Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Announces Partnership With Marriott International
Marriott International Inc. Press Release
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Announces Partnership With Marriott International’s Autograph Collection – Agreement will provide The Cosmopolitan access to one of the World’s Largest Retail Websites
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, opening December 15, 2010, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with the Autograph Collection, Marriott International, Inc.’s portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury independent hotels and resorts. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a design-focused independent luxury brand, will be the Autograph Collection’s first member resort in Las Vegas. The partnership will provide The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas access to one of the largest databases in the hospitality industry, while offering strong and established relationships in the group and convention markets.
“This opportunity creates a powerful partnership for The Cosmopolitan and the Autograph Collection by aligning interests, broadening market share and driving growth. This platform enables us to build an iconic luxury brand at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip while simultaneously leveraging the 7th largest retail website in the world. The partnership also provides the Autograph Collection entry into the Las Vegas market,” commented John Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will introduce a new category in the Autograph Collection and will be the brand’s largest property as well as the first casino resort. With an innovative perspective on luxury in the Las Vegas market, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be in good company with other Marriott brands including The Ritz-Carlton, known for service and luxury, as well as EDITION, Marriott’s new lifestyle brand developed with Ian Schrager.
Through this partnership, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will benefit from full participation in the award-winning Marriott Rewards® guest loyalty program, which drives customers in the leisure, corporate and group markets. In addition, as part of the Marriott family of brands, The Cosmopolitan will also be featured as a partner hotel on The Ritz-Carlton website.
“Marriott has been looking for some time for an iconic property in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and The Cosmopolitan exceeds our expectations for inspiring design, luxurious rooms and meeting space that will draw the world’s top customers year-round,” said J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International. “We’re very excited to be working with The Cosmopolitan’s ownership group and seasoned management team to raise the bar on the Las Vegas experience. Our new Autograph Collection delivers the power of our world-class sales engines while promoting the independence of The Cosmopolitan brand.”
Situated at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is located at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South directly between CityCenter and Bellagio. The resort’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces The Cosmopolitan’s luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino; unique and eclectic boutiques; Sahra Spa & Hammam; three unique pool experiences; multi-level integrated nightclubs and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space.
Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holstein’s from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group and Chef Todd Miller.
The Autograph Collection is an ensemble of high-personality and boldly independent hotels, each carefully selected for its distinctiveness and style. Together, the entire Autograph Collection takes the guesswork out of finding exceptional, unique non-chain hotels that are as original as the guest, and provides all of the benefits of the Marriott Rewards world-class loyalty program.
Mirage Las Vegas – A Walk Through
Mirage Las Vegas Press Release
A WALK THROUGH THE MIRAGE
The Mirage, the hotel that introduced the concept of destination resort to the Las Vegas Strip in 1989, has undergone a stunning transformation to maintain its preeminent position in what has become an increasingly competitive tourism market. While introducing contemporary amenities designed to recapture the resort’s leading-edge position, The Mirage has maintained the exceptional service standards and serene tropical atmosphere that have distinguished it as a AAA Four Diamond Polynesian paradise.
The Volcano
From Las Vegas Boulevard – “The Strip” – or from the walkways leading to the resort, visitors are immersed in a tropical paradise as they follow the palm-tree-lined drive leading to the doors of The Mirage. Spanning the front of the resort is a tranquil lagoon, home of The Volcano, the renowned icon of The Mirage since its opening in 1989. Having undergone a complete overhaul in 2008, the redesigned Volcano offers an all-new audio/visual spectacle with never-before-seen fire effects. An exclusive percussive soundtrack written and performed by Grateful Dead drummer and Grammy-award winning artist Mickey Hart and his partner, International superstar Zakir Hussain, punctuates the fiery eruption. Audiences will be wowed by this exhilarating signature attraction, the crowning jewel in the property’s transformation and a wonderful prologue to all of the energy and excitement the new Mirage offers.
Tropical Atrium
Once inside The Mirage, guests feel as if they’re in paradise, instantly surrounded by the extraordinary visual experience of a lush and verdant indoor atrium. Palm trees tower 60 feet above waterfalls and pools, which meander through a forest of rich tropical flora including banana trees, elephant ears and tropical orchids. Woven into the towering palms and waterscape of cascading falls is an artist’s palette of beautifully colored, delicately arranged tropical flowers covered in natural sunlight and nourished by a computerized misting system.
