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AccorHotels Enters Strategic Partnership with sbe Entertainment Group

AccorHotels and sbe Entertainment Group (sbe) have signed a Letter of Intent and entered into exclusive negotiations for AccorHotels to acquire a 50 per cent stake in sbe. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. It should be completed by July 31, 2018. AccorHotels will acquire the 50 per cent of sbe's common equity held in part by Cain International for $125 million USD. Sam … Read More about AccorHotels Enters Strategic Partnership with sbe Entertainment Group

Pechanga Resort Casino Expansion Complete

With the unveiling of its $300 million expansion earlier this month, the Pechanga Resort Casino is now the largest resort/casino on the U.S. west coast. The property, which is owned by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, is located in Temecula, an inland city in southwest California that is  equidistant from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. The expansion added 568 AAA Four Diamond … Read More about Pechanga Resort Casino Expansion Complete

Moscone Center Expansion on Time and Budget

The $551 million expansion of San Francisco's Moscone Center reached a major milestone this week when the last major beam of steel was put in place on the addition, the construction of which began in November 2014. "I am proud to say that the project is on time and on budget, and we are looking forward to the grand opening ribbon-cutting, scheduled for January 3, 2019," said Joe d'Alessandro, … Read More about Moscone Center Expansion on Time and Budget

Renovation, Expansion Announced for Mont Tremblant

Alterra Mountain Company, the owner of Station Mont Tremblant, has announced a first set of capital investments into the operation, which it purchased in April 2017. In the coming months, more than $17 million will be invested into the infrastructure of the mountain. Improvements include the expansion and renovation of the main summit building, Le Grand Manitou; renovation of La Fourchette … Read More about Renovation, Expansion Announced for Mont Tremblant

Four Seasons Expands Portfolio; Makes Residential a Strategic Priority

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has several openings planned for 2018, including its first standalone residential project. This year, the luxury hospitality company will open Twenty Grosvenor Square, a Four Seasons Residence, in London, England. It will also open hotels and resorts in Kuala Lumpur; Bengaluru, India; Desroches Island, The Seychelles; Philadelphia, PA; São Paulo, Brazil; and in … Read More about Four Seasons Expands Portfolio; Makes Residential a Strategic Priority

MGM Grand Expanding Convention Centre

The MGM Grand broke ground today on an approximately USD$130 million expansion of its conference center. In response to customer demand, the MGM Grand Conference Center is adding 250,000 square feet for a total of more than 850,000 square feet. As part of the expansion, Stay Well Meetings also will expand its footprint by 22,000 square feet and encompass the conference center’s entire second … Read More about MGM Grand Expanding Convention Centre

Las Vegas Convention Center District Reno & Expansion Approved

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)’s Board of Directors has given final approval for the expansion and renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The decision was announced June 13, 2017. “We commend the foresight of our community and state leaders for recognizing the importance of the Las Vegas Convention Center District and we are eager to get to work!," said Rossi … Read More about Las Vegas Convention Center District Reno & Expansion Approved

Plans Unveiled for Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center & Headquarters Hotel

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau reports that the conceptual plans for Broward County's convention center expansion and new headquarters hotel projects were unveiled earlier this week. This first look at the development, which represents a significant increase in the destination’s meetings, convention and exhibition capacity, was presented as an update on the design … Read More about Plans Unveiled for Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center & Headquarters Hotel

Platinum DMC Announces New Members

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Platinum DMC Collection has added Swiss Travel, Costa Rica, Mazurkas DMC Poland and Experience Scotland to its portfolio, it was announced last month. Those three new DMCs bring the total number in the portfolio to 30. “We are excited to bring these new partners into the fold to expand our worldwide reach,” said managing partner Brad Williams. “We are thrilled to have … Read More about Platinum DMC Announces New Members

Calgary Stampede Confirms BMO Expansion Plans

The Calgary Herald reports that the Calgary Stampede has confirmed a proposed $500 million expansion of the BMO Centre, the city's largest convention centre. In the article, Warren Connell, CEO of the Calgary Stampede, explained that the expansion would transform the facility from a tier-two convention centre to a tier-one facility capable of handling major international events. He also said … Read More about Calgary Stampede Confirms BMO Expansion Plans

