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LAS VEGAS
MGM Resorts International
Setting the bar for Las Vegas meetings and events
With 11 resorts on The Strip, MGM Resorts International knows what it takes to pull off a successful meeting or event in Las Vegas. Besides offering ample meeting space and guest rooms, luxurious amenities, and some of the most exciting entertainment options in the destination, MGM Resorts is leading the way in providing the state-of-the-art tools and services that meeting planners require for their most demanding meetings and events. MGM Resorts’ new Wi-Fi network is just
one example of how the company delivers superior customer service. Regardless of event size, planners want ample, fast con- nectivity for attendees, who on average use two devices each. MGM Resorts’ new Wi-Fi
network can now support up to 120,000 concurrent users, whereas the previous net- work could support 4,000 concurrent users. In addition, planners can choose to upgrade to a premium, guaranteed service. MGM Resorts’ Wi-Fi network also features
new customization options and user-friendly capabilities to provide planners with greater control and timely dissemination of informa- tion and offers. Within their own private Wi-Fi network,
planners can update agendas, communicate last-minute changes, and include targeted information, notes, and reminders — all based on the group’s individual needs. Sub-groups can be set up with unique passcodes to limit
Regal revamp MGM Grand completed a $160-million room and suite remodel as part of its Grand Renovation project, which also included adding a new Wi-Fi network for all public spaces and meeting areas as well as new dining and entertainment venues.
access to certain information, and planners can even incorporate sponsor and advertis- ing placements within the custom network to offset event costs or provide clients with marketing opportunities. Additional features of the new Wi-Fi
network include location-based services, so attendees can understand where they are and how to get to their next session or booth. The network’s higher bandwidth also provides faster speeds for quick uploading and downloading.
For more information: MGM Resorts Inter- national — mgmresorts.com/meetings
Redefining resort Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino recently began a yearlong transformation. Beyond adding the “Michael Jackson ONE” show by Cirque du Soleil, and new dining, pool, and nightclub experiences, THEhotel will become the new Delano Las Vegas in early 2014, and all 424 guest rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas have been renovated.
AT A GLANCE Meeting properties • MGM Resorts International offers a portfolio of 11 Las Vegas meeting properties, including ARIA, Bellagio, Vdara, MGM Grand including The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay including THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York–New York, Luxor, Excalibur, and Circus Circus.
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