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, …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesFortWorth.com; @VisitFortWorth
Approximately 30 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Fort Worth Convention Center offers more than 230,000 square feet of flexible event space, including an exhibit hall with a theater-style seating capacity of 18,260 people. The venue is …
January 10, 2026
Prairies and LakesVisitDallas.com; @Visit_Dallas
The $3 billion renovation of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas continues, with a projected completion date of 2029. “The new center will drastically improve Dallas’ urban landscape, offering 750,000 square feet of exhibit space, 181,000 square feet of …
January 10, 2026
Piney Woods“Tyler offers a small-town ambiance that meeting planners and attendees love,” says Susan Travis, vice president of sales for Visit Tyler. “We also have many of the ‘big-city’ amenities groups want, such as excellent venues, competitive hotel rates, and outstanding …
January 10, 2026
Piney WoodsVisitTheWoodlandsCVB.com; @VisitTheWoodlands
The 402-room Woodlands® Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 75,000 square feet of event space, including a ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 for receptions. The resort also has six dining experiences and two championship golf courses. …
January 10, 2026
Piney WoodsVisitNacogdoches.org; @VisitNac
Recognized as Texas’ oldest town and home to Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), Nacogdoches offers historic charm and modern venues set against a wooded east Texas landscape. “Around just about every corner in Nacogdoches, there is something for planners …
January 10, 2026
Piney WoodsConroe, north of Houston, is a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with natural attractions nearby, including Lake Conroe and Sam Houston National Forest. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 45 minutes away.
The 303-room …
January 10, 2026
Gulf CoastExploreVictoriaTexas.com; @ExploreVictoriaTexas
Victoria is located two hours from four major Texas cities: Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio. Meeting venues include Victoria College’s Conference & Education Center, which can accommodate up to 300 people. Victoria Community …
