Austin prepares to close convention center
AUSTIN, Texas – On April 1, 2025, the Austin Convention Center will close for four years for a $1.6 billion reconstruction project. The city won't be shutting down for conventions and trade shows, as the city's hotels and convention centers are stepping in to help. Visit Austin President and CEO Tom Noonan said Austin has long needed a new convention center. “Austin is the 11th largest city in the United States, but we currently have the 59th largest convention center. Over the past few years, we have seen that approximately 50% of convention center leads are lost due to lack of space or availability, so we know the interest in a new center The need is there. This new center will make us more competitive within the state and against our key national competitors," Noonan said. The current project timeline anticipates building closures, demolition and construction activities to begin next year, with the new, larger facility reopening in 2029. The…
Conference Center
The Savannah Convention Center is located on the banks of the historic Savannah River. Convention centers across the country are constantly improving, upgrading to keep up with technology and facilities, expanding to attract more groups and city visitors, or increasing their visibility to stay competitive in the market. Here are some of them. Savannah Convention Center this Savannah Convention Center Currently undergoing a massive renovation project that will double its size, the $276 million expansion will double the exhibit space available for events to 200,000 square feet, add a 40,000 square foot ballroom, 15 new meeting rooms, a 58-foot-wide hangar door, and a new parking garage with 900 parking spaces. The expansion underscores the Savannah Convention Center’s commitment to providing guests with unparalleled amenities and services, further enhancing its reputation as a premier destination for events of all sizes. The SCC is Georgia's first LEED Gold-certified convention center and has been managed by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority since…
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