ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–Resorts Casino Hotel is trying to attract conventions and meetings with a $9.4 million multi-faceted expansion of its convention space that will add 12,000 square feet of event space, including 11 new conference rooms.

This expansion is part of the hotel's long-term property reinvestment plan, following the recent $35 million Jimmy Buffet-themed Margaritaville, the opening of a variety of quick serve options in the casino-based Quick Bites food court, and nearly $70 million of expansion and renovation, including new bathrooms in the oceanfront tower accommodations. 

"Resorts Casino Hotel is adapting to the market conditions by investing in new conference space and capitalizing on the variety of food and beverage choices we offer our guests. It is all part of our commitment to transform Atlantic City into a more vibrant, profitable destination with offerings beyond casino gambling," said Mark Giannantonio, president and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel. “We've already seen success in our meetings and convention business, with bookings up nearly 25 percent over the past two years. We're thrilled to leverage that success and build upon it with this expansion."

When the new meeting space is completed in July, the hotel will have 64,000 square feet of meeting space, encompassing 27 meeting rooms (14 with natural light and ocean views), four ballrooms and a multi-purpose showroom providing easy access and customer convenience for conventions and trade shows.

Resorts, the first casino to open in Atlantic City and a property managed by Mohegan Gaming Advisors, has embraced the all-inclusive trend for value-conscious travelers and applied it to group meetings. For the cost of only a hotel room in New York or Philadelphia, Resorts' customized group packages start at $199 per person, per night and include upgraded guest rooms (the largest in Atlantic City), morning and afternoon coffee breaks, Wi-Fi in meeting rooms and guestrooms, audio-visual, parking, all taxes, gratuities, resort fees and meeting room rental, as well as three meals per day in a variety of dining venues throughout the hotel.

“Resorts' all-inclusive package makes the meeting planner's job much easier. One price per person keeps the expenses within a budget and at the same time, provides tremendous value for their investment,” says Giannantonio.