Convention Centers Stay Open During Major Renovations with Temporary Routes and Staggered Operations
Creatrip Team
a month ago
Korea’s COEX and other major convention centers face rapid wear because they host hundreds of events and tens of thousands of visitors yearly. When planning large renovations or expansions, centers prioritize keeping venues operational since rental income is their main revenue. Global examples: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre built temporary passageways to stay open during an atrium expansion; Tokyo Big Sight closed only one hall while other spaces remained available during the 2020 Olympics; Los Angeles Convention Center follows a ‘never fully close’ policy, shutting only zones sequentially for 2028 Olympics upgrades; Hawaii Convention Center uses staggered operating hours—doing heavy work on weekday days while allowing evening and weekend events. Experts note convention centers act as public facilities driving industry and regional growth, so maintaining event continuity is as important as facility upkeep. (COEX: Korea’s major exhibition and convention center)
