Huge $600 Million Renovation Planned for Las Vegas Convention Center

Author Shawn Tempesta

October 13th, 2022 7:48 AM

The Las Vegas Convention Center is getting a three-year, $600 million renovation to help it keep up with ever-growing standards.

If you’ve been by the LVCC lately and seen the new West Hall, wow! It looks fantastic. Not only is it modern and will help keep Las Vegas competitive against competition like Orlando. But, if you visit the South and Central Halls… wow. You know how if a bunch of ugly friends hang out together they don’t look so bad. But if you add an attractive person to the bunch, the rest look ragged? That’s our Convention Center right now.

The existing halls have served us well but they are in need of some love, and they are going to get it. The Oversight Panel for Clark County’s convention facilities gave the thumbs up to the more than half a billion dollar plan.

It costs money to make money

Before you say “hey, wait, we could use that money better”… not so fast. The Las Vegas Convention And Visitors Authority estimates that in 2019 alone, convention business had an economic impact of over $2.2 Billion. That’s a huge return on investment.

The project is expected to be completed by CES 2026 and will bring the rest of the convention center up to par with the gleaming West Hall. Visitors can expect updated technology, modernized meeting spaces, and improved overall aesthetics.

There’ll be rolling closures of South and Central Halls during the renovation to facilitate the glam up, so don’t be surprised to see some construction. But by the time it’s said and done, the place is going to look deserving of the city we call home. We are here for that.

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New Italian Restaurant Opens At Rampart Casino In Las Vegas

The Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin gets overlooked quite often but true locals know the hidden hotspots this place has to offer. The Rampart Casino is associated with the JW Marriott Hotel which offers ultimate vacation packages. Located across from Tivoli Village, at 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145, in Summerlin.

The award winning resort offer guests many amenities from slots, videopoker, 30 table games, gorgeous golf courses, luxurious rooms, upscale restaurants, shopping, renovated sports betting and more. Their dining competes with the best offering the newly opened Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles, new Market Place Buffet, Hawthorn Grill, the mandatory Starbucks and the newly renovated Spiedini Fiamma Italian Restaurant.

Spiedini Fiamma Italian Restaurant, formerly Spiedini Ristorante, is a contemporary Italian eatery, that offers creative plates. The dining establishment resembles a beachy-style atmosphere with stone blue walls and golden lighting fixtures. The sheik open bar sits casino side as guest walk to the front of restaurant. Inside the restaurant sits booths and table-tops as well as an outdoor eating area.

The menu doesn’t disappoint with small plates, salads, entrees, pizza, pasta and risotto and seafood.

Dinner Recommendations:

Under small plates, the Minestrone soup is simply delicious. The base of the soup includes hearty vegetables, beans and tomato broth.

Under pasta and risotto, the Risotto Primavera, takes your taste buds to the next level. The dish includes spinach, portabella, squash, zucchini tomato, peppers and parmesan.

Under pizza, the Four Cheese, was thin and airy. The pie includes parmesan cream sauce, gorgonzola, ricotta and mozzarella.

Drink Recommendations:

If you like fruity drinks this is the drink for you.

Spiedini Bellini: Fresh Peach Puree and Peach Prosecco

If you’re a lemon drop fan, this is the martini for you.

Limoncello Martini: Limoncello, Tito’s Vodka, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice

If you like your drink like your cough syrup, this is the drink for you.

Michelangelo: Mezcal, Aperol, St-German Elderflower Liqueur Passion Fruit Puree Prosecco, Grapefruit Bitters, Fresh Lemon Juice

They also offer a fine dessert menu that will have you craving more.

Their hours of operation:

Dinner Sunday through Thursday – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Dinner Friday through Saturday – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.