Atlantic City Tourism Gains Momentum for 2026
Atlantic City, New Jersey, is undergoing a broad revitalization driven by capital investments and a coordinated effort to attract leisure and tourism in 2026. Visit Atlantic City identified 2025 as…
Atlantic City, New Jersey, is undergoing a broad revitalization driven by capital investments and a coordinated effort to attract leisure and tourism in 2026.
Visit Atlantic City identified 2025 as a turning point, highlighting the DO AC brand integration, stronger leisure focus, and growth in the meetings and conventions market. To date, 13 conventions, events, and competitions are scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 alone.
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Casino Action
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is planning a new 18,000-square-foot live entertainment venue, set to open in summer 2026. This venue complements Allegiant Air's addition of nonstop flights from key Florida markets to Atlantic City. Borgata is also partnering with Big Night Live to convert the former Premier Nightclub into an 18,000-square-foot live venue for summer 2026.
New Activities and Attractions
- Ocean's 18 Mini Golf & Bar will feature an immersive holographic technology experience.
- Nearly 598 rooms will be incorporated into the Tropicana Atlantic City's Solana Tower.
- A new monthlong culinary celebration, Taste Atlantic City, will debut in March.
Dynamic Events Calendar
Major conventions scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 include the following:
- Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show
- Impressions Expo
- The Pool & Spa Show
High-profile sporting events coming to Atlantic City this winter include the MAAC Basketball Championships and NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships.
“With new events, projects, and experiences on the horizon, we are confident Atlantic City's continued revitalization as a premier destination resort will build in 2026,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, in a statement shared with NJBIZ.
