Preferred Casino Pittsburgh Site Emerges for New Convention Center and Hotel According to Study
Multi-Million Dollar Hotel and Conference Center Project Proposed in Westmoreland County
A feasibility and economic impact study commissioned by the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce has revealed plans for an ambitious $86 million hotel and conference center project in Pennsylvania. The proposed development, which includes a 200-room luxury hotel and a 50,000-square-foot event center, is expected to significantly boost the county’s economy over the next decade.
The study, conducted over a six-month period by CBRE, estimates that the project could generate over $720 million for the community within 10 years. This includes nearly $270 million in direct revenue, over $16 million in local taxes, and the creation of more than 120 jobs during its first decade of operation.
The event center, intended for hosting conferences and conventions, is adjacent to Live Casino Pittsburgh near Westmoreland Mall. This strategic location is expected to attract investors for the project and transform tourism in the county.
Local leaders are optimistic about the potential of the project, seeing it as transformative for the hospitality industry in Westmoreland County. The studies did not detail financing but suggested involvement by brand-name hotel operators and mall and casino owners.
If completed, the hotel and conference center could complement Live Casino Pittsburgh and potentially transform tourism in the county. The project, if realized, could be located at Westmoreland Mall.
The study did not specify the exact sources of the projected revenue for the hotel and event center. However, the projected economic impact is expected to come from direct financial infusion, indirect effects, and induced activities linked to conventions and conferences.
This development is expected to significantly boost the county’s economy through tourism, job creation, tax revenues, and ancillary spending linked to conventions and conferences over the next decade. The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce did not provide details on the potential revenue generation beyond the initial study.
- The event center, situated adjacent to Live Casino Pittsburgh near Westmoreland Mall, could potentially expand into casino-and-gambling offerings, enhancing casino-culture in the county.
- With the proposed hotel and conference center project, Westmoreland County might introduce casino-games within its tourism offerings, contributing to an overall enrichment of the county's leisure and hospitality scene.
