#2: In Cincinnati, construction on the upcoming Convention District is in full swing, with the Convention Center (currently closed during construction) on track to reopen in January 2026. Visit Cincy also expects to announce the new headquarter hotel soon, with construction…
The long-awaited Duke Energy Convention Center project is less than a year from completion. The over $200 million renovation project will modernize the building, add new technology, and allow multiple conventions to be held simultaneously.
Construction is about halfway finished on the $200 million renovation of Downtown's Duke Energy Convention Center, which is already booking conventions through 2030, according to Julie Calvert, president and CEO of Visit Cincy.
During a recent tour, officials highlighted plans to add windows to brighten the space and introduce a rooftop terrace for convention use. Visit Cincy has expressed optimism about hosting larger conventions and attracting new businesses to the revamped facility. Lydia Mahalik…
The Duke Energy Convention Center remains under construction, but good progress is being made as the opening date gets closer.
The long-awaited Duke Energy Convention Center project is expected to be completed a bit sooner than the original timeline.
"Construction for the convention center renovation kicked off earlier this year. The local office of Moody Nolan and Atlanta-based TVS are the designers, equipping the building with a new glass façade, updating and extending exhibit hall space, upgrading meeting rooms and…
"The development team behind Cincinnati’s Convention District has broken ground on Elm Street Plaza, a new addition to the city’s expanding convention infrastructure. This new two-acre flexible outdoor venue, part of the $700 million reinvention of the district, aims to offer new…
"Cincinnati Digs into a New Event Plaza. The third leg of a major renovation to the Cincinnati Convention District is an open-air plaza for special events."
"The new state-of-the-art Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC) will feature a dramatic facade and an exhibition hall that will flow into the new Elm Street Plaza, an outdoor area connected to a programmable park space."
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"When completed in December 2025, the facility will feature a new façade, and the exhibition hall will flow into the new outdoor Elm Street Plaza, which will be available for events."
"The work signifies the beginning stages of the reinvention of Cincinnati's downtown convention district, which also will include a headquarter hotel and new restaurant and entertainment venues."
"The DECC transformation is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the downtown area, which will also include new restaurants and entertainment venues."
"Already an established center for sports, entertainment and the arts, Cincinnati is raising the stakes on that trifecta with plans to completely renovate its convention center by 2025 while at the same time making it the centerpiece of a complete convention district that will…
"The reimagined center will boast energy-efficient exhibit and meeting spaces, refreshed ballrooms, a pre-function area, outdoor event space, and a rooftop terrace."
"This project is expected to significantly boost the Cincinnati lodging market by attracting larger conferences and events. With enhanced facilities and a more modern convention space, the renovated DECC is anticipated to be more competitive with the other convention centers in…
"(This is a) reinvention rather than renovation because it goes beyond carpet paint and tiles. Escalators will be moved, and ceilings will be raised, spaces will be opened up and brightened, meeting spaces and ballroom will be upgraded. The facade outside will be taken down and…
"The DECC transformation is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the downtown area, which will also include new restaurants, entertainment venues, and more."
"Downtown Cincinnati will undergo a $700 million transformation with the development of a Convention District, which will be a reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center connected to a new headquarters hotel."
"It includes replacement of the facade and replacing the building’s guts to keep it useful for decades to come, including replacing the electric switching systems, plumbing and HVAC. The junior ballroom will be renovated and connected to a new rooftop deck."
"For the first time in almost 20 years, the Duke Energy Convention Center is getting an update. And it's a big one."
"Tired, old, and dark. In other words, the Duke Energy Convention Center is holding the region back. Now, it's one step closer to becoming a gem for Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Ohio as project leaders celebrate the start of construction on its redevelopment."
"A multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation project of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati is officially underway."
"The focus of the renovation is on improving the customer experience, the building’s efficiency, and the aesthetic appeal of both the interior and exterior. "
"Cincinnati is investing in its future, and the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center is a critical part of that vision."
"The Duke Energy Convention Center is set to become a game-changer in the meetings and conventions industry."
