Broward County officials marked a major milestone in the transformation of the Convention Center District on December 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
County leaders described the hotel as a cornerstone of a historic public-private partnership representing a $1.3 billion investment aimed at strengthening Broward County’s position in the global convention and meetings market.
“We chose Omni Hotels & Resorts because it is one of the most respected operators of convention hotels in North America,” Broward Mayor Mark Bogen said during the ceremony. “They have a proven reputation for excellence in delivering hospitality services, and that’s why they are the right partner for Broward County.”
The 29-story, 801-room headquarters hotel is expected to significantly increase annual room nights, convention bookings and visitor spending, driving hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity in the years ahead. County officials say the development enhances Broward’s competitiveness in attracting large-scale conventions, trade shows and destination events.
Remarks were also delivered by Gayla Guyse, general manager of the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, and Kurt Alexander, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel features 82 suites, multiple signature dining venues, a resort-style pool deck, Mokara Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space. It is directly connected to the newly expanded Broward County Convention Center, which recently added 1.2 million square feet of event space.
Located on the waterfront, the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel offers views of the Intracoastal Waterway and convenient access to Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, nearby beaches, retail districts and cultural attractions.
County officials say the hotel’s opening signals a new chapter for the Convention Center District, positioning Broward County as a premier destination for large-scale meetings and tourism-driven economic growth.
