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This Weekend in Irving

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Irving, Texas is an ideal location for association gatherings of all types. Irving meeting and conference spaces range from hotels and restaurants to dedicated event venues like the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. Located in the heart of the DFW Metroplex, Irving offers visitors rare small-town charm coupled with first-class facilities in the densely populated DFW region, making it the destination of choice for many associations, from professional groups to bloggers to bank associations.

Take Your Pick of Places

Irving is home to a number of hotels perfectly suited to host your next association meeting. Looking to get in and out of your meeting with ease? Wingate Inn by Wyndham - DFW Airport North puts you right next to DFW International Airport. With 650 square feet of event space, the hotel features two meeting rooms that can be arranged to accommodate 40 conference or banquet guests. Offering special group rates, this may be the meeting solution you’ve been looking for. The convenient airport shuttle gets you and your guests to and from DFW Airport with ease.

Of course, it’s never a bad idea to bring your association meeting closer to the action of Irving and Las Colinas. With a wide selection of engaging activities and amenities to explore, including concerts at the Toyota Music Factory, new restaurants in the Water Street District, and historical features in the Irving Heritage District, your meeting guests will have plenty to do in their downtime.

Meetings in Irving often take place in one of the many excellent hotels in the Las Colinas area. Small groups may want to reserve a room at the Hampton Inn Dallas - Irving - Las Colinas. Meeting rooms here total 450 square feet, ideal for an intimate setting, and come with all the features you need for your meeting, from Wi-Fi to media equipment.

Larger association groups should check out Springhill Suites Dallas DFW Airport East/Las Colinas. With eight event rooms providing a collective 6,231 square feet of meeting space, the venue can easily fit 150 guests. Strong Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and professional event coordinators and culinary staff all help to make your gathering a success.

Located in the heart of the dynamic dining and Entertainment District of Las Colinas, the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas makes for a sophisticated meeting choice. This expansive space can be customized to fit the needs of associations large and small, including medical associations, real estate groups, journalism gatherings, and more. The Convention Center is known for its attention to detail, both inside and outside the building. Stunning architecture, top-notch amenities, and outstanding customer service all help make meetings memorable.

And, if you need help with media, getting to and from the Convention Center, assistance registering your guests, or photo and video services, the award-winning team at the Irving Convention Center is always at the ready. They have received consecutive Gold Service Awards from Meetings & Conventions, successive Awards of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel, and multiple Pinnacle Awards from Successful Meetings. 

Support That Counts

Beyond the Irving Convention Center, the team at the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau is also happy to assist you with details like site selection, event planning, and activity coordination. Some of the complimentary services they can provide include registration personnel, name badges, visitor bags and brochures, and room night incentives for qualifying groups. Submit an RFP to get started on booking a venue for your association today.

Government Groups

It’s a maximum three-hour flight to Irving from anywhere in the continental United States, making it an easy and economical destination for government groups and meetings. Whether it’s a federal, state, regional, or local government group, Irving has plenty of meeting venues and hotels for every size and budget. Many venues in the city even offer government and military rates to meeting groups, making the choice to pick Irving for your next government meeting even easier.

An Abundance of Venues

For the added ease of getting in and out of Dallas, there are dozens of hotels near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with complimentary shuttle service that will save you and your attendees time. Just two miles from the airport, Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport South is home to 9,000 square feet of flexible space, perfect for government groups. Embassy Suites offers group booking, on-site catering, and stylish meeting rooms. Attendees love the naturally lit meeting spaces and airy atrium, perfect for lunches and receptions.

To take advantage of the amenities of Irving’s extensive master-planned community, Las Colinas, host your next government group meeting at a venue like NYLO Las Colinas Tapestry Collection by Hilton. This boutique-style hotel offers real-world functionality and practicality for productive meetings. With six rooms boasting 10,275 square feet of meeting space, events at NYLO can be customized to meet your exact needs. Private boardrooms, dynamic open-plan spaces, and an expansive pool deck can all be configured for meetings. Larger government groups can gather in the light-filled ballroom with space for 300 guests.

Government groups and meetings also enjoy functions at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The convention center is a stunning building that is a Silver LEED structure with sweeping views. The venue provides more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space on three levels. The lower level houses a 50,000-square-foot, column-free exhibition hall, ideal for large government groups. The convention center also offers 20 smaller conference rooms that are each 1,000 square feet for meetings or workshops. 

On the top two floors, you will find a junior ballroom along with a 20,000-square-foot grand ballroom, both of which provide space for large gatherings with the option of on-site catering from the convention center’s exquisite caterer. All spaces also provide ample pre-function space for registration.

Award-Winning Support

Whether you need media help or transportation and registration assistance, the award-winning team at the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau is there to assist. The team has been awarded consecutive Gold Service Awards from Meetings & Conventions, successive Awards of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel, and multiple Pinnacle Awards from Successful Meetings. Submit an RFP or contact us to find out how to make your government group meeting a success.

Corporate Groups

Home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies, Irving knows how to host a corporate event. Spacious ballrooms, modern conference rooms, and state-of-the-art amenities allow corporate groups in Irving to have productive, successful gatherings.

Venues With All You Need

With 90 hotels providing hundreds of thousands of square feet of meeting space and more than 13,000 comfortable rooms, Irving is a prime destination for corporate groups and retreats. 

For travel convenience, there are dozens of hotels near the DFW Airport equipped with excellent meeting and retreat amenities. The Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, for example, is an ideal space to host corporate groups in Irving. The hotel offers over 20,000 square feet of function space in more than 30 rooms of varied sizes. Meeting rooms, board rooms, and two ballrooms provide a variety of possibilities for groups from 10 to 1,300 in size. As a major convention hotel, the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel also offers plenty of pre-function space.

For close proximity to the Toyota Music Factory and the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, explore the wide range of hotels in the Las Colinas area. Right in the heart of everything is The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, which opened in 2019. The hotel boasts more than 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space for events, including two ballrooms, two boardrooms, and a 10,000-square-foot event lawn space by the pool. The location places your group right next door to all of Irving’s best amenities.

Corporate groups in Irving also love taking advantage of the spectacular waterfront location of the Omni Las Colinas Hotel on Lake Carolyn. Here, guests can enjoy fine dining and luxury spa services in addition to convenience. Attendees can even explore the Mandalay Canal by gondola or stand-up paddleboard. The hotel features 16 multipurpose function rooms with more than 31,000 square feet of meeting space, making it one of the finest locations for corporate retreats in Irving.

For another outstanding Irving meeting experience, be sure to check out the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This leading-edge 275,000-square-foot Silver LEED meeting venue provides more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space on three levels, all managed by expert hospitality professionals. The convention center also includes 20 breakout rooms that are each 1,000 square feet, ideal for business groups in need of work space. The junior ballroom or 20,000-square-foot grand ballroom provide ample space for corporate gatherings with the option of delicious on-site catering.

Award-Winning Staff

From media assistance or transportation and registration help, the award-winning team at the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau is there to assist. This stellar team has been awarded consecutive Gold Service Awards from Meetings & Conventions, successive Awards of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel, and multiple Pinnacle Awards from Successful Meetings. Submit an RFP or contact us to find out how to make your corporate group event a success