The Oneida Indian Nation has initiated an expansion and reinvestment plan for the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The multi-year project is the resort’s largest expansion in the last two decades.
The upgrade will double the existing capacity of both the meeting and convention spaces. New dining options, along with a new hotel with 250 room will be added.
Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter commented: “As we begin our largest reinvestment in two decades, we embark upon a new chapter for our enterprises, ensuring that we remain one of the top event and tourism destinations in New York for decades to come.
“Today we are experiencing record demand for hosting conferences and other events at Turning Stone that far outpaces our current hotel and convention facilities. This extensive multi-year expansion project will help us meet this rising need and even greater demand in the future. Our 30-year track record has proven that investments like this are essential to sustain the growth and success of our enterprises and the entire region.”
The Oneida Indian Nation has partnered with Gensler, an architecture and design firm that will assist the tribe with project development. Syracuse-based Hayner Hoyt will also team up with the Oneida Indian Nation as the general contractor.
Gensler Design Director Lester Yuen commented: “Gensler is thrilled to partner with the Oneida Indian Nation on its expansion of Turning Stone Resort Casino.
“This expansion will introduce some game-changing features to this incredible property, and we are very excited to add this expansion to our portfolio of world-class hospitality and convention projects.”
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente said he hopes the expansion will continue to benefit the county.
He said: “As one of the largest employers and key contributors for investments that bring millions of visitors to Central New York every year, the Oneida Indian Nation has been a critical driver in the economic development of Oneida County.
“This latest investment at Turning Stone Resort Casino – the largest in 20 years – expands on this partnership and, along with the Nexus Center, continues our shared goal for the revitalization of Oneida County. We know that when the Oneida Indian Nation does well, Oneida County does well, and the expansion of Turning Stone will help grow this success with increased tourism, new jobs, and more.”
