January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesDestinationWaco.org; @VisitWacoTexas
Home to Baylor University, Waco offers excellent amenities along the Brazos River and Interstate 35, according to Kaitlyn Skinner, destination marketing and tourism specialist for Destination Waco. “With downtown hotels just minutes from local shops and restaurants, Waco is …
January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesDiscoverDenton.com; @DiscoverDenton
“Home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, Denton offers groups excellent venues, more than 2,400 guest rooms, and outstanding amenities,” says Kristi Franz, executive director of Visit Denton.
LEED Gold-certified AAA Four Diamond Embassy Suites …
January 20, 2026
Prairies and LakesArlington.org; @Visit_Arlington
Opened in 2024, Arlington Convention Center Complex includes the 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel and the 300-room Live! by Loews Arlington. The complex offers more than 266,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, which includes a 51,224-square-foot ballroom with a …
January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitSanAntonio.com/Meeting-Professionals; @VisitSanAntonio
“San Antonio delivers the perfect balance of authenticity and inspiration,” according to Tyler Orwig, senior vice president of sales for Visit San Antonio. “After meeting in one of our state-of-the-art venues, groups can stroll to The Alamo, visit …
January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitMcAllen.com; @VisitMcAllen
McAllen Convention Center features 174,000 square feet of multifunctional space, including a 60,000-square-foot exhibition hall. The adjacent 1,800-seat Performing Arts Center is ideal for large sessions. The surrounding convention center district offers an array of accommodations, dining, entertainment,
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January 10, 2026
South Texas PlainsVisitLaredo.com; @VisitLaredoTX
Located on the U.S.-Mexico border, Laredo offers planners the energy and diversity of two nations and two cultures, all in one vibrant city, according to Sofia Soto, sales account coordinator for Visit Laredo. “Meeting planners love Laredo’s authentic cultural …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesLocated 20 minutes from Dallas, Plano has more than 60 hotels and more than 1,000 restaurants across four shopping, dining, and entertainment districts—all conveniently situated near convention hotels.
“Plano is truly the land of plenty,” says Mark W. Thompson, …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesVisitMesquiteTX.com; @VisitMesquiteTX
Mesquite is just 20 minutes east of Dallas and features the 160-room Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Mesquite, which includes 65,664 square feet of flexible space. The hotel’s largest space is the exhibit hall, which can accommodate up to 4,000 …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesVisitMcKinney.com; @VisitMcKinneyTX
“McKinney has the perfect balance of accessibility, charm, and character that keeps planners and groups coming back,” says Sarah Nolting, communications and media specialist for Visit McKinney.
The Sheraton McKinney Hotel features 11,451 square feet of indoor event space, …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesVisitFrisco.com; @VisitFriscoTX
Considered “Sports City USA,” Frisco is home to world-class athletic facilities and extensive event assets, including more than 430,000 square feet of meeting space and 4,635 hotel rooms.
“Along with our athletic amenities, planners love our vibrant cultural scene, …
