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46 B M & T ••• July/August 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com THE WESTIN DALLAS STONBRIAR GOLF RESORT & SPA, DALLAS, TX Emerging from a full property revitalization, The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, in Frisco, TX is an ideal retreat for business and leisure, convenient to top Frisco/Plano/Dallas attractions. Sitting on 400 acres and adjacent to the Fazio Golf Course at Stonebriar Country Club (and home to TopGolf Swing Suite), this resort offers a rare opportuni- ty to gather, connect, and experience laidback luxury with room to roam. Light-filled indoor and outdoor event venues in Frisco, TX extend over 30,000 sq. ft., including the Grand Legacy Ballroom with 16' ceilings, modern chandeliers, impressive A/V, and capacity for 640 guests. If your group needs additional meeting space the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is another Dallas venue where your client can conduct business. Being one of the largest convention centers in the nation, this property boasts one million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, a 9,816-seat arena, and a 1,750-seat theater. KBHCCD is also conveniently connected to a 1,001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of the renowned Stonebriar Country Club, guests have the privilege of accessing The Fazio Course, one of two stunning 18-hole golf courses available. For avid golf enthusiasts, the Fazio-designed course offers an exhilarating challenge with a championship tees layout spanning 7,021 yards and an easily accessible driving range. This property is a quick drive to Legacy West/Shops at Legacy and Ford Center at The Star with easy access to Dallas Love Field Airport & DFW International Airport. For more information call (800) 937-8461 or visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalsb-the-westin-dallas-stonebriar- golf-resort-and-spa/overview/. PADUCAH MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION & EXPO CENTER, PADUCAH, KY With approximately 100,000 square feet of flex- ible meeting space under one roof and globally cel- ebrated creative culture, Paducah's amenities make it a memorable destination for meetings and your next convention or trade show! The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is conveniently located in Historic Downtown with a full-service convention hotel just steps away. Another option is the Julian Carroll Convention Center, featuring 52,000 square feet of breakout, pre-function, and ballroom space, specif- ically created for ease of use and creative planning. The Ballroom alone seats 800 on rounds, 1900 theatre style, or over 100 exhibits. Or consider the Bill & Meredith Schroeder Expo Center, which boasts nearly 40,000 square feet of drive-in capable, multi-pur- pose real-estate, which is adept at showcasing over 200 exhibit booths, or your very own version of team building exercises. Then there's the Carson Four Rivers Center for the Performing Arts, purposefully designed with space for all types of artistic and general events. The multi-purpose room, lobby, terrace and outside plaza can accommodate civic meetings, corporate training seminars, auxiliary exhibition space and private parties. A variety of smaller meeting facilities range from historic spaces, hotels and beautiful parks to high-tech performing arts venues that are adaptable to your needs be it a meeting, reunion or business event. These venues add a sense of place to small, mid-size and large events! With sprawling views of Kentucky's natural beauty and several courses to choose from, Paducah is a great place to create a team building experience on the golf course. Country Club of Paducah, Drake Creek Golf Club and Paxton Park Golf Course are a few properties in the vicinity. For more information call (270) 408-1346 or visit https://paducahconventioncenter.com. The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa meting room Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center ballroom