Make your hotel room reservations directly with the hotel.

Special AEA Room Rates: $198 single/double
Deadline for guaranteeing this rate is March 2, 2009
Reservations: 817-778-2000

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The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center will serve as the headquarters hotel for the AEA Convention. All meetings, workshops, and trade show will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.

Brimming with authentic Texas style and hospitality, the awe-inspiring Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center invites you to experience the energy and excitement of the Lone Star State. Overlooking beautiful Lake Grapevine, Gaylord Texan is just six minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Gaylord Texan is an ideal location for meetings, conventions and events of all sizes. As the most technologically sophisticated resort hotel in the Southwest, Gaylord Texan boasts over 400,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the 180,000 square foot Longhorn Exhibit Hall.

You'll be amazed at the four and a half acres of indoor gardens and winding waterways. Within this lush landscape you'll discover fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, and a 25,000-square-foot day spa and fitness center.

For late-night excitement including live music and dancing, nothing can match the energy of Glass Cactus nightclub.

This luxurious resort is the pride of Texas. It boasts 1,511 stylish guest rooms, including 127 spectacular suites. Every room features high-speed wireless Internet access, two phones, in-room coffee service, refrigerators, irons & ironing boards. You'll enjoy the private oasis of your large bath area with double vanities and make up mirrors. You can even charge your laptop in the in-room safe while you're away.