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Dallas Named as the #1 business-friendly city in America, Dallas makes it easy to do business and to relax. The Big D has all you need: great air con- nections, venues with ample meeting space for conven- tions and confer- ences, and hotel capacity for any size event. It's the perfect meeting city! Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas offers 1 million square feet of exhibit space and connects to the 1001- room Omni Dallas Hotel via skybridge. The venue also features 160,000 sq. ft. of ballroom space with 88 breakout rooms. From the intimacy of boutique hotels to the convenience and luxury of large convention hotels, all the nation's top brands are represented in Dallas, with an unmatched variety of accommodations for every preference and budget. The city offers 35,000 hotel rooms and 15,000 of them are in the walkable Downtown core. As of 2022, 165 new hotel projects are currently in the works. This important convergence of uniqueness and differences is reflected throughout the sights and sounds of the city. Dallas' authentic arts, music, food, places of worship, historic landmarks and urban lifestyle all contribute to the city's makeup. When your conference delegates break away from meetings they can explore some of this rich Dallas heritage. Enjoy an original show from local and national writers, actors and artists at Bishop Arts Theater Center or dance the night away with local, national, and international recording artists at the Riverfront Jazz Festival at the Black Academy of Arts & Letters. Stop by the African American Museum or the South Dallas Cultural Center and learn about the communities that set the framework for all the new development across the city. Explore the Dallas Arts District and experience a world-class concert from the world- needs. In Texas bigger is better and it shows in the form of the largest meeting venues, top level lodging options and some of the finest restaurants and night-life to keep your delegates well entertained. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas San Antonio Enjoy an experience unlike any other in San Antonio, where a cutting- edge, modern meeting scene has evolved amid a city full of unforgettable attractions, history, and Old-World charm. The 1.6 million square foot Henry B. González Convention Center accom- modates groups of all sizes and sits on the River Walk in the heart of down- town within walking distance of historic sites, restaurants, museums, theaters, shops, and thousands of hotel rooms.\ Throughout the city, a blend of vibrant culture, modern attractions, acclaimed cuisine and breathtaking nature promises something for every- one. San Antonio has a unique sense of place that just can't be experienced in other destinations. 25 San Antonio River Walk B M & T ••• March /April 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com