Already one of the most elaborate and technically advanced in the world, The Mirage aquarium recently underwent a transformation. New, brighter artificial corals evoke the exotic beauty of such tropical locales as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, while the addition of hundreds of new sea creatures provides a rare glimpse into the aquatic wonders of our planet. Top aquarium design experts, noted for their work at such distinguished facilities as California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium and The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD, collaborated to enhance the display. The aquarium’s filtration and life support systems also were replaced improving visibility and monitoring. Nearly 1,000 marine life forms now comprise a thriving undersea community housed within the 20,000-gallon display behind the front desk.
Specialty Restaurants at The Mirage
Other unique moments of The Mirage experience are provided in several of its fine-dining restaurants.
Japonais – The marriage of modern day Japan with old-style European elegance, this Chicago concept is the brainchild of designer Jeffrey Beers, restaurateurs Miae Lim and Rick Wahlstedt and Chefs Jun Ichikawa and Gene Kato. The restaurant’s distinctive approach to progressive Japanese cuisine seamlessly fuses innovative presentations, flavors and ingredient pairings within each selection.
STACK Restaurant & Bar – The Light Group presents its second restaurant venture (FIX at Bellagio is the first) with STACK at The Mirage. The menu reflects a return to fun, approachable American cuisine. Chef Brian Massie focuses on simply grilled top-quality fish, meat and poultry. The space has been conceived by Graft Lab to create a warm and welcoming environment within a vibrant design.
Fin – A high-end Chinese restaurant, Fin features authentic Chinese dishes in a contemporary setting created by award-winning design firm Yabu Pushelberg. Chef Chi Choi, a master with a Hong Kong-style wok, has created a menu that attracts the most discerning diner. Creating an edgy yet elegant design, Yabu Pushelberg weaved traditional Chinese themes into contemporary and innovative decor. With décor largely centered around elegant glass designs, the restaurant showcases a spectacular water feature gracing one end of the room. The main dining room is divided by floating translucent spheres hanging strategically in sheets from the ceiling. The spheres provide privacy amongst and between the tables in the open yet intimate dining room.
kokomo’s – The popular flagship restaurant at The Mirage has a fresh contemporary look by designer Adam Tihany, featuring a sleek lobby bar that is the focal point of activity. Inspired by tropical weather patterns and forces of nature, the 180-seat restaurant is characterized by several major features including a field of iridescent silver fish sculptures suspended beneath undulating canopies and the emphasis on natural materials such as stone, wood and a live bamboo planter. The maroon and burgundy circular-patterned carpet accents pistachio green leather chairs and banquettes and a 12-seat private dining room sits nestled inside the wine room. Serving fine steak and exotic seafood dishes, kokomo’s presents a culinary experience as varied and dynamic as the space that defines it.
Onda Ristorante – Featuring the classic regional dishes of Italy as well as American cuisine, the menu promises a variety of flavors and colors from its featured homemade pasta, breads, fresh seafood and meats. The sophisticated ambiance is simple, yet elegant; the cuisine is unforgettable.
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse – A spirited atmosphere complements the Brazilian “Rodizio” cuisine of this Brazilian steakhouse. Diners may choose from a variety of skewered, rotisserie meats that are carved tableside for a delicious and entertaining dining experience. Served with every meal are traditional Brazilian side dishes including black beans, rice and plantains.
Casual Dining at The Mirage
The Mirage also provides guests with relaxed, informal dining.
B.B. King’s Blues Club – From early morning to late night, B.B. King’s Blues Club serves the best in Creole cuisine fused with that southern comfort touch. Palates of Las Vegas visitors and locals alike are sure to be awakened by signature items such as Fried Dill Pickles, Gumbo Ya Ya Straight from the Bayou, Lip Smacking Ribs, Southern Fried Catfish and Banana Bread Pudding. It doesn’t stop with the food as the drinks are just as tasty and full of soul – from the Boll Weevil that’s sure to pack a punch to the Wang Dang Doodle that the women will love. B.B. King’s Blues Club offers music seven nights a week from funky and fast to soulful and smooth. As the night progresses, so will the tunes as guests turn to the dance floor to dance the night away.
BLT Burger (Bistro Laurent Tourondel) – BLT Burger’s hip and casual setting, designed by Rockwell Group, features a neutral color palette accented with red brick, golden upholstery and plenty of wood. Rock ‘n’ roll music pulses throughout the restaurant, creating an energetic environment for lunch, dinner or a late-night bite. Menu items include burgers of traditional 100 percent beef, as well as Kobe, lamb and Atlantic salmon, accompanied by five varieties of fries, classic shakes and ice cream floats.
