News

Read Latest News at the Plano Event Center

August 15, 2023

Plano Event Center Undergoes $3.2 Million Courtyard Renovation

Plano Event Center, the City’s 86,400 square foot convention center, is undergoing a $3.2 million courtyard renovation to significantly expand upon programmable and rentable spaces for outdoor events.

October 20, 2020

Plano Event Center & Visit Plano Honored with ConventionSouth's Readers' Choice Award for Seventh Time

It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Plano Event Center and Visit Plano with a 2020 Readers’ Choice Award.

October 16, 2019

Plano Event Center & Visit Plano are Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award 2019

It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Plano Event Center & Visit Plano with a 2019 Readers’ Choice Award.

October 18, 2018

Plano Event Center & Visit Plano Are Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award

It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Plano Event Center and Visit Plano with a 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.

July 1, 2018

Plano City Council Reviews, Approves Proposal to Build 4-Star Radisson Hotel at Plano Event Center

The Plano Event Center could have a new 4-star neighbor by the spring of 2020, adding a key partner to the popular meeting and events venue. At their June 25 meeting, the Plano City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Tirgo, LLC for approximately 5 acres of land adjacent to Plano Event Center for the purpose of building a Radisson Hotel.

February 12, 2018

Plano Event Center Named Best Meeting & Event Venue

Plano Event Center has been named Best Meeting & Event Venue, Best Holiday Party Venue, Best Caterer, and runners-up for Best AV Provider and Best Team Building Venue by Texas Meeting Events magazine.

October 25, 2017

Plano Event Center Honored with ConventionSouth's Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award

It is with great honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, present Plano Event Center with a 2018 Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award.

June 6, 2017

Plano Event Center's Renovation is Complete

Plano Event Center, formerly Plano Centre, is proud to announce the completion of a nearly year-long $2.5 million renovation.

October 26, 2016

Plano Centre Is Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award

It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Plano Centre with a 2016 Readers’ Choice Award.

November 2, 2015

Plano Centre and Visit Plano Receive Top Honors

Visit Plano is one of the premier providers of exemplary service and facilities to meeting professionals.

April 23, 2015

Plano Centre Executive Chef Invited to Cook for The Masters

Plano Centre Executive Chef, Bismark Quintanilla, had the distinct privilege to cook at the 79th Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia April 6-12. Certified Executive Chef for the Augusta Country Club, Marvin Herrera, personally chose Bismark to be a part of his team for The Masters.

Ready to plan
your event?

Submit RFP