After years of speculation and uncertainty, the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has finally announced its closing date. The iconic property, known for its tropical-themed facade and legendary volcano show, will be shutting its doors for good on December 31, 2022.
The decision to close the Mirage comes after years of declining revenues and increased competition from newer, more extravagant resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. MGM Resorts International, the parent company of the Mirage, confirmed the news in a statement released to Fox 5 Las Vegas.
“We have made the difficult decision to close the Mirage Hotel & Casino at the end of this year,” said a spokesperson for MGM Resorts International. “We are incredibly proud of the legacy the Mirage has built over the past three decades, but unfortunately, it is time to move on and focus on our other properties in Las Vegas.”
The Mirage first opened its doors in 1989 and quickly became one of the most popular destinations on the Strip. Its iconic volcano show, which featured a 54-foot-tall volcano that erupted nightly, was a must-see attraction for visitors from around the world. The Mirage was also home to several popular entertainment acts, including the long-running Cirque du Soleil show “Love,” which paid tribute to the music of The Beatles.
News of the Mirage’s closing has come as a shock to many longtime fans of the resort. “It’s really sad to see such an iconic hotel and casino go,” said Greg Johnson, a regular visitor to Las Vegas. “I have so many great memories of staying at the Mirage over the years, and it’s going to be bittersweet to see it go.”
Despite the announcement of the Mirage’s closing, MGM Resorts International has assured employees that they will be offered positions at other properties within the company. The company also stated that it will work closely with customers who have reservations at the Mirage beyond the closing date to help them make alternative arrangements.
As the Mirage Hotel & Casino prepares to close its doors for the final time, visitors and locals alike are sure to flock to the resort to bid farewell to a Las Vegas landmark. The resort’s closing marks the end of an era on the Strip, but also opens the door to new possibilities for the future of Las Vegas tourism.