Carnegie Deli – Deli fanatics now can sample New York City’s finest home-cured pastrami and corned beef without wrestling the congestion of Times Square. Carnegie Deli, a New York City culinary institution since 1937, launched its only outpost outside New York at The Mirage. The deli offers the energy and tradition of its flagship Manhattan branch but with a fresh look created by internationally acclaimed designer Adam Tihany. The menu includes the legendary towering sandwiches, delectable blintzes and mouth-watering cream pies.
Cravings – A contemporary and innovative interior by renowned designer Adam Tihany transforms the room into a culinary journey, taking guests through an array of dining experiences. Similar to an international bazaar or market, diners can meander through a street-like setting, making their selections and discovering compelling temptations around every bend. Eleven live-action stations represent a different culinary region or cooking style, including Latin, sushi, Italian, rotisserie, Asian and pastry.
California Pizza Kitchen – Guests can enjoy the unique wood-fired gourmet pizza that is the rage in Southern California along with salads, sandwiches, pastas and more. The California Pizza Kitchen is conveniently located adjacent to the Race and Sports Book.
Blizz Frozen Yogurt (Opened February 2010) – When a sweet tooth beckons, Blizz Frozen Yogurt will satiate the craving. Guests can craft their own masterpiece starting with a variety of flavored yogurts and add any of a large selection of toppings. Fresh fruits and berries, nuts, hot fudge, warm pie fillings and brownie bites are just some of the tempting options. Calorie-conscious guests will appreciate that almost all the delicious flavors offered at Blizz are non-fat. In addition to frozen yogurt, Blizz offers smoothies, waffles, frappés, shakes and crêpes.
Paradise Café – The charming outdoor café, which provides a scenic view of the pool area, offers full breakfast selections, lavish lunch, alluring snacks and exotic drinks. The café’s soft rattan seating, custom glass-panel art and painted umbrellas in soothing shades of blue make it the perfect place to take a break from swimming or sunning. Paradise Café is open seasonally, exclusively for hotel guests.
The Roasted Bean – Indulge in a coffee delight or a scrumptious snack at The Roasted Bean. The coffee bistro features an assortment of coffee specialties and freshly baked cakes, French pastries, quiches and sandwiches.
Additionally, The Mirage offers 24-hour room service.
Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars (Ages 21 and older)
RHUMBAR – Located near the main entrance of The Mirage just off the Las Vegas Strip, RHUMBAR, a lounge with outdoor patio, brings the cool mood of the Caribbean to sizzling Sin City. Inspired by a minty mojito on a white beach overlooking a teal ocean, the design-centric concept encompasses 2,000 square feet and accommodates up to 100 guests. Like the sand on a Caribbean beach, white is the prevailing color at RHUMBAR, with touches of cool greens throughout. Abstract white mint leaves adorn the 20-foot-tall glass walls, luring the thousands of people walking by to take a peek inside. Stylish servers and bartenders offer up an array of specialty rum cocktails, along with daiquiris and other classic libations. RHUMBAR also features a humidor with an impressive cigar selection.
JET Nightclub – The Light Group, responsible for an evolution of nightlife artistry including The Bank Nightclub (Bellagio), Caramel Bar & Lounge (Bellagio), Mist Bar & Lounge (TI), FIX restaurant (Bellagio) and Diablo’s Cantina (Monte Carlo), brings JET Nightclub to The Mirage. Acclaimed designer Jeffrey Beers transformed the 15,000 square feet of space into a sleek, modern multi-level environment, setting a stunning scene for the ultimate nightlife experience. A one-of-a-kind light and laser grid, state-of-the-art cryogenic effects systems and the best sound design technology available places JET on the leading edge and in a class of its own.
The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge – Inspired by the spirit of The Beatles and created by Cirque du Soleil, The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge is revolutionary in design and atmosphere. The lounge features cutting-edge, interactive experiences creating a psychedelic sensory environment and a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles’ era. Each night is an evolutionary journey, where both the music and interior transform, resulting in an eclectic nightlife adventure at The Mirage. The Abbey Road Bar, located just in front of the lounge, is a full-service bar that reflects the REVOLUTION experience.
Onda Wine Lounge – This Italian-inspired lounge features a large selection of wines available by the glass, bottle or individual flights. Wines are available by the case and can be shipped to an address of the guest’s choice. Guests can choose from an assortment of artisan cheeses and meats to accompany their wine.
