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Hotel & Travel Information
Conference Hotel - The conference hotel is now sold out.

Gaylord Texan™ Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 778-1000
www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan/



Overflow Hotels


Embassy Suites Outdoor World
2401 Bass Pro Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.outdoorworld.embassysuites.com


The Embassy Suites Outdoor World is offering a $189.00 special conference rate and is a full-service upscale all-suite hotel approximately 5 minutes from the Gaylord Texan Resort.

To make reservations, please call 1-800-EMBASSY and reference HDI. Hotel sleeping rooms will be based on availability. A shuttle service from the Embassy Suites to the Gaylord Texan Resort will be available Sunday through Wednesday.



Hyatt Regency DFW
International Parkway
DFW Airport, TX 75261
www.hyattregencydfw.com


We have negotiated a special conference rate of $190.00 at the Hyatt Regency DFW as our overflow hotel. The Hyatt Regency is a 4-star property located at the DFW airport approximately 10 minutes from the Gaylord Texan Resort.

To make reservations, please call 800-223-1234 and reference HDI. Hotel sleeping rooms will be based on availability. A shuttle service from the Hyatt to the Gaylord Texan Resort will be available Sunday through Wednesday. These conference rates will be available until February 13, 2008 OR until the rooms sell out.
Travel Information

Discounted Conference Airfares
American Airlines is the official carrier of the HDI 2008 Conference. To take advantage of these special discounted fares, you may reach America Airlines directly by phoning:

American Airlines
www.aa.com
Promotion Code: A2238AQ
800-433-1790

Discounted Car Rental Rates

Avis Corporation
800-331-1600
AWD Code: J866427
Fast Facts on the Gaylord Texan Resort

Dining Experiences
Glass Cactus Nightclub
Enjoy upscale “club cuisine” and sample tequilas from the largest selection in the state of Texas

Old Hickory Steak House
Specializing in prime aged steaks and regional wines

Ama Lur
Contemporary Southwestern creations from award-winning Texas chef Stephan Pyles

Riverwalk Café
Riverside market-style eatery featuring regional foods

Texan Station
A sports bar with 50 TV screens and virtual games

Silver Bar
The elegance and sophistication of a bygone era

Java Coast
Stop by for sandwiches, salads, and coffee any hour of the day or night

Pool Bar and Grill
Pool bar and cabanas open seasonally

In-Room Dining
Available 24 hours a day

Grapevine Restaurants
Located just a 5-minute shuttle bus away, the town of Grapevine offers a host of eateries to experience and enjoy.

Recreation, Relaxation and Entertainment
• 18-hole championship golf at adjacent Cowboys Golf Club
• Southwestern-style outdoor pool
• Marina access on Lake Grapevine
• Relâche – our 25,000-square-foot European inspired spa/salon and fitness center with 14 treatment rooms and 20-meter indoor lap pool
• Five-minutes to Grapevine Mills outlet mall and historic downtown Grapevine
• Glass Cactus nightclub, featuring 39,000-square feet of space; an entertainment stage and dance floor; five high-energy bars; a multi-tiered deck overlooking the shores of Lake Grapevine; and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video systems

Location
• Ten minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
• Twenty minutes from downtown Dallas or Fort Worth

$10 Resort Fee Includes:
• In-room safes that can recharge laptops or mobile phones
• High Speed Internet access
• Coffee Maker with Daily Coffee refills
• Refrigerator with 2 bottled waters refilled daily
• Complimentary local and 1-800 telephone calls
• Fitness Center access
• Daily newspaper
• Shuttle service to Grapevine and other local areas