LAS VEGAS
The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino’s Convention Center expansion is now complete after the opening of the 70,000-square-foot Oceanside Ballroom.
The $70 million expansion includes 350,000 square feet of new exhibit space, a 20,000-square-foot foyer and underground parking, which all opened in August.
The Mandalay Bay Convention Center now boasts more than two million total square feet and over 900,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space to better attract new groups.
With the expansion’s completion, the final remaining phase of Mandalay Bay’s resort-wide, multi-year transformation is the $100 million redesign of more than 3,000 guest rooms and suites, wrapping up in February 2016.
The resort, with three hotels including Delano Las Vegas, new world-class dining, high-energy entertainment, nightlife and more, offers flexibility for meeting planners.
“We have made significant changes and enhancements to provide a unique resort destination with diverse and comprehensive options to remain a top choice for corporate groups and tradeshows of all sizes,” said Stephanie Glanzer, vice president of sales at Mandalay Bay.
The resort’s high-density Wi-Fi has also been added to the new space to accommodate more attendees. The system’s benefits include the convenience of a one-time log-in for conventiongoers during their stay and the seamless connectivity throughout Mandalay Bay, from the convention center to public indoor and outdoor spaces to the guest rooms.
A distinct capability that sets this Wi-Fi apart from all others is convention attendees will stay connected with the same high-performance Wi-Fi when visiting any MGM Resorts destination along The Strip from Mandalay Bay to The Mirage, including MGM Grand, Bellagio and ARIA.
Sustainable Initiatives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Further solidifying what already is the largest convention center solar array in the world, the expanded Mandalay Bay Convention Center is incorporating an additional rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) array spanning 8 acres.
Upon completion in early 2016, the added portion of the array will generate approximately 1.9 MW (megawatt) with an approximate annual production of 3.4 million kilowatt hours.
Additionally, Mandalay Bay integrates environmentally responsible practices into its operations including the recycling of more than 80 percent of all convention materials.
From sustainable service ware and organic, sustainable menus to zero waste recycling, Mandalay Bay’s Convention Service Managers offer a number of options to help each group conduct socially responsible meetings.
