L.A. City Council Greenlights Convention Center Expansion and Modernization

This week, the Los Angeles City Council approved the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project, reinforcing the City’s role as a world-class destination. The investment is expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs, add $652 million in General Fund tax revenue over 30 years, and bring in more than $150 million in annual visitor spending.

The project will directly benefit Downtown L.A., where hotels and local businesses rely on convention-driven spending. With the vote secured, new bookings can move forward, sending a clear signal that Los Angeles is committed to building a stronger future as a global leader for major events.

"I want to thank the Mayor and the City Council for their bold leadership and commitment to this legacy project that will make the Convention Center a premier destination for decades to come," said Doane Liu, Chief Tourism Officer and Executive Director of the L.A. City Tourism Department.

For years, Los Angeles has faced challenges attracting citywide conventions due to limited contiguous space. The expansion will connect the South and West Exhibit Halls, creating 750,000 square feet of continuous hall space, along with 39,000 square feet of meeting rooms and 95,000 square feet of multipurpose space.

"An expanded and modernized Convention Center will transform the landscape of Downtown Los Angeles for following generations," said Kimberly Weedmark, General Manager of the LA Convention Center. "We appreciate the LA City Council for their future facing vision, as this project will allow us to increase the number of top-tier programs that we welcome to Los Angeles, while granting our current clients continued growth opportunities."

"On behalf of the entire team at Los Angeles Tourism, we are incredibly grateful that the City Council has voted to advance the modernization of the Los Angeles Convention Center," said Adam Burke, President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism. "As one of the most powerful yet often unseen drivers of LA’s tourism economy, meetings and events generate billions of dollars annually for Los Angeles."

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