Sodexo Canada: The global leader who believes the difference a day makes
Founded in Marseille in 1966, and now operating in 53 countries, Sodexo provides facilities services that drive positive
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Established in 2003, CDW Canada is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare, Stamped Engineering Corporation: High quality, fit for purpose engineering services
Specializing in design engineering that is customized to the needs of the client, Stamped Engineering Corporation is a Alpine Building Maintenance: Customized cleaning solutions
Founded in 1980 in the interior of British Columbia, family-owned building services company Alpine Building Maintenance has evolved Case Design/Remodeling Halifax: Flawless design and execution
With two decades of experience, Case Design/Remodeling is a design-build renovation, remodeling, project and construction management team serving Weston Wood Solutions: One of Canada’s fastest growing companies
An innovative supplier of lumber and engineered wood products to window and door manufacturers in the Americas, Europe CDW Canada: Helping organizations navigate a complex IT market
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Reclaiming Canada’s key service export: Tourism
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The tensions currently exposed between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States, let alone the Digital transformations on the wrong end of the stick
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Destination Dallas: Everything’s bigger in Texas
There’s a well-known saying in the United States regarding the nation’s second largest state, declaring that “everything is bigger in Texas.” Located in the huge Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the city of Dallas is the most populous city in the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country. It’s fair to say that big is what Dallas does best.
The city’s location in the middle of the United States makes it ideally placed for travel to and from other US cities, coast to coast, as well as offering significant global appeal, with Dallas Fort-Worth being one of only a dozen or so airports in the world offering service to over 200 international locations.
Over the years, the region has hosted the headquarters for a diverse range of firms, with household names such as ExxonMobil, American Airlines, Toyota, and Dr Pepper all calling the region home. The Dallas Fort-Worth area boasts 22 Fortune 500 company headquarters and 42 headquarters from Fortune 1000 companies.
Global business is welcomed in Dallas. Situated in the heart of downtown, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas is one of the nation’s largest convention centers, with over a million people passing through its doors each year to attend major national and international conventions, meetings, concerts, and much more.
In nearby Fort Worth, north of the downtown core, are the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. These 98-acres of land contain a former livestock market and celebrate the area’s long tradition as part of the cattle industry. The Stockyards are now used primarily for shopping and entertainment, promoting the image of Fort Worth as America’s Cowtown.
When visiting Dallas, you won’t to miss out on sampling the region’s famous cuisine. The taste for great BBQ permeates the city, with restaurants such as the Lockhart Smokehouse on West Davis Street offering an authentic Texan BBQ experience. Equally sought after are the city’s unique Tex-Mex dishes, which can be sampled at Herrera’s Cafe on Sylvan Ave.
Heading into the Dallas Arts District will quickly quench any thirst for the city’s artistic culture. The Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Garden and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center are all located here, in an area offering music, performances, exhibits and tours, along with a wide selection of dining and shopping venues.
As far as sports are concerned, Dallas doesn’t disappoint. Home of the world famous Dallas Cowboys, the AT&T stadium in Arlington is the fourth largest in the NFL, offering an exciting match-day experience. If soccer is your thing, then MLS team Dallas FC is located in nearby Frisco, at the Toyota Stadium.
Dallas is most famous for the mystery surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. In downtown Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum is extremely popular, hosting special exhibits that explore the impact of this historic event. Whether or not you believe in the conspiracy theories, the museum is a fascinating place to spend an hour or two.
While here you simply must take a closer look at its incredible skyline. The historic Reunion Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, and its 470-foot-high GeO-Deck offers 360-degree panoramic views that will take your breath away. With a selection of dining, cocktails and private parties also on offer, the view is just the start.
Whether you are staying for a day, or a week, or even a month, Dallas promises to provide you with plenty of big experiences.
Our accommodation provider of choice when staying in Dallas is Stay Alfred, offering short or long-term stays right in the downtown core. Find out more at www.stayalfred.com.
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