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{{Short description|Convention center in Nevada, United States}}
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{{Infobox convention center
| name = The Venetian Convention and Expo Center
| name = Venetian Expo
| image=Sands_Convention_Center_2010.jpg
| image=Sands_Convention_Center_2010.jpg
| image_caption= Main entrance in 2010
| image_caption= Main entrance in 2010
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| operator = [[Apollo Global Management]]
| operator = [[Apollo Global Management]]
| built =
| built =
| opened = 1990
| opened = November 9, 1990
| inaugurated =
| inaugurated =
| renovated = 2003
| renovated = 2013
| expanded =
| expanded = 2003
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| construction_cost= $105 million
| construction_cost=
| former_names =
| former_names = Sands Expo (1990–2021)
| classroom_cap = 45
| classroom_cap =
| banquets = 5
| banquets =
| theatre = 3,000
| theatre =
| total_space = 2, 250,000 sq. ft.
| total_space = {{convert|2.25|e6sqft|m2|adj=on|abbr=unit}}
| exhibit = 936,600 sq. ft.
| exhibit =
| breakout = 6
| breakout =
| ballroom = 5
| ballroom =
| parking = 300
| parking =
| bicycle = 60
| bicycle =
| publictransit = 5
| publictransit =
| website = {{URL|https://www.venetian.com/meetings/#}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/meetings/}}
}}
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The '''Venetian Convention and Expo Center''' (formerly the '''Sands Expo''') is a [[convention center]] located in [[Paradise, Nevada]], near the [[Las Vegas Strip]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandsexpo.com/Show-Managers/Why-Sands-Expo// |title=Sands Expo and Convention Center - Show Managers - Why Meet at Sands Expo |date=2012-10-09 |accessdate=2014-06-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009115112/http://www.sandsexpo.com/Show-Managers/Why-Sands-Expo// |archivedate=October 9, 2012 }}</ref> The Venetian Expo is owned by [[Vici Properties]] and operated by [[Apollo Global Management]], and is frequently used for [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]] booked at the company's adjoining [[The Venetian Las Vegas|Venetian]] and [[The Palazzo|Palazzo]] resorts. It is also used as overflow space for conventions that outgrow the [[Las Vegas Convention Center]]. The Venetian Expo opened in 1990 behind the [[Sands Hotel]], which was later replaced by the Venetian.
The '''Venetian Expo''' (also known as the '''Venetian Convention and Expo Center''')<ref>{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=Former Venetian convention center boss joining Oak View project |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/former-venetian-convention-center-boss-joining-oak-view-project |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=The Nevada Independent |date=October 6, 2022}}</ref> is a [[convention center]] located in [[Paradise, Nevada]], near the [[Las Vegas Strip]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandsexpo.com/Show-Managers/Why-Sands-Expo// |title=Sands Expo and Convention Center - Show Managers - Why Meet at Sands Expo |date=2012-10-09 |accessdate=2014-06-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009115112/http://www.sandsexpo.com/Show-Managers/Why-Sands-Expo// |archivedate=October 9, 2012 }}</ref> It is part of the [[The Venetian Las Vegas|Venetian]] and [[The Palazzo|Palazzo]] resort complex, owned by [[Vici Properties]] and operated by [[Apollo Global Management]].

The convention facility was developed by [[Las Vegas Sands]] and opened as the '''Sands Expo''' on November 9, 1990. It was built as part of the [[Sands Hotel]], since replaced by the Venetian. The Sands Expo was renamed the Venetian Expo in 2021, while Vici and Apollo were in the process of purchasing it. The facility is frequently used for [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]] booked at the Venetian and Palazzo. It is also used as overflow space for conventions that outgrow the [[Las Vegas Convention Center]].


==History==
==History==
In 1989, the [[Sands Hotel]] received county approval for a convention center with approximately 1.1-million-square-foot, rivaling the [[Las Vegas Convention Center]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Krane |first=Elliot |title=Sands to Build Huge Convention Center |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.newsbank.com/ |accessdate=October 15, 2020 |work=The Press of Atlantic City |date=October 29, 1989 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> The Sands Expo and Convention Center was completed in 1990.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sands' Convention Center Completed |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.newsbank.com/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |work=The Press of Atlantic City |date=November 18, 1990 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> At its launch, it was the only privately owned and operated convention center in the United States, and was the second largest convention center in the world.
In October 1989, the [[Sands Hotel]] received county approval for a convention center with approximately 1.1-million-square-foot, rivaling the [[Las Vegas Convention Center]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Krane |first=Elliot |title=Sands to Build Huge Convention Center |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.newsbank.com/ |accessdate=October 15, 2020 |work=The Press of Atlantic City |date=October 29, 1989 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> The new facility was developed by [[Las Vegas Sands]], owner of the Sands Hotel. [[Groundbreaking]] took place on November 12, 1989.<ref>{{cite news |last=Austin |first=Monica |title=Sands Expo construction under way |url=https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Sands%20Expo%20construction%20under%20way%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=1508AFD0E83DBED6 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 13, 1989 |access-date=May 25, 2023 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> The Sands Expo, located behind the hotel,<ref>{{cite news |last=Caruso |first=Monica |title=Sands Expo nears completion |url=https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Sands%20Expo%20nears%20completion%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=1508AFD0E83DBED6 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 3, 1989 |access-date=May 25, 2023 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> opened on November 9, 1990. The [[COMDEX]] computer trade show was the first event held in the space.<ref>{{cite news |last=Welling |first=Stacey |title=Sands opens huge convention center |url=https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Sands+opens+huge+convention+center%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B%5D=1508AFD0E83DBED6 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 10, 1990 |access-date=May 25, 2023 |url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sands' Convention Center Completed |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.newsbank.com/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |work=The Press of Atlantic City |date=November 18, 1990 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> At its launch, it was the only privately owned and operated convention center in the United States, and was the second largest convention center in the world.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}


