Dallas: The perfect convention destination

With a wide variety of entertainment options, cultural destinations, and large meeting spaces, Dallas is the perfect spot to hold regional or national conventions. Two major airports and a network of interstate highways allow for easy access from any part of the country. Don’t forget the unique combination of Texas hospitality and Latino culture that Dallas has to offer.

Not only does Dallas offer state-of-the-art facilities through it’s recently renovated and expanded convention center and hotels, but it also provides the opportunity to combine business with a family vacation. Baseball, football, hockey, soccer, and basketball games; the State Fair of Texas; amusement parks; theater; shopping; major concerts; dining, live music and dancing are just some of the many activities of which families, couples and individuals can take advantage during convention breaks or as part of schedules conference activities.

National and regional groups who recently have held their conventions in Dallas include SER-Jobs for Progress (2007), the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters (2007) and the IECE Christian Church (2007).

“Dallas is at the center of the country and easily accessible to our members from across the nation,” said Sal Morales, co-chair of the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters 2007 convention. “The city and its residents are welcoming, and we can easily find the meeting space to accommodate our workshops and the entertainment venues and restaurants to satisfy the diverse tastes of our Latino members and their families.”

“Dallas has welcomed us with open arms and the city’s convention experts did everything possible to accommodate our needs,” said Pastor Miguel Contreras, IECE Christian Church. “Dallas is one of the best cities in the country to come together, whether it’s a small group or a large one like ours.”

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