Audio Visual Innovations Selects Barco for the New Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine
June 09, 2004 – Logan, UT – Barco is pleased to announce that Audio Visual Innovations (AVI), a full service audiovisual company, has completed installation of its state-of-the-art video display solutions at the new Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine, located in historic Grapevine, Texas. The $480 million property originally known as “Opryland Texas,” is the third all-inclusive resort and convention resort from Gaylord Hotels, a division of Gaylord Entertainment. The company owns and operates the famed Gaylord Opryland Nashville and Gaylord Palms near Orlando, Florida.
AVI, known for its extensive A/V product line, custom design and integration, provided a 9’ x 16’ Barco DLite 7 outdoor LED video display for the hotel’s signature glass atrium and two Barco projection solutions for the hotel’s boardroom. In addition, AVI equipped the resort’s sports bar and grill, Texan Station, with 23 high-resolution Barco LC40 displays, 11 Barco IQ-series projectors and a 45-foot-wide main display system. In addition, the LCD displays were integrated into custom surround sound systems for the hotel’s high-end Presidential suites and are the solution of choice for all digital signage and marketing displays throughout the facility.Visitors are immersed in true Texan culture amidst four-and-a-half acres of luxurious indoor gardens, winding rivers and secluded pathways. In addition to the resort’s renowned glass atrium, boutique shops and world-class restaurants, the Barco LED display, flat-panel LCD high-resolution 40” displays and projection solutions provide onlookers with a spectacular, state-of-the-art visual experience.
“Gaylord Hotels is known for its high-tech, sophisticated facilities while providing guests with an unforgettable experience,” stated Garrett Mathieu, Director, Operations Projects, Gaylord Hotels. “AVI was selected to assist us with our A/V needs because of their excellent track record with us at our Gaylord Palms property and their expertise in large systems integration projects. The superior image quality of the Barco displays and projectors are a testament to our commitment of providing our guests with an entertainment experience they won’t forget. Barco’s commitment to the latest LCD display technology will help us keep our systems looking good over the years at a lower cost of ownership compared to plasma.”
“This is an exciting installation for Barco Media. It is one of the first installations that incorporates a fully integrated Barco solution into such an environment,” stated Dave Janke, General Manager, Barco Media, LLC. “This success also strengthens and validates our partnership with AVI, which combines Barco’s product leadership with AVI’s broad distribution network. ”
“We are fortunate enough to bring two of our best business partners together to make Gaylord Hotel’s latest project a showcase for both the manufacturer and the owner,” states Maria Cody, Regional Director, Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. “Steadfast relationships in this industry guarantee success in production of quality projects and ensure shared prosperity for all parties involved."
The Gaylord Texan opened in April 2004.
About Audio Video Innovations
Founded in 1979 in Lakeland, Florida by Martin L. Schaffel, Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. (AVI) has grown over the years to become a national leader in the presentation technology industry. AVI's Systems Integration Division is one of the largest teams in the nation, providing custom design and installation services for world-class presentation facilities. A full service audiovisual company, Audio Visual Innovations is comprised of the following divisions: systems integration, sales of all audiovisual equipment including LCD and DLP™ projectors, Creative Show Services, rental, service, international distribution and corporate Extranets. AVI is well recognized for the design and installation of presentation systems for boardrooms, training rooms and other high-tech presentation facilities. AVI fully supports all systems with user training, technical support and extended maintenance. AVI has been headquartered in Tampa, Florida since 1981 and currently has a staff of over 500 professionals.
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, provides visualization and display solutions for professional markets. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Euronext Brussels and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.
