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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail

2 shows hosted · 1 upcoming

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TXDirections

About this venue

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center sits on the shores of Lake Grapevine, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is one of the largest event venues in the Dallas area. The hotel offers roughly 490,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, 1,814 newly renovated guest rooms, and 127 newly renovated suites, along with its lakeside event venue, the Glass Cactus. The property features 89 distinct event spaces and meeting rooms. Additional on-site amenities include four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, four award-winning restaurants and bars, the Relâche Spa, and a fitness center, plus a seasonal 10-acre outdoor water park.

Parking

On-site self-parking and valet parking are available at the Gaylord Texan (fees apply and are subject to change). Published rates have listed self-parking at $25 plus tax and valet at $45 plus tax. Overnight parking typically includes in/out privileges. Note that daily and hourly rates can vary, so confirm current pricing with the venue at the time of the event.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is the closest airport to the Gaylord Texan, located approximately 6.0 miles from the property. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, so plan for a taxi, rideshare, rental car, or private transfer for the short trip from the airport. Rideshare services operate throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and the City of Grapevine also operates a local shuttle serving designated Grapevine locations.

Nearby hotels

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center itself serves as the host hotel, with more than 1,800 guest rooms on site, making it the most convenient option for conference attendees. Because the resort is adjacent to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, numerous additional hotels are located within a short drive in the Grapevine/DFW Airport area, including:

  • Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Grapevine
  • Various airport-area and Grapevine Mills-area hotels

Historic Downtown Grapevine and Grapevine Mills, both about 2 to 3 miles away, also offer nearby lodging and dining.

Upcoming shows

FSTEC | Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase 2026 in Grapevine, TX
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FSTEC | Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase 2026

Sep
23

FS/TEC (Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase) is a leading B2B event where restaurant operators and foodservice leaders connect with the technology providers reshaping the industry. FS/TEC has been the premier event for over 30 years, where forward-thinking restaurant operators meet cutting-edge technology, and in three transformative days attendees discover cutting-edge solutions, connect with top industry executives, and tackle real-world challenges head-on. The conference pairs an expert-led agenda with a large exhibition floor. The 2026 program promises insights from 70+ expert speakers in AI and restaurant technology, the industry's largest food tech show floor with 230+ leading tech providers, and networking with 800+ top executives, including 43% at VP-level or higher. Sessions cover topics such as utilizing AI, cybersecurity, loyalty programs and customer data, and the latest tech innovations. With 87% of attendees holding decision-making authority, FS/TEC offers restaurant operators and suppliers a focused opportunity to secure a competitive edge in the digital restaurant revolution. It is best suited to restaurant and noncommercial foodservice operators, senior executives, and technology suppliers seeking meaningful, face-to-face business connections.

Grapevine, TX
September 23, 2026
230Exhibitors
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