, legendary architecture and mov- ing history. The city's heritage and traditions are rich, as are its modern pleasures. With a cosmopolitan blend of top-notch golf courses, remarkable dining and nightlife options, art galleries, spas, theme parks and shopping, there's no shortage of authen- tic experiences – most of which are just steps from hotels and the convention center. Located in north central San Antonio, the San Antonio International Airport is approximately eight miles form down- town, and is easily accessible from the major highways in and around the city. Two terminals serve the public, and 12 airlines service the airport. For more information contact Visit San Antonio at (800) 447-3372 at www.visitsanantonio.com. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center George R. Brown Convention Center B M & T ••• May/June 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 47 T E X A S G O L D S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N