[2] It is part of the Venetian and Palazzo resort complex, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Apollo Global Management.

[citation needed] The Sands Hotel closed in 1996, and the Venetian resort opened in its place three years later.

[8] An expansion was completed in 2003,[9] and a $35 million renovation took place 10 years later, adding new carpeting, lighting and motion sensors as part of environmental efforts.

Under the deal, Vici owns the real estate while Apollo purchased the operations for the three facilities.

[15] Las Vegas Sands renamed the convention center as the Venetian Expo in September 2021, while still in the process of selling the facility.