Revamping Fort Lauderdale: Convention Center Expansion and Omni Hotel Development

Emeldina Paratusic | July 9, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, a staple South Florida beach destination, is shifting its focus beyond leisure tourism with a $1.3-billion investment in the Broward County Convention Center and adjoining Omni Hotel. Following this project, Fort Lauderdale will position itself as both a vacation destination and a commercial city. Fort Lauderdale, known for its beaches and canals, has grown beyond a leisure destination in recent years. As the focus of this shift, the Broward County Convention Center is undergoing a $1.3-billion renovation and expansion. The highly anticipated project is underway and slated for completion in 2025. The first phase of th...