Mario Barth at The Mirage / King Ink – This one-of-a-kind venue is located next to the North Valet doors, directly across from JET Nightclub. Celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth and hospitality gurus The Light Group have partnered up to bring cutting-edge tattoo fashion and lifestyle to Las Vegas with Mario Barth at The Mirage. Guests enjoy a high-tech interactive lounge and hot spot nightly as well as relax and sip champagne on the outdoor patio. Barth and his top-rate team operate King Ink, the tattoo studio, while The Light Group manages the bar and lounge. Mario Barth at the Mirage is a unique venue capturing elegance and artistry with a rock ‘n’ roll flair through marble flooring, lavish fabrics and extravagant chandeliers – all of which are fit for a king.
Entertainment
Terry Fator – Celebrity impressionist, singer, comedian and ventriloquist Terry Fator performs with his cast of thousands at The Mirage. Fator won America’s heart in 2007 when he was chosen as the $1 million winner on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Combining the art of ventriloquism with singing celebrity impressions, Fator and his puppets, Walter T. Airdale, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle, effortlessly perform the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Elvis, Garth Brooks, James Blunt and Gnarls Barkley. Fator performs five shows a week in the 1,265-seat Terry Fator Theatre.
The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® – The Beatles LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock group of all time to create a vivid, intimate and powerful entertainment experience. Drawn from the poetry of The Beatles’ lyrics, LOVE explores the content of the songs within a series of scenes inhabited by real and imaginary people. The international cast of 60 channels a raw, youthful energy underscored by aerial performance, extreme sports and urban, freestyle dance. LOVE is presented in a custom-built theatre at The Mirage featuring 360˚ seating and advanced high-definition video projections with 100-foot digital, moving images. The panoramic surround sound system envelops audiences and allows them to experience The Beatles music like never before.
The Casino
Set amidst a lush, tropical décor, The Mirage casino is an elegant yet comfortable oasis. Offering a variety of slots, video poker, table games, a 30-table poker room and a Race and Sports Book that sets the sports-betting bar within the industry, The Mirage casino has something for everyone.
The High Limit Lounge and Baccarat areas offer three separate semi-private gaming rooms, as well as buffet and dining rooms, featuring a design that brings together unique finishes and textures such as bronze, stainless steel, wood and glass. Renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, whose works have been exhibited in every major museum in the world, was commissioned to enhance the new contemporary look with his distinctive pieces.
Steps away guests find the High Limit Slot area. Designed with inviting, contemporary, earth tones, the area has a private buffet and lounge.
The Spa at The Mirage
Newly redesigned with a calming, neutral décor, The Spa at The Mirage now offers additional treatment rooms and a new menu of indulgent services featuring botanical elements meant to revive and rejuvenate.
Treatments include the Signature Birch Detoxifying Wrap, an invigorating seaweed wrap that blends vitamins and minerals found in blue-green algae with birch oil to boost the body’s immunity; and Sweet Red Rose, a fragrant facial that uses hand-picked rose petals to soothe sensitive skin.
A unique co-ed area offers comfortable seating under the canopy of a birch forest while a dramatic new entry invites guests to explore a world of beauty. The upscale boutique offers spa and salon products, specialty apparel and unusual accessories and gifts.
Kim Vō Salon
Kim Vō, considered the “King of the TV Makeovers” among an elite team of experts who worked on the television series “Extreme Makeover” and who also appears on E! Entertainment’s “The Daily 10,” has brought his talents to Las Vegas with the opening of his salon at The Mirage. Under his direction, the salon offers the latest in hair trends and treatments as well as manicures, pedicures, hair extensions and personalized makeup services. A retail area features the newest collection of Kim Vō products, specialty apparel plus unique accessories and gifts. A barbershop provides men’s grooming products along with traditional services. Vō, whose clients include Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Teri Hatcher, Kirsten Dunst and Jenny McCarthy, trains all stylists and colorists to ensure his high standards of both styling and color are maintained.
Guest Rooms, Suites, Lanais and Villas
The Mirage offers exquisite AAA Four Diamond accommodations that provide the utmost in comfort and convenience to leisure and business travelers alike.
A stunning $90 million room and suite remodel features striking new decor and dynamic designs, offering guests a comfortable home away from home.
From luxury amenities to modern furnishings, the resort’s 2,765 Deluxe and Tower Deluxe accommodations reflect an ambiance of contemporary upscale living. A multi-sensory design features a neutral color palette accented with vibrant pops of color, cool metals and warm woods.
Attention to detail is apparent throughout with a special focus on comfort and ergonomic design. Each room features a pillow-top mattress, down comforter, feather pillows, cotton robes, 42-inch LCD television, iPod/MP3-compatible clock-radio, cordless phone and office chairs designed to provide maximum support and flexibility.
For the business traveler, all rooms feature a desk and desk lamp, two phones with dual phone lines and high-speed Internet access. Tucked away are irons, ironing boards, private in-room safes and hair dryers to provide added convenience. Rooms equipped for the handicapped and non-smoking floors are available upon request.
