Sphere: $2.3 Billion Event Center in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is widely recognized as the entertainment capital of the world and continues to captivate visitors from around the globe with its unique blend of glamour, excitement, and towering casino resorts. Located in the heart of the Nevada desert, it is the most populous city in Nevada and a leading international resort destination.

Boasting of the highest number of AAA Five Diamond hotels in the world, Las Vegas sets the standard for exceptional service and luxurious accommodations. This city has earned the title “Sin City”, due to its tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment, with a popular phrase that goes “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”.

The AAA Diamond Program represents the commitment to excellence and quality within the hospitality industry. With over 60,000 properties spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, this program sets the benchmark for exceptional accommodations and dining experiences. The AAA Diamond Program evaluates and recognizes establishments that meet its stringent criteria, with only the best earning the coveted Five Diamond Award.

Image of a pumpkin on the Sphere. Source: Sphere

Las Vegas recently unveiled a $2.3 billion entertainment venue that covers 580,000 square feet, making it the largest of its kind on Earth. With a canvas that stretches over 160,000 square feet, equivalent to four football fields, Sphere offers an immersive experience to spectators inside and outside the venue.

It also features a huge LED screen with 1.2 million puck lights, illuminating the venue with a variety of animated display like the huge pumpkin face above.

Inside the Sphere has a seating capacity of 17,385, and to put its size into perspective, it is said to be spacious enough to accommodate the entire Statue of Liberty. The official website also claims the canvas is so bold and bright you can see it from space.