EXHIBITORMagazine, a leading industry publication honoring the best in event venues, named Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas a Center of Excellence for a third year.
Dallas, TX – On October 7, EXHIBITOR announced the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) as one of North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and events. In2019, Exhibitor Group, which produces both EXHIBITOR magazine and Find It on EXHIBITORXchange, the buyer’s guide to trade show products and services, announced an initiative to identify and recognize North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and events. Small, medium, and large convention centers throughout North America were considered and evaluated using an objective algorithm and a myriad of criteria.
“While individual exhibit managers rarely have a say in where their trade shows are held, they are often the ones most impacted by that decision. This is their opportunity to give credit where credit is due and celebrate the exhibitor-friendly venues that do their part to make trade shows and events as smooth, successful, and painless as possible,” said Travis Stanton, editor in chief of EXHIBITOR magazine, noting that everything from health and safety protocols to the cost and quality of Wi-Fi access can have a significant impact on exhibiting companies’ experiences at events. “Simply by virtue of being included in this list, these facilities have proven their ability to host trade shows and events of all shapes and sizes while providing world-class service and state-of-the-art accommodations.”
“In the year following the pandemic, our industry has seen a lot of change. This award truly speaks to our team’s commitment to fostering excellence and showcasing their ability to pivot no matter what circumstances come their way,” said Anthony Lopez, General Manager of the KBHCCD. “We continue to work hard to have a positive impact in our industry through service enhancements, sustainability initiatives, and forward-thinking safety, security and sanitation procedures.”
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas is managed by OVG360. For more information about the KBHCCD, please visit dallasconventioncenter.com or phone
(214) 939-2700. To learn more about EXHIBITOR Magazine and the Centers of Excellence awards, visit exhibitoronline.com/awards/coe.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas | 650 S. Griffin St. | Dallas, TX 75202
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ re-accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. This is year two for the KBHCCD and a great achievement as GBAC affirmed their procedures and protocols. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the KBHCCD has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility. They continue to enhance what they have learned throughout the various stages of the pandemic.
On Oct. 23, the first Together Again Expo Hometown Series will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), which closed in March due to COVID-19. Hosted by the Alliance Nationwide Exposition and their partner, the Texas Live Events Coalition, the expo is a demonstration of how trade shows and live events may happen safely and responsibly.
Earlier this year, Exhibitor Media Group, which produces both EXHIBITOR magazine and Find It – Marketplace, the buyer’s guide to trade show products and services, announced an initiative to identify and recognize North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and events.
DALLAS Spectra has named industry veteran J. Anthony Lopez the new GM for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCCD), effective yesterday.
Stacey Church, who has served as general manager of the Kentucky International Convention Center since January 2018, has accepted a leadership role at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas.
The City Council approved a 5-year contract with Spectra Venue Management to manage the day-to-day client and facility operations of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), in order to improve the client experience and increase revenues, making Dallas a high performing convention and event city.
The Dallas Convention Center is now the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, after the City Council voted 11-0 Wednesday to rename the facility in honor of the retired U.S. senator.
