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What\’s New in Las Vegas – Winter 2012

An update on the city of Las Vegas and surrounding areas for the Canadian client
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WINTER 2012
The D Las Vegas Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas
The
former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel has completed its dramatic
transformation to become the D Las Vegas, revealing a sleek new style,
energetic attitude and fun atmosphere in the heart of downtown Las
Vegas. The property’s complete interior and exterior renovation embraces
the upbeat culture of downtown and invites guests to experience the
modern amenities, first-class entertainment, fun culinary experiences
and unique gaming that abound inside. Renovations at the D focus on
modern styling, while maintaining elements from classic Vegas and
introducing glimpses of Detroit. For more information visit: www.thed.com
MGM Grand Completes $160 Million Room and Suite Remodel
MGM
Grand has announced the completion of its $160 million room and suite
remodel in the hotel’s main tower, marking a major milestone in the
resort’s “Grand Renovation.” The remodel, which began in October 2011,
includes 3,570 Grand King and Queen guest rooms and 642 suites of
varying types, including the stunning Skyline Terrace and Skyline
Marquee Suites. For more information visit: www.mgmgrand.com

The ACT Las Vegas Now Open at The Shoppes at The Palazzo
The
ACT Las Vegas, the newest concept by New York City theater and
nightlife impresario Simon Hammerstein, is now open inside The Shoppes
at The Palazzo, ushering in a dramatic new era of Las Vegas nightlife.
The performance-based nightclub can entertain up to 1,000 revelers with
nightly acts, including boundary-pushing audience participation, in a
9,600-square-foot, multilevel space inspired by the dark romance of
bygone eras. For more information visit: www.theactlv.com

Third Annual Cirque Week 2012 Scheduled for December 1-8
Back
by popular demand, Cirque du Soleil presents the third annual Cirque
Week, offering fans the experience of a lifetime with access to an
eight-day series of exclusive events. Cirque Week offers fans the
opportunity to get an all-access look into how these extraordinary shows
come to life nightly. Cirque Week packages range from $150 for a
two-show ticket package to $540 which includes tickets to all seven
Cirque du Soleil productions in Las Vegas. To purchase tickets visit: www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueweek.
Caesars Palace Launches Unique Culinary Experience: Food University
The
inaugural Food University at Caesars Palace will take place Dec. 11-13.
The event is designed to transform fun-loving foodies from spectators
into competition-ready chefs. Unlike any other food festival or culinary
event, Food University offers food lovers a chance to rub elbows with
top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, cheese experts, fine food purveyors
and even farmers—who will serve as Food U “faculty”— as they learn
during three exhilarating days of culinary curriculum presented at the
iconic Caesars Palace Las Vegas. These “scholars” will not merely eat,
drink and learn in the presence of lauded chefs, they will also
enthusiastically don their chef whites and dedicate themselves to
expanding their knowledge on the finer points of creating exceptional
cuisine from celebrity chef “professors.” For a complete schedule and
“professor” listing, visit www.fooduniversitylasvegas.com.
Javier’s Now Open at Aria
Southern
California hotspot Javier’s is now open at Aria Resort & Casino.
Javier’s regionally inspired cuisine and warm, intriguing design brings a
spirit of Mexican grandeur to CityCenter while fulfilling a culinary
niche for Las Vegas visitors. Characterized by its authentic cooking
techniques and fresh, high-quality ingredients, Javier’s regionally
influenced Mexican-style fare is unrivalled outside of Mexico and
features mouth-watering seafood, steaks, chicken and a selection of
vegetarian dishes. For more information visit: www.arialasvegas.com/en/dining/restaurants/javiers
Channel Your Inner Bond with the Exclusive 007 Package
Machine
Guns Vegas, Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car and STICHED have launched an
exclusive 007 package, transforming guests into world-class spies. The
007 experience starts off with a bang, as Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car drops
off an Aston Martin Vantage CVT to the front door of the guest’s hotel
for 24 hours of zipping through the streets of Las Vegas. The next stop
is to Machine Guns Vegas for VIP target practice only suitable for the
international man of mystery. Finally, guests complete the look with a
custom suit at STICHED, tailored on the spot. For more information
visit: www.mgvpackages.com/007_experience.html
Caesars Entertainment Announces Roster of Brands Joining The LINQ
Caesars
Entertainment has announced an impressive first wave of tenants to
populate The LINQ, the company’s $550 million open-air retail, dining
and entertainment district located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
Brooklyn Bowl and Sprinkles Cupcakes are among the first tenants to sign
onto the project which boasts more than 300,000 square feet of retail,
dining and entertainment space. Opening in late 2013, more than 70
percent of the development space is committed under signed leases or
letters of intent. For more information visit: www.caesars.com

DoubleTree by Hilton and the New Tropicana Las Vegas Announce Strategic Partnership
DoubleTree
by Hilton and the New Tropicana Las Vegas have announced a strategic
franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the Las
Vegas Strip after an almost 14-year absence. Under the terms of the
franchise agreement, Tropicana Las Vegas will continue to own and
operate all 1,600 guest rooms in the 35-acre resort. When the hotel
becomes the Tropicana Las Vegas – a DoubleTree by Hilton in January
2013, guests will be able to earn and redeem Hilton HHonors points and
airline miles at the Strip resort.

‘What’s
New In Las Vegas’ Canada is a monthly newsletter highlighting the
latest updates on hotel and resort openings, packages, entertainment,
events, cool happenings for the Canadian client.

Contact:
Patrice Bell Account Director (416) 925-8212 ext.226 [email protected]
Andrew Ricketts, Public Relations Account Executive (416) 925-8212 ext.237 [email protected]
Barb Finn, Groups & Incentive Representative [email protected]
Peter Nowicki, Sales Manager, Western Canada [email protected]
RenĂ©e Wilson, Account Executive, Quebec [email protected]

For more information on Las Vegas, please visit , www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.ca
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2601, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3E2 Toll Free: 1-866-925-8212,
[email protected]

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