The Sands Hotel closed in 1996, and the [[The Venetian Las Vegas|Venetian]] resort opened in its place three years later. Since then, the Sands Expo has helped popularize Las Vegas as a convention city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Venetian's convention model 'transformed' Las Vegas Strip 20 years ago |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/venetians-convention-model-transformed-las-vegas-strip-20-years-ago-video-1651400/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 1, 2019}}</ref> An expansion was completed in 2003,<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Rod |title=Sands Expo expansion opens |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jun-21-Sat-2003/business/21574794.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 21, 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041029125120/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jun-21-Sat-2003/business/21574794.html |archive-date=October 29, 2004}}</ref> and a $35 million renovation took place 10 years later, adding new carpeting, lighting and motion sensors as part of environmental efforts.<ref>{{cite news |last=Carroll |first=Laura |title=Sands Expo and Convention Center receives green certification |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/energy/sands-expo-and-convention-center-receives-green-certification/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 11, 2013}}</ref>
In 2008, an expansion for the Sands Expo Center was announced. The first part would add another story to the existing building and build a new two-million square foot expo center, built on the Sands-owned land east of the [[Wynn Las Vegas]] employee parking garage. A long pedestrian bridge would be built between the two expo centers. Also, half of the existing building would be covered by a new condo tower and hotel, adding to the already large complex, which also includes The Venetian and Palazzo.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} Ultimately, the expansion and towers would never go forward,


The convention center has {{convert|2.25|e6sqft|m2|adj=on|abbr=unit}}.<ref name=Sep2/> Notable events have included the [[Consumer Electronics Show]], the [[Adult Entertainment Expo]], and the [[Global Gaming Expo]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Spillman |first=Benjamin |title=Annual Consumer Electronics Show to leave Sands Expo Center |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/annual-consumer-electronics-show-to-leave-sands-expo-center/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=IMEX America trade show leaving Sands for Mandalay Bay |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/imex-america-trade-show-leaving-sands-for-mandalay-bay/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 14, 2017}}</ref> In 2020, the [[Shark Tank (season 12)|12th season]] of ''[[Shark Tank]]'' was filmed at the convention center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lawrence |first=Christopher |title=How The Venetian's million-square-foot bubble kept 'Shark Tank' cast, crew safe |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/tv/how-the-venetians-million-square-foot-bubble-kept-shark-tank-cast-crew-safe-2150384/ |accessdate=October 15, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 15, 2020}}</ref>
There has been a new plan floated in May 2015 and November 2018, to build a fill-in station for the [[Las Vegas Monorail]], which will also serve the [[MSG Sphere at The Venetian]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/nov/01/msg-sphere-arena-project-calls-for-bars-museum-pri/|title = MSG Sphere project calls for bars, museum, private suites, new Monorail stop - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper|date = November 2018}}</ref>


In 2020, the [[Shark Tank (season 12)|12th season]] of ''[[Shark Tank]]'' was filmed at the convention center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lawrence |first=Christopher |title=How The Venetian's million-square-foot bubble kept 'Shark Tank' cast, crew safe |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/tv/how-the-venetians-million-square-foot-bubble-kept-shark-tank-cast-crew-safe-2150384/ |accessdate=October 15, 2020 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 15, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, [[Las Vegas Sands]] announced that it would sell the convention center to [[Vici Properties]] and [[Apollo Global Management]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Palazzo, Sands Expo for $6.25B |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/mar/03/las-vegas-sands-sells-the-venetian-sands-expo-for/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=March 3, 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Las Vegas Sands announced that it would sell the Venetian-Palazzo complex, including the Sands Expo, to [[Vici Properties]] and [[Apollo Global Management]]. Under the deal, Vici owns the real estate while Apollo purchased the operations for the three facilities.<ref>{{cite news |title=Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Palazzo, Sands Expo for $6.25B |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/mar/03/las-vegas-sands-sells-the-venetian-sands-expo-for/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=March 3, 2021}}</ref> Las Vegas Sands renamed the convention center as the Venetian Expo in September 2021, while still in the process of selling the facility.<ref name=Sep2>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Sands Expo changing name to The Venetian Expo on Sept. 2 |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/sands-expo-changing-name-to-the-venetian-expo-on-sept-2-2400580/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Signs beginning to change as Sands adopts The Venetian Expo name |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/conventions/signs-beginning-to-change-as-sands-adopts-the-venetian-expo-name-2431639/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> The sale was finalized in February 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Las Vegas Sands closes $6.4 billion sale of Venetian to Apollo, Vici |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/las-vegas-sands-closes-6-4-billion-sale-of-venetian-to-apollo-vici-2534081/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=February 23, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.venetian.com/meetings/ Official website]
* [https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/meetings/ Official website]

