Aria’s Convention Center Expansion Opens

Reception in the Primrose Ballroom.

One of North America’s premier destinations for large-scale, tech-forward conferences and events, Aria Resort & Casino has opened an additional 200,000 sf of flexible meeting space across four stories. The approximately $170 million expansion is highlighted by stunning indoor/open-air verandas with retractable windows and dramatic views of The Park and T-Mobile Arena.

The new space, seamlessly integrated with Aria’s existing convention center, incorporates features such as outdoor offerings, views, additional natural light and non-traditional meeting areas. For those wanting an exclusive gathering area, the discreetly marked Cypress Executive Lounge is a Las Vegas first that will exceed expectations. The 3,000-sf space features a fully stocked pantry, three private suites for personal workspaces and one-on-one meetings, a conference room with flexible furniture set ups for up to 30, and a beautiful study for toasting to a successful event.

Also within the 200,000-sf expansion, guests will discover ballrooms with built-in stages, an exclusive loading dock with megavator for events requiring sizable displays, versatile indoor-outdoor breakout rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and ample pre-function spaces. The top floor is one of Las Vegas’ most distinctive meeting venues: a vast ballroom with two impressive open-air verandas that can accommodate receptions for up to 2,000 attendees. For those looking for special offsite options, The Park, T-Mobile Arena and Toshiba Plaza are just steps away and provide a variety of settings, entertainment and food & beverage options.

Now with a total of 500,000 sf of convention space and diverse options within the neighborhood, Aria can accommodate larger convention groups and attract new business.

“Convention business demand at Aria continues to grow, especially as planners discover we can accommodate larger groups, allowing us to book into 2020 and beyond,” said Tony Yousfi, ARIA’s vice president of sales. “With this expansion, we can better service our clients’ needs and increase the spectrum of events we can host.”

Another differentiator for the AAA Five Diamond Aria is that the new convention space maintains MGM Resorts’ commitment to build new venues to LEED Gold standards or better, creating one of the most expansive high-end, environmentally friendly meeting facilities in the world. Already an established leader in this area, Aria has earned the prestigious five keys from Green Key Global’s Eco-Rating Program.

Expansion Fast Facts

• Construction began: May 2016
• Opened: February 15, 2018
• Cost: approximately $170 million
• Expansion: 200,000 sd
• Total space after completion: 500,000 sf
• Cypress Executive Lounge – 2,984 sf
• Conference room, pantry, 3 private meeting suites, study
• Three ballrooms
• Primrose Ballroom – 21,011 sf
• South Primrose Veranda – 6,720 sf
• East Primrose Veranda – 2,936 sf
• Pre-function – 6,203 sf
• Mariposa Ballroom – 23,380 sf
• Built-in stage – 1,064 sf
• Orovada Ballroom – 18,241sf
• Built-in stage – 1,161 sf
• 15 meeting rooms
• 459 – 5,400 sf
• Outdoor terrace – 1,086 sf

For information about meetings at Aria, contact Convention Sales at 866-718-2489, 702-590-7171 or meetings@aria.com.