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Convention center development

2 stories · First covered Mar 11, 2026 · Latest Mar 17
Convention center development Coverage
Kissimmee Wants to Be a Destination. $180M Says They're Serious.

Kissimmee Wants to Be a Destination. $180M Says They're Serious.

A city that's spent decades as Orlando's cheaper cousin is betting a 300-room luxury hotel and convention center can finally make tourists sleep downtown instead of just driving through it. The deal structure is fascinating... and the math deserves a closer look.

Memphis Just Bought a 600-Key Hotel for $22 Million. Now What?

Memphis Just Bought a 600-Key Hotel for $22 Million. Now What?

A city government buys a former Sheraton for $36,700 per key, slaps a new name on it, and says someone else will pay for the renovation. If you've been in this business long enough, you already know how this movie ends.