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
MGM Resorts is renowned for its exceptional service and diverse venue options across Las Vegas, Detroit, Springfield, National Harbor, Biloxi, and Atlantic City, providing flexible spaces for meetings of any size. Beyond these offerings, MGM Resorts distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, making it an ideal choice for your next meeting.
At the core of MGM Resorts' company values is its platform, "Focused on What Matters," dedicated to meeting customer needs while advancing socially responsible practices. This commitment is evident in several key areas:
Protecting Natural Resources
MGM Resorts is home to industry-leading recycling, renewable electricity and water conservation programs. Some highlights include a cogeneration power plant at ARIA, producing ultra-efficient electricity; one of America’s largest contiguous rooftop solar arrays atop the convention center at Mandalay Bay; and onsite wells that provide water for the celebrated Fountains of Bellagio, avoiding reliance on precious Colorado River water. These efforts and many more save on natural resources while boosting attendee satisfaction.
Committed to Community
Always striving to be good neighbors, MGM Resorts works to avoid food waste and combat food insecurity with the Feeding Forward program. In partnership with local food banks, they safely divert unserved food to food insecure members of the community. Since 2016, over 5 million meals have been provided, highlighting MGM Resorts' commitment to minimizing food waste and addressing community needs.
MGM Resorts supports clients in their responsible-meetings efforts, not only with efficient venues but also waste-reducing décor and signage; sustainable food and beverage options; and outreach to help planners communicate sustainability efforts to attendees. What’s more, they offer a Mindful Meetings series that puts attendee wellness first—through fitness and mindfulness activities, and in give-back events with local charity organizations.
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion
To MGM Resorts, a diverse and talented workforce is essential to success. By cultivating innovative strategies that consider multiple perspectives and viewpoints, the company creates an inclusive workplace culture that benefits its employees and community. MGM Resorts takes pride in being a welcoming home for veterans, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ community members, and more. This commitment to inclusion is reflected in the company's recruitment and hiring practices and its social responsibility initiatives. From the workplace to the community, MGM Resorts' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion remains unwavering, and its efforts continue to create a more equitable and sustainable world for all.
MGM Resorts offers unparalleled service and venue options while standing out for its proactive approach to sustainability and community engagement. Choosing MGM Resorts for your next meeting means aligning with a company that values social responsibility, efficiency, and attendee satisfaction, ensuring a meaningful and impactful event experience.
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