Critics question cost of expanding Austin Convention Center

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Convention Center. A hub meant to harness visitor spending and boost the local economy. But industry leaders say they're actually missing out on a lot of money because the center is too small. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau say last year alone, 130 groups decided to not hold their events in Austin because of a lack of room or availability at the center. It meant the city lost out on a $481 million economic impact.
That's why those leaders are pushing for an