Dallas is in transformation mode. But meetings and events aren’t missing a beat. As the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas expansion charges forward, planners aren’t facing limitations. Rather, they’re seizing an opportunity to rethink how high-impact events
come together.
Enter the rise of the self-contained meeting.
It’s a model that consolidates programming,
networking, accommodations, and dining
into a single, fully integrated footprint—no
convention center needed. With a deep bench
of full-service hotels, flexible venue spaces,
and connected campuses, this white paper will prove that Dallas is purpose-built to deliver this type of seamless experience.
In the pages ahead, expect to explore the city’s robust hospitality ecosystem that planners can plug into with ease, including:
• Large-scale, amenity-rich hotels
designed to host events under one roof,
supported by more than 35,000 hotel
rooms citywide.
• Walkable districts, including a downtown
core with more than 10,000 hotel rooms,
that seamlessly blend business with
dining, culture, and entertainment. | 
