Meet AC Launches Immersive Virtual Reality Experience for Event Planners
January 18, 2018
Meet AC has unveiled a new virtual reality experience that allows prospective visitors and event planners to experience everything Atlantic City’s convention scene has to offer – all without having to leave the comfort of their offices.
Created in partnership with YouVisit, an immersive technology company specializing in 360-degree experiences for brands and organizations, the new VR experience is designed to help the Meet AC sales team expand its marketing strategies for the new year, including attracting visitation to the destination while focusing on bookings at the Atlantic City Convention Center, newly opened properties and re-branded products.
Using this engaging technology, the YouVisit experience will offer meeting planners a clear and immersive view of Atlantic City as they virtually experience the Convention Center and surrounding destinations.
“We are thrilled to partner with YouVisit and make full use of their advanced virtual reality technology,” said Jim Wood, president and CEO of Meet AC. “Meeting planners will have the opportunity to not only virtually experience the Atlantic City Convention Center from any device, but will also be able to experience Atlantic City’s iconic sites throughout the experience.”
He added, “Meeting planners have evolved a new outlook when it comes to site selection and this platform of virtual interaction will make their decision easier.”
Designed to replicate and enhance real-life experiences through rich media, including professional photos, videos and 360-degree panoramas, YouVisit’s VR experiences can be viewed from multiple platforms, including leading virtual reality headsets, mobile devices and web browsers.
“With a picturesque seaside location and an award-winning convention center, Atlantic City is one of the premier meeting and events destinations in the world,” said Gordon Meyer, director of marketing of YouVisit, which has created virtual experiences for businesses and institutions across the globe.
He continued, “It was a true pleasure for our team to bring all the sights and sounds to life in live 360° and VR. Event planners’ choice of Atlantic City will be made even easier now that they can explore it for themselves in 360 degrees without ever having to leave the office.”
In addition, another component of Meet AC’s interactive floorplans is the Meet AC app, which allows viewers to experience the Atlantic City Convention Center, Boardwalk Hall and surrounding area, and can be found in the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play Store.
To view the “Meet Atlantic City Experience” go HERE.
Partner Voices
Just when it seems like Las Vegas can’t get any bigger, brighter or more exciting for groups, MGM Resorts raises the bar again. The company continues to invest and innovate across its portfolio of Las Vegas resorts, with new attractions and upgraded experiences for attendees of all interests.
Remodeled Guest Rooms
MGM Grand is the largest single hotel in the world with over 5,000 guest rooms and an 850,000-square-foot conference center. It is home to the newly remodeled MGM Grand Studio Tower—700 reimagined guest rooms with a fun mid-century vibe. Nearby, the iconic New York-New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino recently completed a $63M redesign and remodel of its 1,830 guest rooms and 155 suites.
Down the street, Bellagio Las Vegas is sporting renovated rooms in the Spa Tower with sunrise-inspired decor and luxurious soaking tubs in Premier King rooms after a $110-million transformation.
Reinvented Luxury Experiences
The Luxury Meetings District, made up of Bellagio Las Vegas, ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas, is now more connected than ever before. A new interior walkway opened this October for a seamless attendee experience – connecting Vdara, Bellagio, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, guests can now walk from Park MGM to Bellagio in around 15 minutes.
New on the scene in the Luxury Meetings District is Cathedrale at ARIA, TAO Group’s upscale establishment specializing in exquisite French-Mediterranean cuisine offering elevated private dining experiences that opened in May.
Heralded by World’s Best 50 Restaurants, GQ and VOGUE, LPM at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is opening this fall and will deliver its signature spontaneity and imaginative celebration of France’s Mediterranean cuisine, art, and culture to the unique luxury resort in impeccable fashion.
A “New Wave for Mandalay Bay
A new wave of enhancements and experiences has arrived at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, including Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar, an 8,445-square-foot restaurant that opened this June, perfect for pre- and post-game eats and drinks. Event planner’s favorite, Chef Michael Mina’s StripSteak, received a full renovation and now includes one of the largest private dining rooms on The Strip. Retro by Voltaggio debuts a one-year residency with a fun take on pop culture of the 80s and 90s with classic American dishes. An exciting addition planned for 2024 is Swingers, a 40,000-square-foot oasis of street food, miniature golf and art at Mandalay Bay.
Most exciting for meeting planners, the 2.1 million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center is undergoing a complete refresh, with lightened space, added eye-catching art, and improved technology infrastructure for even more flexible space. Energy-efficient digital signage now leads the way with faster internet speeds and new AV options.
From renovated guest rooms and meeting spaces to celebrated dining options and dedicated teams, MGM Resorts is dedicated to delivering exceptional and innovative meeting experiences.
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