There’s no destination in the world like Las Vegas. In part, that’s because Las Vegas continues to reinvent itself. One of the most popular destinations for meetings and events, the city is always filled with new experiences. Attendees could come to Vegas every year and enjoy an entirely different agenda each time.
As the industry enters an era in which attendees are expecting planners to go above and beyond standard meetings, there’s no place better to bring a group. Read on to see why now is the perfect time to bring your event to the host city with the most options.
Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall
The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was a showcase event for the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, which opened in 2021. The 1.4 million-square-foot expansion is proof of how seriously we take the needs of planners. Among the hall’s highlights:
- 600,000 square feet of exhibition space.
- 328,000 square feet of column-free space (the largest column-free exhibition space in North America).
- An open-air atrium features a 10,000-square-foot screen developed by Samsung, the largest digital experience in a convention center in the U.S.
- A 14,000-square-foot terrace, featuring spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip, is ready to hold receptions for up to 2,000 attendees.
MSG Sphere
The MSG Sphere, slated to open this spring just outside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, will be a visual standout in this destination of bright lights. The entertainment venue, which holds 20,000, is billed as the largest spherical structure on earth. The 160,000-square-foot display plane boasts the world’s highest resolution LED screen with more than 170 million pixels. With 23 VIP suites, this immersive experience will be ideal for an evening outing or corporate takeover. The exosphere will be available for branding takeovers for maximum impact. The Sphere comes amid the anticipated reopening of TAO Beach Dayclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. A major renovation increased event space to 47,000 square feet fit for 2,500 attendees, a number that grows to 4,000 when paired with TAO Asian Bistro.
CAESARS FORUM
Caesars Entertainment Inc. continues to build upon its meetings empire with CAESARS FORUM, the expansive convention center that debuted in 2020 and offers 300,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, plus the world’s two largest pillarless ballrooms and direct access to 8,500 hotel rooms at Harrah’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel + Experience, and Flamingo Las Vegas.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
At long last, the 67-floor Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a target opening date of late 2023. The luxury hotel is using its 25 acres to provide traditional and unique meeting space that includes a 90,000-square-foot theater, 57 breakout rooms, a 105,000-square-foot ballroom, and a 26,000-square-foot outdoor garden.
Renovation Run-Down
- The 1,613-room SAHARA Las Vegas completed a $200 million renovation and now sports more than 95,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor venue space for private or corporate events, along with a full-service catering and banquet team. Nine ballrooms offer a variety of configurations and options.
- The legendary Palms Casino Resort is back in business with a refurbished gaming floor and meeting spaces.
- Wynn Las Vegas looks brand new after a $200 million makeover reimagined the hotel’s 2,674 rooms and suites.
- ARIA Resort & Casino wrapped up a multiyear renovation of its upscale hotel-within-a-hotel concept called ARIA Sky Suites. Perks of meetings here include access to the resort’s butlers, personalized cigars, and custom-made bread and chocolate.
Haute New Venues
- Flight Club at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is a prime target for groups aiming to unwind after a long day of business.
- WAKUDA in The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas marks Michelin-starred chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s first restaurant in the U.S.
- Vū Studios boasts 40,000-square-foot studio stars with two stages and an impressive LED dome.
- The Count Room at Flamingo Las Vegas is a throwback to old Vegas with modern twists.
- BrewDog is a new entrant to the rooftop bar scene. No less than 96 beers are on tap at this two-story establishment found in the heart of the Strip. Top-notch food adds to the atmosphere for a site sure to leave attendees talking.
There’s no duplicating Las Vegas. Events thrive for a good reason, and the destination stands ready to help build indelible moments.
