Wellness in Every Detail: How MGM Resorts Is Redefining Healthy Meetings

As the nature of work and travel continues to evolve, wellness has emerged as a cornerstone of the modern meeting experience. Attendees are no longer just looking for high-tech spaces and seamless logistics — they’re also seeking environments that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Recognizing this shift, MGM Resorts is pioneering a more holistic approach to business events, integrating health and wellness into every stage of the meeting journey. 

From thoughtfully designed spaces and nutrient-rich menus to rejuvenating activities and sensory-friendly environments, MGM Resorts is helping planners design events where guests can arrive inspired and leave feeling restored. Here’s how they’re transforming the landscape of meetings and conventions through wellness-centered design and hospitality. 

Nourishing Culinary Options 

Food is fuel, especially during high-stakes meetings and long event days. Understanding the vital role that nutrition plays in powering enhanced concentration and effective conversations, MGM Resorts works closely with planners to craft menus that support cognitive function and sustained energy. Menus are carefully designed to include ingredients rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids — key for increasing concentration, mental clarity, and mood. Whether it’s a brain-boosting breakfast or healthy snack options during breakout sessions, the culinary offerings help guests stay sharp and energized throughout the day. 

Wellness-Focused Experiences 

MGM Resorts offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for integrating wellness into an event’s flow. These calming environments allow for breaks that recharge attendees between sessions and foster meaningful engagement.  

Wellness experiences include: 

• Yoga on the beach at Mandalay Bay, where movement and mindfulness converge against a stunning natural backdrop 
• Midday sound bath meditations, which use soothing sound frequencies to reduce stress and increase focus 
• Spin classes overlooking the pool at Bellagio, blending energizing workouts with a motivating atmosphere 

Stay Well Rooms and Meeting Spaces 

Travel often comes with disrupted routines, jet lag, and fatigue — factors that can diminish productivity. MGM Resorts tackles these challenges through its Stay Well™  accommodations and meeting spaces, developed in partnership with wellness expert Deepak Chopra and the Cleveland Clinic. 

Stay Well rooms and venues incorporate science-backed features such as: 

• Enhanced air purification systems 
• Circadian lighting to support better sleep and alertness 
• Ergonomic furnishings that reduce physical strain 

The result is a more comfortable, health-conscious environment that allows attendees to perform at and feel their best. 

Inclusive Environments for Every Attendee 

Recognizing that wellness is not one-size-fits-all, MGM Resorts partnered with nonprofit organization KultureCity for two sensory pods at T-Mobile Arena. Designed by medical professionals, these rooms provide a dedicated space for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment. The sensory pods are outfitted with Yogibo bean bags, visual light panels by Nanoleaf, activity panels, and bubble walls.  

Spas and Fitness Centers for Every Lifestyle 

Wellness at MGM Resorts also means making time for restoration. Each property features a state-of-the-art fitness center and access to luxury spas, including The Spa & Salon at ARIA, the largest Forbes Five-Star spa in the world. 

Guests can enjoy spa menus that focus on high-performance skin care and body treatments — from muscle-soothing massages to hydrating facials — all designed to restore balance after a full day of meetings. 

Venues That Elevate Wellness and Engagement 

MGM Resorts offers over four million square feet of meeting space, with many venues specifically designed to enhance wellness and engagement like the Stay Well meeting spaces. Other highlights include: 

• Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This recently updated 2.1-million-square-foot facility features water refill stations, dynamic digital walls for immersive branding, and a sleek, modern aesthetic that inspires creativity. 
• Bellagio’s Grand Patio and Monet Patio. These elegant outdoor spaces allow for fresh-air breakout sessions, receptions, or wellness programming in a serene, natural setting. 
• Naturally Lit Event Spaces at ARIA and Park MGM. Daylight-filled rooms like ARIA’s South Primrose Veranda and Park MGM’s Griffith Ballroom offer scenic views and invigorating sunlight to keep creativity flowing. 

A Destination for Meaningful Meetings 

As wellness moves to the forefront of event design, planners are increasingly tasked with creating experiences that prioritize people’s health as much as their productivity. MGM Resorts is responding to this need with systemic changes — spaces that heal, menus that nourish, and environments that respect every attendee’s needs. 

This integrated approach reflects a broader evolution in how we think about meetings. No longer confined to conference rooms and catering trays, today’s events are becoming more mindful, more human, and more impactful. MGM Resorts is helping lead that transformation — inviting us all to consider not just how we meet, but how we thrive while doing so. 

Get more information and book your next event at MGM Resorts.