AWSM will hold its 2020 convention July 30 - August 2 at the Fairmont Dallas in Texas. AWSM previously met in Dallas for the organization’s 20th anniversary meeting, in 2007. Dallas was selected ahead of Atlanta and the Los Angeles area because of its central location and competitive prices.

All members who sign up during the early registration period – which runs May 15-31 – will be offered a reduced registration rate of $300. After May 31, general registration prices are in effect: $750 for nonmembers, $425 for professional members and $350 for student members. Cancellations are subject to a $25 fee. No refunds will be processed after June 15. #AWSM2019 registration will close June 25 or before if the event has reached capacity. The past three AWSM conventions have been sell outs.

Fairmont Dallas, located in the heart of the downtown arts district, will offer #AWSM2020 attendees a rate of $169/night for singles and doubles during the program. Additional adult occupants in the guest rooms are subject to a fee. The rate is good two days before and after the convention, subject to availability, and includes complimentary internet. Valet parking is available to attendees at a discounted rate of $20/night.

The closest airport is Love Field (DAL) – which is seven miles from the hotel and served by Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located 19 miles away and the country’s largest hub for American Airlines. Other North American airlines serving DFW: Air Canada, Alaska, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, United and WestJet. As always, AWSM will look to secure nominal airline and airport shuttle discounts for attendees. Questions: awsmboard@gmail.com