Texas Meeting Guide | Gulf Coast

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Where Business and Pleasure Meet

PERFECT DESTINATION for business and pleasure alike — that’s Galveston Island,

situated just 50 miles from Houston. With 5,000 hotel rooms and 291,000 square feet of meeting space just steps from the beach, plus warm breezes and temperate seas that complement its rich historic districts, award-winning restaurants, and bustling shops, this tropical paradise is a great op- tion for groups convening in Texas. Featuring exceptional Gulf Coast views, the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort is located on Seawall Boulevard, making it an ideal venue for beachfront meetings and conventions. The highly versatile, two-story, 140,000-square- foot facility has an exhibit hall, grand ballroom, breakout meeting areas, and modern AV technology, combined with the luxurious amenities of a top-tier, 700- room resort. Groups booking the Galves- ton Island Convention Center also enjoy complimentary transportation between contracted hotels and the facility, as well as free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Following business on the beach,

unforgettable memories among Galves- ton Island’s many unique offsite venues await. Attendees can experience the thrill of a lifetime with a flight in an authentic World War II aircraft at the Lone Star Flight Museum, or learn about Texas’ rich oil history at the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum. Moody Gardens, one of the area’s most popular attractions, offers groups the opportunity to travel the world’s oceans at the Aquarium Pyramid; mingle with tropical plants, exotic fish, and birds at the Rainforest Pyramid; or unravel the mysteries of science at the

30 convene at a glance

Hotel rooms: 5,000 hotel rooms, includ- ing 700 rooms at the 30-acre San Luis Resort

Convention facilities: The Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort has 140,000 square feet of function space.

Attractions: Beaches, Lone Star Flight Museum, Lone Star Offshore Drilling & Rig Museum, Moody Gardens, the Grand 1894 Opera House, 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, historic mansions, golf course, fishing, spas, his- toric shopping district

For more information: Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; phone: (409) 797-5163; website: www.meet galveston.com

to a tee: The golf course at Moody Gardens overlooks exciting attractions.

Discovery Pyramid. If you want to add historic charm to

your meeting, planners can convene in one of the city’s many historic homes or buildings, the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, the Lone Star Flight Museum, the Grand 1894 Opera House, or one of Galveston’s many historic mansions. c The Galveston Island Convention &

Visitors Bureau prides itself on making planning and implementing your meeting less time-consuming and more streamlined, providing you with complete hotel infor- mation and customized details to fit your needs. The Galveston Island CVB is your partner from the beginning and through- out, offering complimentary services and access to a convention services manager. With unique attractions, rich history, a

on the beach: The Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort is an ideal venue for beachfront meetings and conventions.

premier golf course, upscale spas, award- winning restaurants, and a historic shop- ping district, attendees are certain to fall in love with Galveston Island’s charm. The Galveston Island CVB team is dedicated to making your event a breeze.

ANDY SCHRADER