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In The News

When the Austin Convention Center is in the news, we like to let you know about it! Browse this page for links to news publications, trade journals, videos, and more that feature stories about the Austin Convention Center Department and its team members.

January 21, 2021

Austin Convention Center using UV-technology to help keep staff safe

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November 30, 2020

Austin Convention Center Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

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November 30, 2020

How You Can Find All GBAC STAR-Accredited Facilities in One Place

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September 30, 2020

Austin Convention Center Department aiming for GBAC STAR accreditation

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September 4, 2020

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: More Than Just Buzzwords

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July 25, 2020

Austin Convention Center Ready to Help

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July 20, 2020

3 DMOs on Group Business in the Living-With-COVID-19 World

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July 16, 2020

Protocols in Place Post-COVID-19

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June 18, 2020

The Era of the Virtual Tour

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June 17, 2020

Austin Convention Center - Helping Our Community and the Stability of a Deltoid Executive Team

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April 27, 2020

Austin Convention Center Department Staff Aid in Creating Shelf-Stable Food Packages

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April 21, 2020

The Face Shield Project - Photo Gallery

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April 15, 2020

Austin Convention Center Featured in Facilities and Destinations

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February 21, 2020

Thousands gather for QuiltCon at Austin Convention Center

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January 19, 2020

President Trump Speaks at Austin Convention Center

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January 15, 2020

The Creative Center

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November 14, 2019

Austin Convention Center: TxN 20 Leading with Employees

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May 24, 2019

$1B-plus expansion of Austin Convention Center picks up Council's endorsement

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Parking Information

Two Garages

  • 201 EAST 2ND STREET
    10-story, 1,000-space garage just two blocks west of the facility.
    Entrances on Brazos and San Jacinto
    Clearance Height: 6’9”
  • 601 EAST 5TH STREET
    5-story, 685-space garage just north of the facility
    Entrance on 5th Street
    Clearance Height: 6’11”

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Downtown & Vicinity

Easy to access the Austin Convention Center at its central downtown location from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, I-35, or Loop 1 by car or public transportation.

The Austin Convention Center is located at 500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, circled by 10,155 hotel room swithin a two-mile radius.

  • By the end of 2020, 12,144 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown.
  • By the end of 2019, 11,389 hotel rooms are projected to be available downtown

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