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ccc DA LLAS ccc When it comes to meetings, Dallas deliv- ers big-city scale, clear capability, and the kind of infrastructure that lets you plan bold- ly. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a facility with more than 761,000 sq. ft. of programmable space, is at the center. Right now, though, Dallas asks planners to think strategically. With redevel- opment under way and a larger expansion set for completion in 2029, this is a destination in transition—one that rewards forward- looking programs willing to align with its next chapter. What won't change is the strength of the hotel ecosystem. The Omni Dallas Hotel, directly connected by sky bridge, gives you 1,001 rooms and built-in amenities for everything from executive stays to full-scale events, with Mokara Spa adding a polished wellness layer. The Sheraton Dallas Hotel with 1,841 rooms and substantial meeting space of its own, is great for overflow and keeps attendees close to the action. With newer inventory like the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, Dallas delivers flexibility, not just volume. The Dallas Arts District stretches across 20 square blocks, offering a walkable concentration of culture that nat- urally shifts your attendees from daytime sessions into evenings filled with art, performance, and dining. The M- Line Trolley and Dallas Streetcar extend that reach, linking Uptown, West Village, and Bishop Arts. In Dallas, culture easily becomes part of the program. You can build experiences that feel meaningful and pur- poseful. The African American Museum, Dallas offers not only powerful exhibitions but also event space for gath- erings. The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House connects your group to living history, while the revitalized Dallas Black Dance Theatre brings movement artistry to the fore. After hours, Deep Ellum delivers music and a sense of momentum that carries late into the night. Bishop Arts moments, and a waterfront setting that qui- etly shifts the tone of your entire program. With the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel con- nected by skybridge and additional down- town hotels close at hand, your attendees can move easily between sessions, gue- strooms, and the shoreline just beyond. Outside, the marina and seawall create a natural extension of your agenda, where morning walks turn into informal network- ing and sunset views become part of the experience. Take your program somewhere unexpected, like an evening aboard the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay or a private event at the Texas State Aquarium. Corpus Christi's Black cultural fabric includes his- toric community anchors like St. John Baptist Church and regional Juneteenth cel- ebrations that connect your gathering to broader Gulf Coast traditions. Corpus Christi naturally invites participation. Bayfront receptions, sailing excursions, fishing charters, and beachside team building all become extensions of your meeting. Wellness follows the same flow, whether it's out- door yoga along the water or spa time woven into the day. And when the sun dips, the vibe becomes social and unforced, with seafood-forward dinners, live music, waterfront bars, prompting conversations that can stretch just a little longer. For associations, faith-based groups, and educational organizations, Corpus Christi offers both functional and restorative value. Your meeting is structured, but the setting allows attendees to relax, connect, and carry that sense of ease with them long after they leave the coast. www.visitcorpuschristi.com or (361) 561-2000 B M & T ••• May/June 2026 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 ccc AKA Meeting in Dallas ccc Corpus Christi inner harbor ccc 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 ccc