The resort’s indulgent suites – Petite, Hospitality, Tower and Penthouse, slated for completion in early 2009 – also reflect a modern residential feel with clean lines, vivid color palettes and upgraded amenities ranging from his and her baths and wet bars to separate living and dining areas.
In addition, The Mirage features six opulent lanais, each with a private garden and pool, plus eight extraordinary two-and three-bedroom private villas.
The Pool and Cabanas
The Mirage’s lush tropical pool area includes two saltwater pools and three spas surrounded by waterfalls, private cabanas, an outdoor café and the adults-only Bare pool lounge.
Swirls of texture and color are exhibited in the landscaping by using a variety of foliage in shades of fire – deep reds, yellows, hot pinks and oranges. From enhanced sound and lighting systems to a beautiful stamped concrete pattern of natural stone to bronze-colored sailcloth mesh lounge chairs, guests of The Mirage can relax in this luxurious oasis.
Private cabanas around the pool feature flat-screen televisions, Bose® Wave® Radios, phones, safes and exquisitely designed teak lounge chairs. These cabanas offer guests the opportunity to enjoy the sun or the shade, to have privacy or to socialize. Guests in need of a quick bite can visit the Paradise Café or for a cool drink, the Dolphin Bar.
Bare pool lounge offers an exclusive adult alternative to the typical Las Vegas pool experience. With its distinctive contemporary ambiance and ultra VIP service, Bare is ideal for those wanting to relax, kick-back and socialize or turn up the music and heat up the day. A European-style saltwater pool experience, Bare caters to adults 21 years of age and older. Hours are seasonal.
Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
The Mirage is further distinguished from all other hotels in the world by its animal habitats, built both for educational programs and public enjoyment.
The Secret Garden is home to five rare animal breeds, including the White Lions of Timbavati and Siegfried & Roy’s Royal White Tigers of Nevada. Guests can see sibling white, golden and white-striped tigers as they playfully interact with one another. The newest addition to the Secret Garden family is a male leopard, Java, born on Nov. 19, 2008. Through the Secret Garden, Siegfried and Roy seek to increase public awareness of the plight of all endangered animals and to foster dialogue about the world’s rarest breeds.
The Dolphin Habitat serves as the home for a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. This embattled species dwells in the finest surroundings incorporating the latest in research technology. The youngest dolphin, Bella, was born on Sept. 6, 2008, and charms visitors each day with her playful, adventurous antics. Although guests enjoy watching the mammals as they frolic in the water, the facility’s primary purpose is for educational programs. A complete curriculum has been prepared with the Clark County School District to educate elementary through senior high school students on the wonder of marine mammals.
The Mirage now offers the experience of a lifetime for those who love dolphins. The Trainer for a Day program provides guests with the unforgettable experience of working side-by-side with animal experts in the daily care and training of dolphins. Up to four people each day, Friday through Wednesday, can have this unique opportunity. Guided VIP tours also provide visitors exclusive insight into the animal care program of The Mirage. Conducted by the facility’s educational staff, each one-hour tour offers behind-the-scenes access and an insider’s view of the hard work and dedication that goes into caring for these majestic creatures.
Shopping at The Mirage
The Street of Shops at The Mirage offers a wide array of items ranging from unique gifts, designer shoes and swimwear to stunning jewelry, high-fashion casual wear and elegant designer evening attire.
Featured along the Street of Shops is an exclusive collection of designer boutiques, which bring a feeling of the fashionable European shopping boulevard to Las Vegas. Within the boutiques at The Mirage, guests find the latest fashions from designers such as Donna Karan New York, Moschino and La Perla, as well as high-fashion leisure and foot wear, resort wear, and the work of up-and-coming designers.
Other shopping outlets include OPTICA, offering luxury eyewear from iconic designers including Gucci and Dior; the LOVE Boutique featuring fashion and souvenir apparel, accessories and gifts inspired by The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil®; The Terry Fator Store, offering exclusive branded merchandise and a wide selection of keepsake items including Fator’s candid autobiography “Who’s the Dummy Now?”; Watch Boutique with jewelry and accessories for him and her; The Art of Music with a wide variety of contemporary and vintage memorabilia from television, movies, music, sports and rare one-of-a-kind specialty items; Sugar Factory, offering Signature Series Couture Lollipops and other specialty confections; and Impulse offering resort logo items, Siegfried & Roy apparel and official Los Angeles Lakers’ paraphernalia.
