Destination Announcement:
New Development
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Enhance
Convention Experience
The City of Hampton recently announced an exciting development project that will dramatically enhance the convention experience in the city.
to Enhance
Convention Experience
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Hampton Crossroads Development adds hotel
and entertainment to convention center campus! |
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The $200-million Crossroads Development project involving XL Development Group will bring a full service hotel and a 2,000-seat theater to the site presently shared by the Hampton Roads Convention Center, a John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites Hotel and the 84,000-square-foot Hampton Coliseum arena. |
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The project will take place in two phases. The first phase will include the hotel, a 2,200-space parking garage, 35,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment tenants, and office and residential units. The second phase component will include the theater, a unique water feature, additional office space and an additional 65,000 square feet of retail and dining. Projected completion dates are to be announced. |
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| The XL Development Group is a spin-off from XL International, a group of companies that combine different levels of expertise to accomplish common investment goals. Gaylord Entertainment/Corporate Magic is among the project’s partners. | |
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At 344,000 square feet, the Hampton Roads Convention Center features a 108,000 square foot exhibit hall, a 28,000 square foot ballroom and an intimate conference center. The center offers 35 flexible meeting spaces and delegate-friendly services, like its business center, wireless Internet access and on-site visitor information. Grant-DiVenuti is also excited about the addition of two- to three-hundred convention quality rooms to the site. Embassy Suites Hotel at Hampton Roads Convention Center presents 295 suites connected to the center by covered walkway. |
“Convention delegates will enjoy the entertainment, retail and dining located within steps of their meetings. We are particularly excited about |
| More than 2,500 hotel rooms presently are located within close proximity of the Hampton Roads Convention Center. A Country Inn & Suites opened in 2006, and two additional hotel properties, SpringHill Suites and Hilton Garden Inn located within blocks of the center recently opened their doors for business. | |
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“While every meeting and event requires differing levels of lodging services, an additional full-service convention hotel on site will contribute to Hampton’s ability to draw larger conventions,” said |
Hampton’s landscape metamorphosis is further impacted by the opening of the Boo Williams Sportsplex, a new sports competition facility and commencing construction on the Peninsula Town Center, a new outdoor activity hub featuring shopping and dining unique to the Hampton Roads region. |
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