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convention center showcase Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center san antonio, texas culinary destination, with worldly alcoves that delve into the savory delights of European cuisine. For a local splash, make arrangements for a dinner cruise along the San Antonio River. Delegates can select from an array of Texas wines, specialty margaritas, and authentic cuisines catered by your choice of many River Walk restaurants. A cocktail cruise is also a chic way to immerse delegates in the flow of downtown culture. RECREATION With 300 days of sunshine a year, San Antonio’s temperate climate provides a year-round retreat complete with awardwinning golf courses, spas, theme parks such as SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, culture-rich districts, nationally acclaimed museums, and historic icons including the Alamo and four other Spanish colonial missions. All this and more makes San Antonio an ideal place to bring the family or plan a few extra vacation days before and after meetings. ACCESS Centrally located between the east and west coasts, the San Antonio International Airport hosts more than 20 airline carriers providing non-stop service to 41 different markets. The airport is approximately eight miles from downtown where delegates will find one of San Antonio’s most notable features, the River Walk. It meanders through the convention center and other meeting facilities, connecting them with hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment options, and historic sightsmaking San Antonio an easy city to get around whether by foot or river taxi. Other convenient means of transportation include charming trolleys and cab rides where four people ride for the price of one. CONTACT Steve Clanton VP, Sales & Services (866) 517-7771 Fax: (210) 207-6739 E-mail: convention@ visitsanantonio.com www.visitsanantonio.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Old World roots meet modern sensibility. STAT CHECK HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER Total Exhibit Space: 600,000 sf Largest Ballroom: 40,000 sf Meeting Rooms: 63 Largest Banquet: 3,380 Parking Spaces: N/A Bask in the warmth of San Antonio—the way its affectionate culture opens the doors to centuries of inspiration. Originally part of colonial Spain, San Antonio has evolved into an ideal meeting destination. The seventh largest city in the nation offers metropolitan venues and lavish accommodations, all while maintaining its Old World roots exuded through diverse artistry, Tex-Mex cuisine, and an intimate and exquisite culture. CONVENTION CENTER Enter the heart of San Antonio through the doors of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; an unequaled marriage of steel, style, and state-of the-art technology. With a footprint of over 1.3 million square feet, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center offers incomparable flexibility and numerous options to meet group needs. Take advantage of 600,000 square feet of meeting space to include 440,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. Other key features encompass three hotel-quality ballrooms, including a 40,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, plus 63 breakout rooms, the 2,500-seat Lila Cockrell Theatre for the Perform- ing Arts, and an executive assembly hall with interpreting rooms for international meetings. Beyond the convention center’s top-notch meeting facilities, its grand façade, art-filled details, and River Walk location make it one of many reasons that San Antonio is a convention destination like nowhere else. ACCOMMODATIONS San Antonio has something for everyone with almost 36,000 hotel rooms throughout the metro area and more than 12,500 located in beautiful downtown. Expect to find worldclass meeting hotels, lavish resorts, historic boutiques, and options that are perfect for every budget. San Antonio recently welcomed the new Grand Hyatt with 1,003 rooms and 115,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, much of which overlooks the famed River Walk. This highly anticipated property is also adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. DINING Best known for perfecting TexMex (a must-experience for every itinerary), San Antonio continues to emerge as a major 32 April 21, 2008 http://convention@visitsanantonio.com http://convention@visitsanantonio.com http://www.visitsanantonio.com

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