Happiness Is: Calling Your Meeting to San Diego
September 7, 2021
Sponsored by San Diego Tourism Authority
Whether you’re returning or visiting for the first time, San Diego is ready to greet you with open skies and wide-open spaces. Our sun-soaked surroundings, sandy beaches and countless outdoor venues and renovations will liberate your thinking, open you up to big ideas and renew your outlook. Because when it comes to getting down to business, San Diego offers the ideal backdrop to elevate any meeting or event.
Make Your Meeting Safe — and Sunny
San Diego makes it easy to gather safely outdoors, and our teams are dedicated to ensuring the health, well-being and security of all. We’ve put extensive protocols in place so your attendees can relax, network freely and enjoy the creativity and collaboration that only in-person meetings can provide.
Open-air Venues That Are a Breath of Fresh Air
Our varied menu of meeting and event venues is breathtakingly long. But they all share our year-round temperate climate that makes it easy to meet outside, poolside, bayside or beachside. The San Diego Convention Center, located along the waterfront in Downtown San Diego, is just steps from the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This iconic facility has hosted countless events throughout its rich history and is known for its world-class service.
Discover Something New Under the Sun
The newest addition to San Diego’s splendor is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Located on the edge of the San Diego Bay and just a short walk from the Convention Center, this striking state-of-the-art venue is available for public and private events. Home to the San Diego Symphony, it boasts a calendar that’s packed with a rich slate of performances by today’s top musical and theatrical talent. This open-air venue — a work of art in itself — boasts an acoustically engineered stage embraced by an elegant concert shell that’s designed to deliver every note with absolute clarity. Tiered seating for up to 10,000 people offers unobstructed views of the stage from every angle.
And close by, you’ll find Downtown’s Embarcadero and its newest addition, Portside Pier. This over-the-water dining complex features four signature bayfront restaurants, outdoor patios, a viewing deck and dock-and-dine berths.
Many of the region’s hotels and resorts have undergone extensive renovations, including the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Bahia Resort on Mission Bay. The Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley recently completed a $90 million transformation, including guest rooms, meeting and exhibit space and a new 10,000-square-foot pool complex. Virtually every venue provides the opportunity to hold an outdoor meeting where your attendees can enjoy blue skies, sunshine and ocean breezes while getting down to business.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
No city is more ready to make your next meeting safe, open and exciting than San Diego. And no other city can offer the joy of wandering through Balboa Park’s gardens, kayaking or snorkeling in La Jolla, or so many other options for outdoor networking and fun before or after your meeting. Our airport is just 10 minutes from Downtown, with lively, walkable neighborhoods nearby. We’ve got the positive outlook and the perfect climate for creativity that can make your meeting memorable and productive. Happiness is: Ready and waiting for you and your team in San Diego.
Let us help you make your next meeting an unparalleled, sunny success and an extraordinary experience for everyone. Visit SanDiego.org/meetings or call 877-973-6338 to start planning today.
Funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.
Partner Voices
One of the most iconic names on the Las Vegas Strip just got an upgrade. Mandalay Bay has everything that your business needs from a refreshed convention space designed to inspire productivity and creativity, to an impressive selection of world-class restaurants and amenities. If you're looking for a venue that's both inviting and innovative, you have to be here.
New Wave Experiences
Mandalay Bay continues to invest in a new wave of enhancements both in the convention space and within the resort as a whole. New restaurant openings including Orla by Michael Mina, drawing inspiration from the award-winning chef’s childhood in Egypt and with flavors and décor inspired by the spices found in markets common to coastal Mediterranean towns, as well as Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, bringing the essence of Italy and spirit of Wolfgang into one concept, are recent additions. The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas also experienced a recent remodel of all 424 rooms. Swingers, a high-end, adults-only golf and entertainment concept will debut in Fall 2024.
Enhanced Technology
Creating a truly effective conference venue requires careful thought into what a business needs: the right technology, capacity, and inspiration to bring ideas to the next level. As part of the resort’s refresh, Mandalay Bay implemented state-of-the-art technology upgrades, installing cutting-edge Cat6A Ethernet cabling throughout the convention center. This advancement doubles the frequency of data transmission, enabling lightning-fast speeds up to 9400% faster. The convention center now boasts 11 dynamic digital walls, spanning up to 24' x 13', strategically positioned for brand placements, sponsorships and targeted event messaging. Additionally, attendees can benefit from 20 double-sided 55" mobile flexible display units, facilitating effortless navigation to meeting rooms and events. RFID locks were installed on all meeting room doors, and over 200 motion detection cameras have been placed throughout the space.
Refreshing New Design & Fine Art
The newly remodeled convention space provides a bright and vibrant atmosphere that complements Mandalay Bay's tropical-inspired brand. Featuring white-washed walls and ceilings adorned with bold floral patterns in cerulean and coral tones, the space is complemented by warm walnut accent walls. In addition to the redesign of all pre-function spaces, meeting rooms and ballrooms, Mandalay Bay's 1 million square feet of exhibit space has undergone a rejuvenation, including new paint, covered pillars and relocated strobe lights.
Sustainable Spectacles
Mandalay Bay is committed to Focused on What Matters and creating more responsible meetings. Refillable water stations all available around the resort, cutting unnecessary plastic usage from single-use bottles.
The Mandalay Bay campus’ recent upgrades represent a bold step forward in redefining the Las Vegas experience. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled service, Mandalay Bay sets a new standard for excellence in business hospitality. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge conference facilities, world-class dining options, or simply a luxurious retreat, an unparalleled meeting experience awaits.
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