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B M & T ••• May/Junel 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 50 ccc ARLINGTON ccc Welcome to Arlington, a World of Wonderful! Located in the DFW metroplex, right between Dallas and Fort Worth, this Texas jewel creates a unique meeting or leisure experience that will surely leave travelers with many unforgettable memories. Located in Arlington's bustling Entertainment District, the Esports Stadium Arlington + Expo Center is one of the city's most sought-after meet- ing spaces. With its choice location near many meeting hotels and top amenities, including restaurants, bars, and attractions like Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, and more, events here are sure to delight attendees. The Esports Stadium Arlington in and of itself is a sight to behold! As the largest dedicated esports facility in North America, it is the destination for gaming competitions. Boasting 90,000 square feet of space and loaded with the very best tech, the facility can hold 2,500 spectators in its stunning open layout. Carefully arranged gaming pods and a massive stage for main event gaming make this a truly one-of-a-kind experience for gamers. With modular breakout space for catering and VIP lounges, this esports facility is the perfect space for your next gaming, esport, or private event. You have to see it to believe it. The adjoining Expo Center serves as the Arlington convention center, and it is the ideal space for meetings and conferences. With smart amenities and technology, including in-house audio and visual services, modern design, top-notch staff, and a wide range of conveniences found only in a 21st-century meeting venue, the Arlington Expo Center is a remarkable place that can meet the needs of any meeting or conference. Arlington Expo Center ccc AUSTIN ccc What you hear is true. With vibrant entertainment, art and cul- ture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. Austin offers amenities groups need for work and play - including several new hotels on the horizon, growing non stop flight options and some of the most unique meeting spaces in the country. When the work is done, your meeting attendees will enjoy the city's hundreds of live music venues and distinct entertainment district just steps from one of the most technologically advanced convention centers in the nation. With 881,400 square feet of high-tech, highly desirable meeting space right in the heart of downtown, the Austin Convention Center is just steps from much of what makes Austin so dynamic and engaging. Live music is everywhere in Austin. You'll find musicians performing all over town, from the airport terminal to grocery stores. They play outdoors at seasonal live music series and at world-famous festivals. Nightly, you'll find Austin musicians at clubs, coffeehouses, bars, taquerias, sporting events, and concert halls - and with more than 250 live music venues, it can be intimidating knowing where to start. Named after the state-designated African American Cultural Heritage District where it is located, the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility adds to the area's cultural significance by facilitating arts, business, cultural and entertainment programming. Conference attendees and leisure travelers are both encouraged to explore some of Austin's rich African- American history. Austin Convention Convention Center Skyline photo credit: Thomas McConnell ccc CORPUS CHRISTI ccc Conveniently located on the South Texas coast, just minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport, find the perfect place to meet and stay for a while. The state-of-the-art American Bank Center features more than 400,000 square feet of meet- ing and exhibition space, perfectly positioned over Corpus Christi Bay. Choose from more than 11,000 hotel and condo rooms with competitive rates, including more than 1,200 rooms in the Bayfront/Downtown area alone. Coast like a Texan in the Gulf Coast Capital. Explore nine unique beaches in Corpus Christi and unleash your adventurous side by windsurfing, parasailing and kayaking out on the water. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try a paddleboard yoga 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