Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 9) AUSTIN AT yOUr SErvICE When you plan a meeting in Austin, you tap into the highest level of professional service. From high-tech conventions to the most exclusive executive retreat, our expert Convention Sales and Services staff are ready to help you create a successful, smash-hit event. Austin’s standing as a popular domestic and international meeting destination comes from our walkable downtown, vibrant entertainment districts, hospitable convention and meeting facilities and convenient access to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We’ve got what busy professionals need to thrive — 5,500 amenity-filled downtown hotel rooms and 20,000 more around town, free wireless Internet throughout the heart of the city and plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind. Attendees love our beautiful natural landscapes, nonstop music scene, smalltown charm and big-city perks. Use this Meeting Planner & Destination Guide to find the perfect accommodations, restaurants, attractions and venues to make your meeting a memorable one. ustin at your Service The Sweet Sound of Success For the full Austin experience, add a little rhythm to your event. The Austin Music Office is here to match your group with one of 1,900 local artists and nearly 200 music venues. As The Live Music Capital of the World®, music is a $600 million industry in Austin and a huge part of the local vibe. The area music scene has spawned a multitude of Grammy Award-winning talent, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson and the Dixie Chicks, and we’re always keeping our ears open for the next great sound. For help booking local bands, contact Austin Music Office Director, Rose Reyes, at 512-583-7230 or email rreyes@austintexas.org. www.austintexas.org 9
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