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B M & T ••• May/June 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 37 of investments and businesses was the most significant of these. Downtown Fort Worth is only 17.5 miles from the fourth-busiest airport in the world, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the best gateway into the Americas. For more information contact Visit Fort Worth at (800) 433-5747 or www.fortworth.com ccc HOUSTON ccc America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destina- tion, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to Space Center Houston. Later on, grab a bite in one of dozens of award-winning restaurants. Choose Houston for your next meeting or convention and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities set in a world-class city. From the Super Bowl to the International Quilt Festival to the Offshore Technology Conference, meeting planners and attendees recognize Houston as a top desti- nation for major events and successful happenings. The George R. Brown Convention Center provides an abundant amount of event space with 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibit, meeting and registration space 639,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space 88 meeting rooms totaling 185,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Houston is home to one of the oldest Juneteenth festiv- ities in the region – over 140 years old, to be exact. Parades, youth festivals, food vendors, church choirs, arts and crafts exhibits and many other attractions are all on vivid display at Emancipation Park. The Miller Outdoor Theatre also traditionally presents free concerts featuring Gulf Coast-based African American performers, a reminder that blues and jazz music have traditionally been an important part of Juneteenth events all over Texas. Traveling to Houston has never been easier. As the country's fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves over 180 cities worldwide between Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. For more information contact Visit Houston at (713) 853-8100 at ww.visithoustontexas.com. ccc SAN ANTONIO ccc Networking can happen anywhere that people are gathered, and it's so easy to come together in San Antonio's compact downtown. With more than 14,000 downtown hotel rooms and the Henry B. González Convention Center located on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, attendees move seamlessly from thousands of nearby hotels to the 1.6 million-sq. ft. Convention Center, all without sacrificing valuable time. All of this, plus 300 days of sunshine a year make meeting here easier than ever. Capturing the minds of your attendees first requires capturing their attention, and the innovations at the trans- formed Henry B. González Convention Center are rivet- ing. Floor-to-ceiling windows, cantilevered balconies and tree-lined terraces make any event here truly memorable. And for meeting professionals, abundant flexible space and the latest technology upgrades make planning here easier than ever. A picturesque city in the heart of Texas, San Antonio, home to the legendary Alamo and world famous River Walk, hosts a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, legendary architecture and moving history. The city's heritage and traditions are rich, as are its modern pleasures. With a cos- mopolitan blend of top-notch golf courses, remarkable dining and nightlife options, art galleries, spas, theme parks and shopping, there's no shortage of authentic experiences – most of which are just steps from hotels and the convention center. Located in north central San Antonio, the San Antonio International Airport is approximately eight miles form downtown, and is easily accessible from the major high- ways in and around the city. Two terminals serve the pub- lic, and 12 airlines service the airport. For more information contact Visit San Antonio at (800) 447-3372 at www.visitsantonio.com. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center George R. Brown Convention Center