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focus on: Dallas/Fort Worth Turnarounds boost Dallas, Fort Worth Ongoing development adds to vibrant urban cores Dallas is experiencing a Renaissance citywide, and more than $12 billion in new and ongoing development in the urban core offers a stellar selection of new dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural options for visitors. With the addition of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, W Dallas-Victory and the renovation of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Fairmont and the Hilton Anatole, Dallas continues to position itself as a top destination for business and leisure travelers. Accommodations in Dallas range from one-of-a-kind boutique hotels to luxury suites. The new Ritz-Carlton, Dallas features FearingÕs, the namesake restaurant of celebrated restaurateur and chef Dean Fearing that receives accolades from media and visitors alike. Located in the Uptown district, the hotel is the Þrst Ritz-Carlton in Texas and attracts worldwide leisure and business travelers due to its central location, well-appointed meeting space and superb service. W Dallas-Victory anchors the Victory Park development and provides an outlet for entertainment, rooms and relaxation. Recently rebranded under Rosewood Properties, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek sets the standard for luxury. From its secluded location nestled in the heart of Dallas, guests will enjoy Þve-star dining and a $20 million renovation that has transformed the Mansion Restaurant, ChefÕs Room and bar area, with a menu designed by Chef John Tesar. The Hilton Anatole has completed a multi-million dollar makeover that includes the chic new Gossip Bar in the Chantilly Lobby, the exclusive Executive Lounge on the towerÕs 25th ßoor and the renewed Wedgwood Ballroom to guarantee the perfect Þrst Ð and lasting Ð impression for a Texas icon. As the eighth-ranked North American convention and tradeshow destination, Dallas hosts major meetings including Mary Kay Inc., American Heart Association and, in 2010, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention and Business Expo. The Dallas Convention Center totals more Center recently completed a $75 million than 1 million square feet, of which more expansion and renovation. The Center than 700,000 is contiguous exhibit space features a total of 253,226 square feet with a 203,000-square-foot column-free of exhibit space; 41 breakout rooms; a exhibit hall, the largest in the United 28,160-square-foot ballroom, 13,500-seat States. In keeping with the eco-friendly arena and expanded dock facilities. In environment of meetings and conventions, addition, the CenterÕs public events plaza the convention center is committed to for outdoor gatherings links the Fort obtaining LEED certiÞcation for efÞciency Worth Water Gardens to the Convention in water, waste and energy output. CenterÕs new grand entrance. Meanwhile, the 17th-largest city in the While in Fort Worth, visitors can United States and still growing rapidly, Fort experience one of the most dynamic Worth continues to be one of the premier downtowns in the nation, exciting Western meeting destinations in the nation. Known heritage and the artistic masterpieces of as the ÒCity of Cowboys and Culture,Ó Fort Fort WorthÕs Cultural District. Worth is an exciting meetings, convention Fort WorthÕs downtown has gained and tourism destination. a reputation as one of the countryÕs One of the biggest reasons is most lively urban settings. The 35-block the transformation of the cityÕs Sundance Square entertainment district accommodations in its pedestrian-friendly is home to a collection of restaurants, and safe downtown. By the end of 2008, live music clubs, theatres, shops, the number of guest rooms will double exciting nightlife and the beautiful Bass to more than 2,000 rooms thanks to new Performance Hall, named as one of the top and renovated hotels, which will allow ten opera houses in the world. the city to host larger meetings than ever No visit to Texas is complete without a before. stop at the legendary Stockyards National Ground has been broken on the Omni Historic District. Unique attractions such Fort Worth Hotel, the new convention as the Fort Worth Herd daily cattle drive center headquarters facility. Expected to thrill visitors year-round. Top country music open in late 2008, this luxury property performers play the stage at Billy BobÕs will feature 607 rooms and nearly Texas, the ÒWorldÕs Largest Honky-Tonk,Ó 68,000 square feet of meeting space. and live rodeo takes place every weekend The 294-room Hilton Fort Worth and at Cowtown Coliseum, home to the 504-room Renaissance Worthington worldÕs original indoor rodeo. Shopping Hotel have both completed extensive for handcrafted cowboy boots, hats, renovations. The new Embassy Suites Hotel clothing and souvenirs is abundant in the Fort Worth-Downtown offers 156 two◆ Stockyards. room suites along with meeting spaces that are ideal for smaller events. In addition to 1,000 new hotel rooms, Fort Worth will be adding 1,000 new restaurant seats. Located within the hotels will be BobÕs Steak & Chop House (Omni Hotel); ShulaÕs 347 Grill (Sheraton); and RuthÕs Chris Steak House (Hilton). Two additional restaurants, Grace (Carter & Burgess building) and The Vault (The Tower) will be added in Sundance Square. The Fort Worth Convention Victory Park Credit: Jeremy Woodhouse May/June 2008 | Association LEADERSHIP 41

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Association Leadership - May/June 2008 Contents President’s Column Homepage 60-Second Solutions Cover Feature: Associations As a Profession Positivity: Key to Retaining Young Talent Perspectives Association Case Study TSAE Annual Conference TSAE's Newest CAEs New Members Community Spotlight Grand Membership Campaign Committee Thank-yous Austin Dallas/Fort Worth Index to Advertisers Advertiser.com The Lighter Side of Associations- New Feature

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