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Dallas and Fort Worth Partner to Showcase World-Class Entertainment, Shopping and Cultural ArtsDate: 10/09/2007 As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, Dallas and Fort Worth have united in order to best showcase the area?s complementary cultural and historical icons. Under the Visit DFW program, the cities are highlighting their collective award-winning architecture, performing and visual arts, celebrated chefs and unrivaled shopping. The strategic approach has resulted in increased visitation to and media interest in the area nationwide and internationally. ?National and international audiences are well aware of our cities? Western heritage, from the Fort Worth Stockyards and Billy Bob?s Texas to the old Dallas television show, which is still popular in Europe,? said Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau President/CEO Phillip Jones. ?While we proudly recognize our past, our area has grown tremendously in size and sophistication with world-class art and museums, dining, retail and entertainment.? ?Visit DFW conveys the excitement and unique attributes of our collective cities,? said Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO David DuBois, CMP, CAE. ?Our entire region, which is branded collectively throughout the world, is a formidable travel destination with tremendous attractions to offer visitors. This initiative builds on the recognized DFW name and enhances the established marketing efforts of both Fort Worth and Dallas.? As neighboring cities, Dallas and Fort Worth not only share history and a world-class selection of attractions, museums, retail and golf courses, they share DFW International Airport, located midway between the two cities, and a partner in Visit DFW. The world's third busiest, the airport offers nearly 1,900 flights per day and non-stop service to 135 domestic and 38 international destinations and boasts a new state-of-the-art International Terminal D. In addition, the airport was ranked ?Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Large Airports? in North America by J.D. Power and Associates, and was named as 2006?s ?Best Airport for Customer Service in the Americas? by an Airports Council International survey of passengers. Non-stop daily service to Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich and other destinations provides international visitors with convenient access to the area. Upon arrival, visitors can experience a wide variety of entertainment, dining and lodging options. Following are a sampling of the many exciting new developments that are underway throughout area, which continue to enhance Dallas and Fort Worth?s reputation as a premier tourism destination for domestic and international travelers. Dallas While the flagship headquarters of Neiman Marcus department store, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, continues to reign as a legendary favorite in the heart of downtown, more than $12 billion in development underway in the heart of Dallas is providing new venues for millions of visitors flocking to downtown, Uptown and the Arts District each year: ? Loft apartments and condominiums with ground-floor retail in the heart of the city ? New hotels including the W Dallas-Victory, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and, soon, the Mandarin Oriental ? New entertainment and dining, including Victory Park with American Airlines Center for NHL hockey, NBA basketball and concerts; Ghostbar©, Bliss spa, House of Blues, Craft, N9NE Steakhouse, Nove, Victory Tavern, Stephan Pyles and Fearing?s ? New cultural venues in Arts District boasting The Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and, in 2009, the Dallas Center for Performing Arts ? Shopping venues from Highland Park Village and the recently expanded NorthPark Center, Galleria and West Village Fort Worth Known as the ?City of Cowboys and Culture,? Fort Worth is home to Sundance Square, one of the most dynamic downtowns in the country; the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, site of the world?s only daily cattle drive and Billy Bob?s Texas; and the Fort Worth Cultural District, often referred to as the museum capital of the Southwest. Other developments include: ? New Hotels: The Omni Fort Worth Hotel and the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa are expected to open in 2008. The recently renovated Embassy Suites Fort Worth Hotel is now open in downtown. ? Museum Expansions: In 2009, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will complete its new facility, designed by internationally acclaimed architectural firm Legorreta + Legorreta. The Kimbell Art Museum has selected Renzo Piano Building Workshop to design its addition, which will comprise a separate building located across the street from the current Museum. Just the Facts Location: Dallas and Fort Worth are located 30 miles from each other in North Central Texas. Population: The entire Dallas/Fort Worth area has more than six million residents; 1,232,940 live within the city limits of Dallas, the ninth-largest city in the USA, and 618,600 live in Fort Worth, America?s 17th- largest city. Together, they comprise the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the USA. Climate: Normal daily temperatures range from 34F-54.1F (1.11C-12.28C) in the coldest month, January, to 74.6F-95.4F (23.67C-35.22C) in the warmest month, July. On average, there are 232 sunny days each year. Spring and autumn are particularly pleasant times to visit. Further information: Visit www.dallasfortworthtravel.com Contact Information Kelly Campbell, Fort Worth CVB 817-698-7841 or cell: 817-917-6616 kellycampbell@fortworth.com Phyllis Hammond, Dallas CVB 214-571-1077 or cell: 214-632-5624 phammond@dallascvb.com
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