Marriott Marquis San Diego Adding to Event Space

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is working on a groundbreaking expansion that will open this summer. The iconic hotel is building a two-level stacked ballroom along with Marina Terrace, an outdoor area right on the bay, coupled with the public walkway, Marina Walk. The property's owner, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., is investing approximately $107 million into its meeting and event … Read More about Marriott Marquis San Diego Adding to Event Space

Porter Denies Sale Rumours

Porter Airlines has informed CBC News via email that it is not looking for a buyer. The denial follows an article published in the Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 edition of The Globe and Mail which reported that Porter's financial backers "have been actively looking for an exit strategy through a sale" and the search process had begun. In his email to CBC News, Porter spokesman Brad Cicero said … Read More about Porter Denies Sale Rumours

San Antonio Convention Center Expansion Complete

The $325 million expansion of San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is now complete. It is the largest capital improvement project in the city's history and increases the footprint to 1.6 million square feet. The center's reopening activities included the the unveiling of “Liquid Crystal,” a public art installation by artist Jason Bruges that is located in its new lobby atrium. … Read More about San Antonio Convention Center Expansion Complete

Mandalay Bay Completes Convention Center Expansion

The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center has opened the 70,000-square-foot Oceanside Ballroom, the final phase of its $70 million convention center expansion.  The majority of the expansion was completed last summer and opened in August. It included 350,000 square feet of new exhibit space, a 20,000-square-foot foyer and underground parking. The Center now has more than two million … Read More about Mandalay Bay Completes Convention Center Expansion

Javits Center Expansion Proposed by NY Governor

The Jacob K. Javits Center, New York City's preeminent convention center, will undergo a $1 billion (USD) redevelopment. Construction is expected to begin in late 2016. The project was announced on January 7, 2016 and is the seventh signature proposal of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's 2016 agenda. "The Javits Center has long been an economic generator for this state, but we want to build … Read More about Javits Center Expansion Proposed by NY Governor

Mandalay Bay Opens Convention Center Expansion

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has opened its Convention Center's $70 million, 350,000-square-foot expansion and welcomed its first group into the new space. Based on customer demand, the resort built new exhibit space, a 20,000-square-foot foyer and undergound parking in this first phase, which was completed last month. The second and final phase of the expansion will transition existing space … Read More about Mandalay Bay Opens Convention Center Expansion

St. John’s Convention Centre Expansion on Schedule

Destination St. John's reports that three weeks ago the St. John's Convention Centre hosted its last event and its keys were handed over to the contractor. Since then windows have been installed and the project appears is on target for completion in December 2015. The next phase of the project will see the new and old buildings joined together. The $60 million expansion will double the capacity … Read More about St. John’s Convention Centre Expansion on Schedule

Townsend Spearheading Event Spectrum US Expansion

Toronto-based event management agency Event Spectrum Inc. has opened a U.S. sales office in St. Louis, Missouri. It is the company's first foray into the American market. Claire Townsend, a former client of Event Spectrum, is spearheading the expansion. With more than 12 years of business experience as a corporate communications and event management professional, Townsend joins the team with a … Read More about Townsend Spearheading Event Spectrum US Expansion

Miami Beach Oceanfront Hotel Completes Reno

The historic Cadillac Miami Beach/Oceanfront recently completed a major $25 million renovation, which included the addition of a new LEED certified 93-guestroom oceanfront tower. With the addition of the tower, the property now has 356 guest rooms and suites, all of which feature a refreshing bright colour palette and ocean views. The hotel, which is located on Collins Avenue, also has a … Read More about Miami Beach Oceanfront Hotel Completes Reno

Tourism Leaders Back Porter Expansion Plans

The Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association, the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre have made official submissions to Toronto City Council to express their support for Porter Airline's plans to add jet service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Porter announced its plans to purchase Bombardier CS100 … Read More about Tourism Leaders Back Porter Expansion Plans

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