Weddings at The Mirage
Couples in search of a dramatic setting in which to say “I do” are invited to wed amidst the lush tropical beauty of The Mirage. Three new wedding packages – “Simply Elegant,” “Exotic Delights” and “The Sophisticate” – offer romantic ceremonies in a stunning poolside location or within a private indoor venue. Priced at $1,900, $1,950 and $2,100 respectively, each package offers brides their choice of distinct floral arrangements. An officiant, bouquet for the bride and boutonnière for the groom also are included. For the ideal reception bash to follow, the talented chefs of The Mirage are on-hand to create delectable menus and divine wedding cakes.
Meeting and Convention Facilities
Conveniently located on the ground floor, The Mirage meeting and convention facilities offer exceptional comfort and flexibility, accommodating the most intimate of dinners or lavish banquets. The convention complex provides 27 meeting rooms, including an executive boardroom featuring advanced communication technology.
The 90,000-square-foot Mirage Events Center offers the flexibility to create ballrooms of 10,000, 30,000 or 60,000 square feet. Multiple freight doors, loading docks and a 30-foot ceiling make the center ideal for trade shows, entertainment productions and elegant food and beverage occasions for groups of 10 to 8,650 people.
The Mirage Events Center is located adjacent to the 40,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom and creates a convention complex of more than 170,000 square feet.
Shadow Creek
Located in the midst of the barren Nevada desert on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Shadow Creek has achieved national recognition and the kind of startling mystique reserved for only a select number of golf courses. The course, perennially ranked among Golf Digest’s top 10 courses in the country, is known for its natural beauty, rolling terrain, glistening brooks and ponds, lush gardens and mature trees. The visual elements, spectacular waterfalls and course design lend to astonishing views.
Shadow Creek re-opened in December 2008 following a seven-month enhancement project overseen by original course architect Tom Fazio. The course’s tees and greens were rebuilt and reseeded, the irrigation system was upgraded and a new world-class short-game area was created, intended to reflect the diverse and intriguing shot values evident throughout the course.
Trump Las Vegas Apprentice Contest
TRUMP Hotel Collection Press Release
Aug 25, 2010 13:24 ET Trump® Hotel Collection Offers Guests an Exclusive Chance to Win a Trip for Two to New York for the Season Finale of ‘The Apprentice’ by Recounting Exemplary Service Provided by a Trump Hotel Associate
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Trump® Hotel Collection, the next generation of luxury hospitality, marks the Fall 2010 return of the hit television series “The Apprentice” with an exclusive opportunity: guests may identify a hotel associate who has provided exceptional service during a stay at any of its hotels — currently two in New York, and one each in Chicago, Las Vegas and Waikiki — for the chance to win a trip for two to New York for the show’s season finale.
The “You’re Hired” promotion provides Donald J. Trump and the hotel brand’s senior executives — Don Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump — with an opportunity to underscore the tenets of passion, drive and enthusiasm that guide the hiring, training and career advancement of Trump Hotel Collection associates.
“We pride ourselves on hiring the best people in the business,” said hotelier Ivanka Trump, executive vice president. “This gives us a chance to incentivize our guests to acknowledge great service through their own personal experiences and anecdotes, as well as reward the continued hard work of our valued associates.”
To enter the contest — launching today and continuing through Nov. 11 — any current or past guest may nominate an associate who has made a positive and lasting impression during a stay at a Trump Hotel Collection property. Both the associate and the guest who makes the winning nomination will receive the same prize — individual expenses-paid trips for two to New York City, including the season’s hottest ticket — a chance to be an audience member at the finale of “The Apprentice.”
Each winner will receive:
- A two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite at the newly renovated Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York or the brand-new Trump SoHo™ New York
- Roundtrip airfare for two to New York City
- In-room Champagne on arrival
- Three-course dinner for two at Jean Georges (Trump International Hotel & Tower New York) or Quattro Gastronomia Italiana (Trump SoHo New York)
- A pair of tickets to attend the finale of “The Apprentice,” with luxury roundtrip transportation
Submissions of 100-300 words can be made at www.YoureHiredGiveaway.com. Guests who enter the contest will receive a complimentary upgrade on their next Trump Hotel Collection stay completed by March 31, 2011.
The associate cited in the winner’s submission will be awarded an identical package for two. (Associates at Trump International Hotel & Tower New York or Trump SoHo New York will win a stay at their choice of their own property or sister property.)
The contest will culminate in a grand prize drawing on Nov. 18, announced on Ivanka Trump’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ivankatrump. Ongoing tweets and Facebook posts will provide contest updates and highlight guest feedback.
