T.D. Jakes Brings Nation's Largest Inspirational Festival Back to Dallas

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 85,000 attendees from more than 30 countries will descend upon Dallas for MegaFest 2015, hosted by T.D. Jakes, from August 20 to 22. The three-day festival is returning to Dallas after tremendous success in 2013. During MegaFest 2013, more than 75,000 attendees from 20 states and 31 countries visited the Downtown Dallas Business District, bringing an estimated economic impact of more than $41 million.

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"MegaFest harkens back to a simpler time when families spent quality time together," said T.D. Jakes. "With so much chaos and turmoil ensuing in the world today, it will be critical for families to reconnect and recharge their batteries in a fun-filled, inspirational environment. It is also a great opportunity to showcase the best that Dallas has to offer – from its dynamic business community, to its arts and entertainment to its renowned shopping, restaurants and hospitality venues. MegaFest is a can't-miss opportunity for all."

MegaFest 2015 events will be held at American Airlines Center, the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas, the Omni Dallas Hotel and other venues throughout the city. It is the nation's largest multi-day family festival that brings together elements of faith, inspiration, music, empowerment, comedy and film in one fun-filled environment.

MegaFest is the largest conference by attendance hosted in Downtown Dallas. Officials with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, hosted at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, estimate the economic impact of hosting the game at $30 million annually. Each Dallas Cowboys home game at AT&T Stadium brings an estimated $2 million of economic impact to Arlington businesses.

"We're excited that T.D. Jakes is bringing MegaFest back to Dallas. The 2013 event was a resounding success, and we expect even bigger results for 2015," said Phillip Jones, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau President. "Hosting Bishop Jakes' MegaFest gives Dallas a BIG opportunity to showcase all that we have to offer, and this event raises our international profile as a leading, desirable destination."

With Woman Thou Are Loosed, ManPower, Destiny World and Fire Code, MegaFest will bring T.D. Jakes Ministries' most dynamic events together for the second time in Dallas. Oprah Winfrey kicked off MegaFest 2013 with the taping of "Oprah's Lifeclass" in front of thousands at the American Airlines Center. Additional appearances in 2013 included Joel and Victoria Osteen, Oscar- and Grammy- winner Jennifer Hudson, Kerry Washington and Steve Harvey. Similarly high profile performers will be announced for MegaFest 2015 in the coming months.

About MegaFest

Since its inception in 2004, MegaFest has been a meeting place for diverse audiences from Atlanta, Ga., to Johannesburg, South Africa, and has reached nearly 1 million people. Visit www.mega-fest.com for more confirmed talent and special event updates, and stay connected via Twitter by following @tdjmegafest, @wtalconf, @mpconf and @myecode. General admission tickets for all events can be purchased by visiting www.mega-fest.com. (#MegaFest2015)

About Visit Dallas

The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau's goal is to market Dallas as the ideal convention and visitor destination to the regional, national and international marketplace and to favorably impact the Dallas economy through meetings and tourism. The Dallas metro area is the leading business and financial center in the Southwest, offering visitors an unparalleled array of amenities such as more than 75,000 hotel rooms, flexible meeting space, moderate climate, service-oriented staff, and a central location with two major airports with more domestic nonstop flights than any other U.S. city. As the ninth-largest U.S. city, and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas provides the best shopping in the Southwest and the largest urban arts district in the nation, with five cultural venues designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects. The Dallas metropolitan area is the top visitor destination in Texas and the only in the Southwest to host teams representing five major professional sports leagues.

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