convention center expansion<\/a>.<\/p>\nThat means there’s far more capacity than demand, which means everyone would be freaking out, except people have lost their minds and are gambling much more than usual, so it’s distracting everyone from the reality convention business isn’t back and nobody’s sure when, or if, it will be.<\/p>\n
That said, no matter what happens, Mandalay Bay has to stay competitive. Hence the move to invest this ungodly amount of money in upgrades.<\/p>\n
Per the news release, “Reflecting the evolving needs and preferences of contemporary meetings, significant technology upgrades, dynamic digital signage and a fresh, new design complementing Mandalay Bay’s tropical ambiance highlight the remodel.”<\/p>\n
Crazy coincidence. The name of our band in high school was Tropical Ambiance.<\/p>\nThe best way to avoid breakout rooms is stop eating greasy foods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nImprovements will include “Technology Enhancements” (shout-out to Cat6A Ethernet cabling), “Redesigned Space” (shout-out to “bold floral patterns featuring cerulean and coral tones”) and “Fine Art” (shout-out to the Fertittas and ROI).<\/p>\n
According to the resort, Mandalay Bay Convention Center will stay open and operational throughout the remodel.<\/p>\n
The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.<\/p>\n
At which time we will probably know whether Las Vegas is doomed or not.<\/p>\n
Ha, ha. No, it’s not doomed. Just all the fancy restaurants where people pay with corporate credit cards are doomed. Not all of them, of course. Don’t be a Debbie Downer, if that’s still a thing.<\/p>\n
There are a lot of unknowns on the horizon for Las Vegas, but we appreciate the can-do spirit and deep pockets of these big casino companies. We love new and shiny, even if it’s boring new and shiny. Especially if lanyards are involved. We love lanyards.<\/p>\n
In Mandalay Bay’s news release, we’re also told Four Seasons will be remodeling all 424 of its rooms next year, Flanker Kitchen debuts in summer 2023 and Stripsteak gets a makeover in early 2023.<\/p>\n
We’re pretty sure Mandalay Bay announced its convention center renovation just to make those other things more exciting by comparison. Mission accomplished!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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