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Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Event venue in Nevada, United States

Field	Value
name	Mandalay Bay Convention Center
image	MandalayBayConventionCenter.jpg
image_caption	Mandalay Bay Convention Center in 2009
address	3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
location	Paradise, Nevada
coordinates
owner	MGM Resorts International
built	2001–03
opened	January 6, 2003
renovated	2016, 2022–2024
expanded	2014–15
construction_cost	$236 million
banquets	31000 -
total_space	2100000 sqft
breakout	75 rooms
website	Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Mandalay Bay Convention Center is attached to the Mandalay Bay resort, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The 2100000 sqft facility is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. It is among the largest convention centers in the U.S.

It was developed by original owner Mandalay Resort Group, at a cost of $236 million. Construction began in 2001, but was temporarily halted due to the economic impact of the September 11 attacks. The Mandalay Bay Convention Center opened on January 6, 2003, with 1500000 sqft. MGM acquired the facility two years later. An expansion was finished in 2015, and renovations concluded the following year.

History

In April 2001, Mandalay Resort Group announced plans to build a convention center for its Mandalay Bay resort, located on the Las Vegas Strip. The facility would occupy 16.5 acres located southwest of Mandalay Bay. The resort already had 190000 sqft of convention and meeting space, Construction began in June 2001, but was subsequently put on hold for nearly six months, The facility was topped out on July 11, 2002.

The $236 million Mandalay Bay Convention Center opened on January 6, 2003, with 1500000 sqft of space. It was among the largest convention centers in the U.S., and the second largest local facility, surpassed only by the Las Vegas Convention Center. Its first event was the Aqua Show, which focused on the pool and spa industry.

Solar panels atop the convention center, 2018

In 2013, Mandalay Bay partnered with NRG Energy to add 21,324 solar panels on the facility's roof, capable of supporting up to 20 percent of the resort's energy needs.

A $66 million expansion of the convention center was announced in April 2014, adding 350000 sqft of exhibit space and 900 additional underground parking spaces. Construction began in October 2014, bringing the facility to 2000000 sqft. Renovations to the existing facilities concluded in January 2016, with second-floor space converted into the 70000 sqft Oceanside Ballroom. The convention center includes three kitchens which provide catering for events.

A $100 million renovation, including technological updates, took place from 2022 to 2024.

References

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Hemmersmeier, Sean. (June 5, 2024). "South Strip property unveils $100M convention center renovation". Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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