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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Business Opportunities Forum

The City of Dallas Convention and Event Services Department, in collaboration with the Office of Procurement Services and Small Business Center, will host several outreach sessions on February 17 and 21, 2023 to provide an overview of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan and the timeline for the Project Manager/Owner’s Representative solicitation proposal submissions.

Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Ballroom D3 East Fork

Address: 650 S. Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Friday, February 17

Session1:  8 to 9:30 a.m. (In-Person Only)
Session 2:  12 to 1:30 p.m. (In-Person Only)
Session 3:  6 to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual Only by WebEX)

http://bit.ly/KBHCC-2-17  

https://dallascityhall.webex.com/dallascityhall/j.php?MTID=me6cb43a825825dfeafd114a4c120cac7

Tuesday, February 21

Session4: 12 to 1:30 p.m. (In-Person Only)
Session 5:  6 to 7:30 p.m. (Hybrid – In-Person and by WebEx)

http://bit.ly/KBHCC-2-21

https://dallascityhall.webex.com/dallascityhall/j.php?MTID=m852df9abf9fd57fc2aa51f62880fbcc2

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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Named Among Best Convention Centers in North America

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

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Re-Accreditation

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.

KBHCCD Prepares to Host the Together Again Expo

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.

EXHIBITOR Magazine Honors Best North American Convention Centers

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.

J. Anthony Lopez Named GM Of Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

DALLAS Spectra has named industry veteran J. Anthony Lopez the new GM for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCCD), effective yesterday.

Dallas convention center's first-ever private manager names assistant GM

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.

City Council Approves Contract for the Private Management of the Kay Bailey Hutchison 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.

Dallas Convention Center is renamed for Kay Bailey Hutchison

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.