New Omni Hotel Slated Next to Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
April 13, 2017
The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center will be getting much-needed nearby hotel room inventory when a new Omni Hotel & Resorts-branded hotel opens in early 2021.
An agreement for the $550 million project was signed between the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts.
With a variety of innovative guest amenities, the hotel will be among the city’s largest, with 1,050-plus rooms and suites, as well as 110,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, which includes a 25,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom.
These are key features that meeting planners and customers have consistently cited as a key priority when choosing Boston for their future event.
“In response to customer demand for additional hotel inventory around the BCEC, we are pleased to be able to offer another choice to our clients”, said Milt Herbert, executive director of the Boston Convention Marketing Center.
He added, “Omni has always been a great partner for us and we are very excited to expand our relationship.”
The new Omni will create highly desirable hotel rooms and meeting space directly across the street from the BCEC.
The hotel also will reduce transportation costs and increase flexibility and inventory for customers by improving the balance of hotel inventory for both the BCEC and Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood.
The BCEC is home to several, annual large shows on the TSNN top 250 trade show list, such as the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, ranked No. 102, and Yankee Dental Congress, ranked No. 191.
With this latest project, Omni adds to its portfolio of full service convention center hotels in Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville and other locations.
“Omni is a world-class hotel owner and operator and its long-term commitment to South Boston will be a tremendous asset for our customers as we compete to bring events to Boston from around the world,” said MCCA Executive Director David Gibbons.
He added, “This is a game changer for the BCEC and we couldn’t be more excited that it is right outside our front door.”
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started.
Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
“Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for."
What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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