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AREA GUIDES Convention Center and the renowned Entertainment District. The countryside hotel’s 291 airy guest rooms, including 28 spacious suites, have been boldly transformed to create a statement in contemporary design brought to life by the hues of Lady Bird Lake, the sur- rounding Hill Country and Texas sun- sets. All quarters offer exceptional views of the lake or the Austin cityscape. Guest accommodations provide state-of-the-art technology, from flat- screen televisions to wireless high- speed Internet access, and direct dial multi-line telephones with fax ports. Well equipped for meeting groups from 50-500 people, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is widely recognized for its out- standing conference and banquet facili- ties, and has served as the venue for many of Austin’s most prestigious events. The Hotel’s spectacular lakeside setting also offers unrivalled opportuni- ties for outdoor receptions or functions, with effortless access from the ball- rooms to the lawns and terraces. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel that surrounds you with comfort and style. With the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep, you’ll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol. The 6th Street Entertainment District is walking dis- tance from the hotel. The hotel’s prime location puts visitors just 11 miles away from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. As one of Austin’s convention center hotels, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown offers comfort and service that make it a premier meeting facility. The property is equipped with more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, its largest meeting room measuring 4,059 sq ft. with a theater capacity of 400 and a banquet capacity of 354. Austin has miles of hike and bike trails, more than 200 parks and around 300 days of sunshine each year. Along with the outdoor activities offered due to the amazing weather the music scene in Austin is extremely popular. Today, Austin hosts nearly 200 venues and is home to thousands of musicians. This means you can catch a show any day of the week, at almost any time. Recently named “Best Domestic Airport” in the U.S., Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) makes it easy to get to and from Austin by air. ABIA represents the first conversion of a U.S. Air Force Base to commercial air- port since the end of the Cold War. The Barbara Jordan Terminal is named for Austin’s own legendary and beloved U.S. Congresswoman, orator and civil rights leader. WHOYOUGONNACALL? Austin CVB – (800) 926-2282 512-542-9327 (fax) www.austintexas.org Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 73