For official rules, please visit www.YoureHiredGiveaway.com.
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MGM Resorts International and Barrett-Jackson REVVED Auction
MGM Resorts International Press Release
SOURCE: Barrett-Jackson
Aug 04, 2010 11:03 ET Barrett-Jackson Teams With Las Vegas and MGM Resorts International and Gets REVVED Up for Its Third Annual Las Vegas Auction
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – August 4, 2010) –
- MGM Resorts International in conjunction with Barrett-Jackson kicks off REVVED event with five days of cars, chrome and neon
- Each MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas will have an event in support of REVVED and Barrett-Jackson
- Three days of Barrett-Jackson auction action at Mandalay Bay at center of REVVED week
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and MGM Resorts International are teaming up for the Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction for an incredible five-day celebration of cars, chrome and neon. The “REVVED” days will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 26, with featured events at all MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas including ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus and Crystals at CityCenter.
“The Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas automotive lifestyle event will be exclusive to Barrett-Jackson and only in Vegas can you get this once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Las Vegas is one of the entertainment capitals of the world, and we are thrilled to kick-off our upcoming 40th anniversary celebration in 2011 here. Our partnership with MGM Resorts International this year for REVVED ratchets up the Barrett-Jackson experience with cars, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle events all with that Las Vegas flair.”
“We are delighted to welcome back the Barrett-Jackson automotive auction to Las Vegas,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Las Vegas is a world-class destination known for hosting special events like this one, giving car enthusiasts and all visitors one more reason to come to Las Vegas.”
The five-day REVVED extravaganza features automotive and lifestyle activities for tourists and locals, which include shopping excursions, a wine auction, car art exhibits, Barrett-Jackson-themed happy hours and a classic golf tournament that will all highlight the Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back the annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction,” said Bill Hornbuckle, chief marketing officer for MGM Resorts International. “No city does events better than Las Vegas, and this year, MGM Resorts has enhanced the experience with REVVED, a series of wonderful lifestyle activities throughout our resorts.”
The Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week will start with its annual Cruise-In on Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by a week full of events including a Las Vegas Strip road rally on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Other REVVED events include spa indulgences, cooking events, fashion shows, gaming tournaments, liquor and cigar experiences, concerts, movies, to name a few all of it leading to the star attraction the Barrett-Jackson Auction. The three-day auction will commence Thursday, September 23 and culminate on Saturday, September 25 with the action airing live on SPEED TV from Mandalay Bay with many activities for people of all ages, including exhibitor and sponsor booths, the automobilia auction and much more.
“The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction is unique from the other three locations because it is right in the heart of Las Vegas, which adds to the glamour and excitement for which the Barrett-Jackson auction block is known,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We are looking forward to gearing up for this event and providing consignors, bidders and guests a chance to enjoy everything Las Vegas and Barrett-Jackson have to offer.”
For additional information on how to receive updates and have first access to special packages, including tickets to the Barrett-Jackson auction please visit, http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/lasvegas/
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas and Orange County, Calif. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company has significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau. One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece ARIA Resort & Casino. Through its hospitality management subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects around the world. MGM Resorts International supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association’s Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community philanthropy programs and the Company’s commitment to sustainable development and operations. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s Web site at www.mgmresorts.com.
About LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 148,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 10.5 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com.
MGM Resorts International Restaurant Week
MGM Resorts International Press Release
LAS VEGAS RESTAURANTS AND CELEBRITY CHEFS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK DURING ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEK AUG. 30 – SEPT. 5
Restaurant Week Participating Restaruants
Proceeds from Specially Priced Menus Help Fight Hunger
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Restaurant Week is making a highly anticipated return giving diners an opportunity to enjoy more than 80 of Las Vegas’ popular establishments at discounted prices while raising money to feed the hungry. The August 30 – September 5 event will feature special prix fixe menus priced at $20.10, $30.10 and $50.10, depending on the restaurant. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Three Square, a non-profit organization in Las Vegas working to end hunger in Southern Nevada.
This year many of MGM Resorts International’s finest restaurants are participating including: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, NOBHILL TAVERN, Diego, SEABLUE, Fiamma Trattoria & Bar, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak at MGM Grand; Sage, AMERICAN FISH, UNION Restaurant & Lounge, Bar Masa, Blossom, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Sirio Ristorante and Julian Serrano at ARIA; Café Bellagio, Osteria del Circo, Prime Steakhouse, Jasmine, Sensi, FIX, Todd English’s Olive’s, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, FIX and MICHAEL MINA at Bellagio; Diablo’s Cantina, BRAND Steakhouse, Dragon Noodle, d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar and Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo; The Steak House at Circus Circus; TENDER Steak & Seafood at Luxor; STACK, BLT Burger, Japonais, Fin, Onda, Samba and kokomo’s at The Mirage; miX, Aureole, Fleur de Lys, Shanghai Lilly, STRIPSTEAK and Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay.
