Tag: expansion
Convention Centers on the Rise
Despite criticism of the costs, cities are doubling down on their commitment to conventions with convention center expansions and renovations.
Vegas Loop Expansion Gets Green Light
Clark County Commission OKs plans to expand the existing Las Vegas Convention Center Loop underground transport system by 29 miles.
New Oceanfront Property Boasts Largest Ballroom in Virginia Beach
The $125m Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel is set to open in 2020 and will offer more than 20,000 sf of dedicated meeting space, including a 10,000-sf ballroom.
Soaring Asia-Pacific Development and Expansion Plans
The Asia-Pacific region has seen a slew of recent developments such as the new Kambri facility in Australia and expansion plans for Singapore's Marina Bay Sands.
Seattle’s Convention Center Expansion Will Attract Larger Groups
Seattle is growing as a destination for meetings, with eight new hotel properties and an expansion of the Washington State Convention Center in the works.
Melbourne Debuts Convention Center Expansion
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) debuted its much-anticipated $152.2 million expansion, increasing its event space by 25 percent.
Sandals Montego Bay Debuts New Conference Center
A new 3,000-sf conference center at Sandals Montego Bay adds to the property’s appeal for groups planning to meet in Jamaica this summer.
Adelaide Convention Centre
Nine years in the making, the last phase of the convention center’s $297 million expansion will not only help the city attract larger events but also revitalize its Riverbank precinct.