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Revision as of 18:26, 23 March 2024

Venetian Expo
Main entrance in 2010
Map
Address201 Sands Avenue
LocationParadise, Nevada, U.S.
Coordinates36°07′18″N 115°09′57″W / 36.12167°N 115.16583°W / 36.12167; -115.16583
OwnerVici Properties
OperatorApollo Global Management
OpenedNovember 9, 1990
Renovated2013
Expanded2003
Former names
Sands Expo (1990–2021)
Enclosed space
 • Total space2.25-million sq ft (209,000 m2)
Website
www.venetianlasvegas.com/meetings/

The Venetian Expo (also known as the Venetian Convention and Expo Center)[1] is a convention center located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip.[2] It is part of the Venetian and Palazzo resort complex, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Apollo Global Management.

The convention facility was developed by Las Vegas Sands and opened as the Sands Expo on November 9, 1990. It was built as part of the Sands Hotel, since replaced by the Venetian. The Sands Expo was renamed the Venetian Expo in 2021, while Vici and Apollo were in the process of purchasing it. The facility is frequently used for conventions booked at the Venetian and Palazzo. It is also used as overflow space for conventions that outgrow the Las Vegas Convention Center.

History

In October 1989, the Sands Hotel received county approval for a convention center with approximately 1.1-million-square-foot, rivaling the Las Vegas Convention Center.[3] The new facility was developed by Las Vegas Sands, owner of the Sands Hotel. Groundbreaking took place on November 12, 1989.[4] The Sands Expo, located behind the hotel,[5] opened on November 9, 1990. The COMDEX computer trade show was the first event held in the space.[6][7] At its launch, it was the only privately owned and operated convention center in the United States, and was the second largest convention center in the world.[citation needed]

The Sands Hotel closed in 1996, and the Venetian resort opened in its place three years later. Since then, the Sands Expo has helped popularize Las Vegas as a convention city.[8] An expansion was completed in 2003,[9] and a $35 million renovation took place 10 years later, adding new carpeting, lighting and motion sensors as part of environmental efforts.[10]

The convention center has 2.25-million sq ft (209,000 m2).[11] Notable events have included the Consumer Electronics Show, the Adult Entertainment Expo, and the Global Gaming Expo.[12][13] In 2020, the 12th season of Shark Tank was filmed at the convention center.[14]

In 2021, Las Vegas Sands announced that it would sell the Venetian-Palazzo complex, including the Sands Expo, to Vici Properties and Apollo Global Management. Under the deal, Vici owns the real estate while Apollo purchased the operations for the three facilities.[15] Las Vegas Sands renamed the convention center as the Venetian Expo in September 2021, while still in the process of selling the facility.[11][16] The sale was finalized in February 2022.[17]

References

  1. ^ Stutz, Howard (October 6, 2022). "Former Venetian convention center boss joining Oak View project". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sands Expo and Convention Center - Show Managers - Why Meet at Sands Expo". 2012-10-09. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  3. ^ Krane, Elliot (October 29, 1989). "Sands to Build Huge Convention Center". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Austin, Monica (November 13, 1989). "Sands Expo construction under way". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Caruso, Monica (September 3, 1989). "Sands Expo nears completion". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Welling, Stacey (November 10, 1990). "Sands opens huge convention center". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Sands' Convention Center Completed". The Press of Atlantic City. November 18, 1990. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Velotta, Richard N. (May 1, 2019). "Venetian's convention model 'transformed' Las Vegas Strip 20 years ago". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Smith, Rod (June 21, 2003). "Sands Expo expansion opens". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on October 29, 2004.
  10. ^ Carroll, Laura (September 11, 2013). "Sands Expo and Convention Center receives green certification". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Velotta, Richard N. (July 15, 2021). "Sands Expo changing name to The Venetian Expo on Sept. 2". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Spillman, Benjamin (July 29, 2009). "Annual Consumer Electronics Show to leave Sands Expo Center". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Velotta, Richard N. (September 14, 2017). "IMEX America trade show leaving Sands for Mandalay Bay". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Lawrence, Christopher (October 15, 2020). "How The Venetian's million-square-foot bubble kept 'Shark Tank' cast, crew safe". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  15. ^ "Las Vegas Sands sells the Venetian, Palazzo, Sands Expo for $6.25B". Las Vegas Sun. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  16. ^ Velotta, Richard N. (September 1, 2021). "Signs beginning to change as Sands adopts The Venetian Expo name". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  17. ^ Velotta, Richard N. (February 23, 2022). "Las Vegas Sands closes $6.4 billion sale of Venetian to Apollo, Vici". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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