Mohegan Sun Officially Opens New Earth Expo & Convention Center

Mohegan Sun is one of the largest and most unique meeting and entertainment venues in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern, New England, Mohegan Sun is home to 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two Mandara Spa locations, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award – winning entertainment venues including a 10,000 – seat Arena.

EXPO & CONVENTIONS

Mohegan Sun opened the brand new Earth Expo & Convention Center May of 2018 and the $80 million – dollar expansion is already making a name for itself as it makes Mohegan Sun home to one of the largest and most attractive exposition sites in the Northeast, with over 275,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. 

Featuring 15 meeting rooms including an Executive Boardroom and world – class service, technology and amenities, the Earth Expo & Convention Center provides the perfect venue for corporate and association trade shows. The full expansion accounts for 250,000 total square feet, which includes the 125,000 square – foot column free Earth Expo Center and 20,000 square – foot Earth Ballroom, both of which feature ample pre – function space right outside their doors.

For conferences and events of epic proportions, Mohegan Sun is also home to the Sky Convention Center featuring a 38,000 square – foot Uncas Ballroom, 14,000 square feet of pre – function space and 30 flexible and strikingly – designed individual meeting rooms, accommodating up to 5,300 people. The convention space includes an impressive Executive Boardroom, which offers 10 – foot – ceilings, drop – down LCD projectors and screens with high – speed Internet access and individual lighting controls – perfect for satisfying the meeting needs on virtually any scale. In total, Mohegan Sun’s meetings & conventions space now encompasses Earth Expo, two ballrooms and 45 meeting & breakout rooms, all accounting for 275,000 square feet.

To learn more information visit mohegansun.com/meetings.

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ACCOMODATIONS

Mohegan Sun’s Earth and Sky hotel towers feature 1,600 guest rooms and over 175 suites, each including one king or two queen beds, luxurious bathrooms, deluxe bedding and linens, WiFi and elegant amenities. Guests also have access to relax in two world-class spas including a fitness center; indoor/outdoor pools; outdoor sun terrace; and Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar.

DINING & RECREATION

More than 40 dining venues include Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Todd English’s Tuscany, BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and more. Enjoy high-end retail outlets and lounges at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, enjoy live performances at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, COMIX Comedy Club and The Cabaret Theatre or experience exciting nightlife at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock or Avalon Night Club.

ACCESS

Mohegan Sun offers a convenient location between New York City and Boston, with efficient, hassle – free accessibility from anywhere within New England. Easily reachable by toll-free interstate driving, just over an hour from both T.F. Green and Bradley airports and only 20 minutes from the New London Amtrak station by way of car service, taxi or Uber.

Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact