#STEIrving

501 West Las Colinas Boulevard,Irving TX 75039

10 March, 2023

Description

We invite you to our 4th annual Southern Travelers Explore Conference, taking place March 10-12, 2023 in Irving, Texas. #STEIrving will be an educational vacation with a true Southern experience. Travel writers, CVBs, and DMOs will convene at Irving's Texican Court for educational sessions, small group discussions, and a marketplace, while also enjoying some of Irving's fantastic offerings. TicketsTickets for #STEIrving are $229, and include all programming, local activities, meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners), networking opportunities, and a gift bag courtesy of our Product Sponsors. Whether you are a travel blogger, writer, influencer, or just a travel enthusiast, we would love for you to join us in Irving. Note: There may be an opportunity to apply for a Pre or Post FAM Trip. *CVBs and DMOs, email [email protected] for your ticket information. All ticket holders must be at least 21 years old. Weekend OverviewSchedule TBD Weekend will likely play out as: Friday (programming and opening event), Saturday (breakfast, programing, local activities and lunch, Dine-Around event), Sunday (brunch, programming, marketplace). Note: In your #STEHuntsville surveys, y'all wanted more programming (mostly small group discussions), and we will absolutely make that happen. Educational SessionsTBD Why Irving?If you like a nice big steak saddled up with your samba, farm-to-table with your honkytonk, or a little rock ‘n roll with your southern hospitality... you’re guaran-darn-teed to fit right in in Irving where you’re invited to stay and play in the heart of Irving’s Las Colinas Urban Center. With culture, adventure, and entertainment all in one compact, accessible footprint, there are more than enough things to see and do in Irving to fill up your weekend getaway. With a beautiful lake and Venetian-inspired waterways, Las Colinas in Irving makes gatherings scenic, charming, and safe. Now, we all know that any good getaway starts with an amazing stay, and your Irving weekend oasis in Las Colinas (the L.C.) has a one-of-a-kind vibe, pool scene, foodie fun and unique amenities like yard games, firepits for roasting s'mores and local musicians. Whew! As if that’s not enough to get excited about, the Texican Court is located smack-dab in the middle of Irving's walkable entertainment district with eateries & drinkeries galore, axe-throwing, live music, water sports, waterfront dining, patios on patios, lakeside strolling and more. Yippie ki-yay! Go ahead and pack those boots, the ones that were made for walkin’! Shhhh, y’all! Here’s a little secret. There’s more than one live music city in the Lone Star state! In the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth, Irving is stealing the spotlight with world-renown headliners, local bands and talented regional artists on stages across our emergent music city. The Toyota Music Factory and its Live Nation Pavilion top the charts, and you’ll have the opportunity to add these venues to your playlist. The new Toyota Music Factory is one of the most electrifying entertainment venues in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Home to a wide range of stellar bars and restaurants, and host to the best national and international touring music acts, the Toyota Music Factory is the proud cultural hub of Las Colinas. If you’re hankering to experience art and history... More than 200 former slaves are buried in the shadow of a busy highway in a hidden graveyard called Shelton's Bear Creek. Nine larger-than-life bronze mustangs gallop across a granite stream in the Las Colinas Urban Center at one of the largest and most spectacular equestrian sculptures in the world. And one modest home in South Irving housed the country’s most famous alleged assassin. You wouldn’t expect to find these things in a small Texas city, but each is a unique attraction in Irving. AccommodationsThe beautiful Texican Court will serve as both our meeting venue and host hotel for #STEIrving. Retro chic meets modern appeal at Texican Court, a distinctly Texan spot with no shortage of throwback charm. You will dig the Americana of this motor-court-style hotel where you can sip coffee in the rocking chair outside your room or soak in the sun at the pool. Nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped courtyards, Texican Court offers outdoor fun with lawn games like Jenga and cornhole, a circular outdoor swimming pool, comfy loungers, fire pits and complimentary bicycles. From the top-rated Two Mules Cantina with live music to the warm and inviting courtyard and signature s’mores kits with a gourmet menu selection, you’ll definitely want to stay for a spell! Texican Court blends relaxed luxury and modern amenities with the Timeless Hospitality that Valencia Hotel Group is known for. They are located in the Irving Entertainment District across the street from the Irving Convention Center and Toyota Music Factory, at Las Colinas in North Irving. The Texican Court is offering a discounted room rate of $129 per night for #STEIrving attendees. Booking details will be sent in your ticket confirmation email. Transportation will be available to/from all #STEIrving events from here, the host hotel. Note: Texican Court is extending the discounted rate before and after #STEIrving, should you wish to spend some time exploring the area on your own. Questions?Have questions about #STEIrving? Email Melody and Taylor at [email protected]. Stay up to date with all #STEIrving information on our Facebook page. Learn more about Southern Travelers Explore. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.