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Arlington Travel & Tourism Summaries (as of March 2008)
Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Research summaries
Conventions & Arlington Convention Center
Arlington Convention Center
• Located 15 minutes south of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 40 minutes southwest of Love Field
• ACC is located just north of Rangers Ballpark in Arlington with scenic views of Six Flags Over Texas.
• The Sheraton Hotel is located adjacently to the ACC and is currently undergoing a $15 million renovation.
Arlington Convention Center Grand Hall
o 30,000 square feet of divisible, column-free space and a combined 10,700 square feet of indoor pre-function gallery and outdoor terrace overlooking Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
o Ceiling height of 30 feet
o 100 hang points
• Exhibition/Assembly Hall
o 48,600 square feet of column-free space or theater-style seating for 5,300 or 2,800 banquet seating
o Fully ADA compliant
o Two drive-in delivery doors
o 25’ ceiling height
o 276 10x10 exhibit booths
• Meeting Rooms
o 8,500 square feet of divisible meeting space in up to 12 separate meeting rooms.
o Individual climate controls, lighting and sound connections, Internet access and teleconferencing capabilities.
• Support Services
o Culinaire International provides catering functions.
o The ACC provides on on-site Chef.
• Total operating revenue, including gross food and beverage sales, was approximately $4.5 million in 2007. Source: HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting, 2006.
• In FY 2007 (October 2006-September 2007), the Arlington CVB provides services to 172 meetings and conventions held at the ACC or Arlington hotels. Estimated attendance for these groups was 17,522. These numbers do not reflect shows that have a primarily local attendance such as crafts shows, home and garden shows, civic events and local job fairs.
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