MGM Resorts: You Have to Be There
February 15, 2023
Exclusively Sponsored by MGM Resorts
World class entertainment, dining, and business amenities means wherever an organization is heading, getting there starts with being here.
You’ll find meeting and event spaces other places but what you won’t find is all we offer here at MGM Resorts. For decades MGM has been leading the way by providing world-class experiences across all our destinations. Here we host events that create synergy, meetings that move members, conferences that foster collaboration. Here we create memorable experiences that move business forward. Because no matter where business is heading, to start you had to be HERE.
HERE Customized Meeting Spaces Create Synergy
Innovative designs in technology have not only powered our great city, but also our architectural design. And innovation is on display throughout the Luxury Meetings District—a close nexus of venues that sets MGM Resorts apart from the competition. These venues, including Bellagio, ARIA, T-Mobile Arena, Dolby Live at Park MGM make it easy to move from inspirational location to location, with sparks and serendipitous interactions happening along the way. A variety of venue options of all size make it a central hub for any company big or small.
HERE meetings are powered by the sun
Through our 'Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet' philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of our employees, guests, and in the communities where we operate.
With initiatives like the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array, made up of over 330,000 solar panels covering 7,000 acres, we have the hospitality industry's largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide. The Array's clean energy produces up to 90% of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas daytime power needs—cutting our operational carbon footprint in half by 2030. Here, bright ideas happen when your meetings are powered by the sun!
Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer, Jyoti Chopra says, “We believe that bringing diverse perspectives into our organization, enables us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, our guests, and the local communities we serve and where we operate.” At MGM Resorts, our future is looking bright.
HERE unused food serves a community in need
And our Feeding Forward program combats food waste and insecurity at scale by collecting and preserving unserved, untouched event food from MGM Resorts conventions, then safely donating it to people in need. Since our program began in 2016, we've rescued or provided funding for over 2.5 million meals.
For more information about MGM Resorts and to book your next event visit www.MGMResorts.com
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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