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ccc S A N A NTON I O ccc San Antonio winds around you, with the Henry B. González Convention Center at its heart. More than 514,000 sq. ft. of contigu- ous exhibit space, 70-plus meeting rooms, and expansive ballrooms, including the 54,000-square-foot Stars at Night Ballroom, come together in a layout that feels intuitive from the start. Outside, the River Walk along the San Antonio River, carries you forward. Meetings flow into movement, movement into experience, without interruption. It's a campus-style environment that fluidly con- nects your program. That connection continues in where your attendees stay within the destination. The Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter link directly to the convention center with 2,000 rooms within imme- diate reach. Nearby, the Hilton Palacio del Rio and Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk create a dense, walkable col- lection of hotels along the water, keeping your group together. The River Walk acts as a guide, drawing attendees along shaded paths lined with restaurants, courtyards, and gather- ing spaces both lively and intimate. Downtown's walkability keeps your program composed, while the short distance from San Antonio International Airport makes arrivals and departures smooth, so you can focus less on logistics and more on the experience. The Alamo and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park linchpin the city's heritage, while La Villita Historic Arts Village and the Pearl District blend history with contemporary energy. The San Antonio Museum of Art adds another dimension, giving your program access to cultural encounters. The San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum reveals local Black history, while the Carver Community Cultural Center connects to ongoing artistic expression. The Historic East Side gives your programming a vibrant portrait of place. The River Walk is your backdrop for private boat tours, dine-arounds, and waterfront receptions. Historic Market Square and La Villita open the door to culturally rich buyouts, while the Pearl District offers a contemporary setting for gatherings. Come evening, the city shifts without missing a beat. The River Walk glows with conversation and music, the Pearl District leans into culinary refinement, and Southtown brings a lively, local creative edge. Between moments, attendees can enjoy wellness resets, whether at the Mokara Hotel & Spa or by simply walking along the river. San Antonio greets you with connection, where scale feels human, culture feels lived-in, and every step naturally leads to the next. www.visitsanantonio.com or (210) 244-2000 It returns to that first impres- sion, the light, the open- ness, the feeling that something is about to unfold. In Texas, that sense doesn't fade once the meet- ings begin. It carries through each transition, from session to street, from agenda to experience, until the destination itself becomes part of what you're creating. This is where Texas separates itself. Yes, the scale is there, the con- vention centers, the connected hotels, the infrastructure that makes planning feel seamless. But it's the way each city shapes the in-between moments that leaves a mark. A shared meal that turns into a conversation. A cultural experience that adds mean- ing. An evening that lingers just a little longer than expected. These are the details that turn meet- ings into something memorable. As you begin to map out your next program, take a closer look at what Texas has to offer. Connect with the destinations that align with your vision, explore the spaces, start the conversation. Because in Texas, the opportuni- ty isn't just to meet. It's to create something that moves people and leaves a lasting impression. Nearby spa services and wellness studios round out surroundings supporting mindful productivity. For corporate meetings, tech gatherings, and association events, Plano operates like a well-run system. You get efficiency, control, and a polished setting that keeps your attendees engaged without distraction and experiences that resound beyond the agenda. www.visitplano.com or (800) 817-5266 B M & T ••• May/June 2026 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 25 ccc San Antonio River Walk 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