DFW International Airport to host 2008 airport cities conference

The Dallas/Fort Worth area is already recognized as one of the top "airport cities" in the Americas.

The announcement was made Tuesday by DFW chief executive officer, Jeff Fegan, to coincide with the 2007 Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition in Frankfurt.

"DFW is a central force behind the growth of Texas into one of the nation's most prosperous and international economies," said Fegan. "Airports are a magnet for businesses and developments that cater to air cargo and passenger services, and with 18,000 acres of land, DFW has the unique ability to attract this growth while operating a world-class facility for travelers. Upon seeing the success of our airport, other airports around the world are now also seizing on this opportunity to bring new services to their guests and bring new jobs and businesses to their communities."

DFW is already home to several infrastructure developments arising from its close linkage to the aviation industry: massive air cargo developments; private warehouse/distribution centers; two 18-hole golf courses; a Grand Hyatt and a Hyatt Regency hotel, and a number of other corporate entities.

In addition to the business of aviation, DFW authorities have initiated a comprehensive land use plan to facilitate growth and capitalize on thousands of acres of airport property. Plans include new entertainment, hospitality, retail and restaurant areas, corporate campus developments and rail/transit centres teeming with commercial activity.

All land development plans are outside of the Central Terminal Area and a safe distance from DFW's seven runways, which assures no impact to aircraft operations.