The Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel and Convention Center owner has made a public case for a $100 million overhaul as convention demand no longer sustains operations. At the same time New Jersey officials weigh a new convention center in the Meadowlands, a move Atlantic City leaders describe as a direct diversion of客流. The clash pits a declining casino-hotel anchor against state plans to concentrate events closer to New York City.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is the Sheraton Atlantic City seeking a $100 million overhaul?
- A: Convention demand has fallen and can no longer sustain operations, prompting the owner to publicly request funding for a major renovation.
- Q: What is New Jersey considering in the Meadowlands?
- A: State officials are weighing a new convention center in the Meadowlands to concentrate events closer to New York City.
- Q: How does Atlantic City view the Meadowlands plan?
- A: Atlantic City leaders describe it as a direct diversion of convention traffic that would further weaken the city’s casino-hotel economy.