Articles tagged “public investment”

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Las Vegas Is Getting a Convention Facelift

A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.
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SXSW Going Down Under

For 36 years, SXSW and Austin have been synonymous. Not anymore. In October, this annual convergence of creativity will descend upon Sydney, Australia, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.
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Destination DC Focuses on Recovery

Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery. 
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$2 Billion Expansion Boosts Seattle’s Event Appeal

$2 billion is a high price to pay for extending the Seattle Convention Center. But this investment is not just about hosting more events, it's also about revitalizing the city's neglected downtown core.