“I look forward to participating in Restaurant Week each year as it is a great opportunity for chefs and restaurants to give back,” said Chef Rick Moonen. “Three Square’s mission holds a special place in my heart and being able to serve on their Executive Culinary Council has only furthered my awareness and call-to-action to help this worthy cause.”
Restaurant Week is scheduled to kickoff in grand style on Monday, August 30, with “Wet Your Appetite at WET REPUBLIC” featuring booths and food stations from several of the participating restaurants including Joël Robuchon, Craftsteak, Fiamma, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Sage, Burger Bar, Fleur de Lys, Sensi, Osteria del Circo and Todd English’s Olives. Celebrity chef Hubert Keller will showcase his talents on the spin tables as special guest DJ during the party. Live music, synchronized swimmers and Studio 54 go-go dancers complete the entertainment line-up. Tickets to the event are $30.10 and can be used as a dining voucher at any participating MGM Grand restaurant during Restaurant Week.
Sebastien Vallet, Chairman of Las Vegas Restaurant Week Committee and General Manager of Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, said, “We are thrilled to have many of our restaurants and celebrity chefs in the MGM Resorts’ family participating in Restaurant Week 2010. Three Square is a fantastic organization and we are happy to help raise awareness and money while offering our guests world-class meals at a terrific price at their favorite restaurants.”
In the tradition of years past, special events are scheduled throughout the week with all proceeds donated to Three Square.
Restaurant Week Special Events at MGM Grand:
Aug. 29 – Noon
“SEABLUE’s Chef Stephen Hopcraft Presents: The Perfect Paella”
Learn to shuck oysters and prepare SEABLUE’s signature Paella and sangria. Tickets are $60.10 plus tax
Aug. 30 – 8 p.m.
“Wet Your Appetite at WET REPUBLIC”
Restaurant week kickoff event
Tickets are $30.10 plus tax
Aug.31 – 10:30 p.m.
“Tease in The Kitchen”
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Live burlesque show with live band, champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $70.10 plus tax
Sept. 1 – 10:30 p.m
“A Night of High Spirits”
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak
Selections of Scotch, fine California wines, tasting stations featuring Craftsteak signature dishes and a cigar roller. Tickets are $30.10 plus tax.
Sept. 2 – 10:30 p.m.
“Birufest 2010”
Shibuya
Taste 28 different Japanese and Japanese-style beers including Shibuya’s own private labels, meet contemporary artist Dennis Drew and get inked with a temporary Japanese tattoo. Tickets are $30.10 plus tax.
Tickets for all events are can be purchased at the MGM Grand ticket office or concierge desks at MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and ARIA.
Those traveling to Las Vegas for Restaurant Week or locals looking for a culinary staycation can take advantage of hotel and resort packages offered at many MGM Resorts properties. MGM Grand is treating guests to an “All Access VIP package,” which includes nightly entrance for two and 2-for-1 cocktails at Studio 54 or Tabú Ultra Lounge, two daily gym passes and complimentary Wi-Fi access. ARIA rates start at just $149 a night plus tax and include a $50 resort credit and an ARIA souvenir logo cap and t-shirt per guest (mention code: Camp Vegas). Guests can experience all that Monte Carlo has to offer with the “Summer Escape Party Package.” Rates start at $50 a night plus tax, and guests receive 2-for-1 tickets to Frank Caliendo, 2-for-1 cocktails at BRAND, $25 off cabana rental Monday – Thursday, complimentary admission to ROK Vegas at New York–New York and more. Additional offers can be found by logging on to www.mgmresorts.com.
Restaurant Week is part of Hunger Action Month (HAM), Feeding America’s “Give a Little, Feed a Lot” campaign to motivate local communities to take action and help end hunger. Three Square encourages everyone to visit the events calendar on their website to see how they can help end hunger in their own community during the month of September.
For more information about Restaurant Week and for a list of participating restaurants, visit www.threesquare.org.
About Three Square:
Three Square was established in 2006 to end hunger in the valley by providing wholesome, nutritious meals to non-profit organizations that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans in need. A national model project inspired by Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, UNLV, the CCSD, governmental entities, the media and hundreds of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides 13 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 10 million meals annually – to more than 260 non-profit and faith-based organizations and 144 schools throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network for food banks.
