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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.¹s (NYSE:MAR) 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 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 Cosmopolitan¹s 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; Holstein¹s 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. For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com. 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. For more details, visit www.AutographCollectionHotels.com.

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Wynn Las Vegas continues to set the bar for luxury and excellence in Las Vegas and unveils the first completely renovated resort rooms at Wynn. Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes–including wallpaper, carpets, chairs, couches and lamps–while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts. The renovation project at Wynn Las Vegas encompasses all guest rooms and suites and is slated to continue through early 2011.

“Wynn has been open for just over five years, and we felt is was time to do more than just refresh the rooms, but to really give them a completely different feel,” said Wynn Las Vegas and Encore President Andrew Pascal. “The new rooms are fresh and crisp and light; they are incredibly uplifting.”

Thomas, who has designed guest rooms for Steve Wynn for 30 years, adds, “While we have always designed our guest accommodations to be residential, this line is so luxurious and so beautiful, I could take it home with me! This is the way I live.”

The new Resort Deluxe room offers a modern update to our classic resort room. Featuring a crisp, neutral and creamy decor, the Resort Deluxe is draped in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and accented by an array of contemporary furnishings and fabrics. Additional, advance technologies including remotely controlled lighting, drapery and room service messaging are the pinnacle of guest convenience and privacy. Choose between one king bed or two double beds in this 640 square-foot retreat with a view of our golf course or the Las Vegas Strip.

Views of the Las Vegas Strip and the 18-hole golf course are the centerpieces of the upgraded Panoramic View Deluxe room–an enhanced hideaway featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Evocative of a residence yet as indulgent as a retreat, this newly renovated room is enriched with a bright, buttery palette and bespoke furnishings. Fully automated and more intuitive than ever, the Panoramic View Deluxe is offered as a king or a double room.

There is no need to choose your view when your room is situated on a corner, where the bright lights of The Strip meet the natural beauty of our 18-hole golf course. The freshly redecorated Panoramic Corner View Deluxe rooms also reside at the intersection of timeless design and classic comfort. Light-infused, uplifting decor is complimented by a refurbished repertoire of casually elegant furniture and fabrics and an updated array of advanced technologies that allow lighting, draperies and room service messaging to be controlled with the touch of a finger, from the bedside.

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WHAT: AZURE Luxury pool at The Palazzo celebrates Labor Day all weekend long with poolside parties featuring sounds by the world famous DJ Twisted and Claudius Raphael, who has ascended the ranks of elite deejays as one of New York City’s best kept secrets. Guests can join the party by calling 702.767.3724 and making reservations for cabanas, daybeds, lounge chairs and bottle service.

Embodying sophistication at its finest, AZURE is the daytime luxury pool experience for the guest who enjoys the finer things in life with exclusive amenities including poolside cabana massages by Canyon Ranch SpaClub, cuisine from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, Evian® water mistings and energetic sounds of AZURE’s live DJs.

WHEN: Friday, September 3 – DJ Twisted
Saturday, September 4 – Claudius Raphael
Sunday, September 5 – Claudius Raphael
Monday, September 6 – DJ Twisted

WHERE: The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

ABOUT THE PALAZZO® LAS VEGAS
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, Silver LEED®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Ranked first among Las Vegas Hotels in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2010, the AAA® Five Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Award winning property is highlighted by a flagship, 85,000 square-foot Barneys New York with The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and couture brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloé, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino and Anya Hindmarch. The Palazzo also offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse. Other unique offerings include Tony Award winning Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS; the chic dining and nightlife LAVO; the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub; the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip: Lagasse’s Stadium and “Prestige at The Palazzo,” an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of services and amenities including private champagne check in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, complimentary cocktail reception and more. For additional information, please visit The Palazzo website at www.palazzolasvegas.com, follow on twitter @palazzolasvegas and on Facebook at facebook.com/palazzolasvegas.

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Widely known as one of the most popular West Hollywood hot spots, The Abbey Food & Bar has partnered with Las Vegas party planner Eduardo Cordova and Vdara Hotel & Spa to host The Abbey Beach. Each Sunday, Vdara Pool & Lounge offers a taste of The Abbey’s signature LGBT party in the heart of CityCenter.

Vdara’s chic Pool & Lounge will be decked out with The Abbey’s colorful flags and beach balls, while its 19 fully appointed cabanas will be serviced by the handsome Abbey Boys. The Abbey’s bartenders from West Hollywood will make special appearances to keep the signature mojitos and martinis flowing while a rotating lineup from The Abbey’s resident DJs will keep the party moving.

“We are excited to welcome the LGBT community with a high-energy, upscale pool party unlike anything in Las Vegas,” said Mary Giuliano, General Manager for Vdara Hotel & Spa. “With our designer architecture, personal service and unique location, Vdara is quickly becoming a hot destination for the sophisticated LGBT traveler.”

David Cooley, President and Founder of The Abbey, said, “The Abbey Food & Bar represents the best in relaxed elegance and we are thrilled to bring our signature entertainment style to Las Vegas. We can’t think of a better way of celebrating our 20 years than to bring The Abbey experience to such an exciting location.”

The Abbey Beach at Vdara Pool & Lounge occurs every Sunday now through September 26, noon – 6 p.m. Labor Day weekend’s event will move from Sunday to Monday, September 6. Cover is complimentary for Vdara hotel guests, $10 for Las Vegas locals and $20 for all other guests. For guests looking to make a weekend out of it, Vdara is offering special hotel pricing, available by entering code ABBEY at Vdara.com. For more information about Vdara Hotel & Spa, visit vdara.com; for cabana reservations, call (702) 590-2030

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The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a special date in the third episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot new summer series. The episode will cover a unique group date with an intimate pool party at Bare pool lounge and a gourmet dinner in one of The Mirage’s luxurious Villas.

Bachelor Pad airs Monday at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on Bachelor Pad visit http://abc.go.com/shows/bachelorpad

About The Mirage
Ideally located in the center of the famed Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage is the place to stay and play. The resort features contemporary AAA Four Diamond accommodations, dynamic nightlife including JET Nightclub and The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, tantalizing restaurants created by the world’s most acclaimed designers and renowned chefs, a salon from celebrity colorist Kim Vo, the enticing Bare pool lounge, and 170,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Unique entertainment options include The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® celebrating the musical legacy of The Beatles, Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert, and the lush animal sanctuary of Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. From the redesigned iconic Volcano and 20,000-gallon lobby aquarium to the lush tropical atrium and pool, guests experience an exotic, world-class destination unlike any other. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™. For more information and reservations, visit the website at www.mirage.com or call toll-free at (800) 374-9000.

About Bare Pool Lounge
Located at The Mirage, and managed by the leading hospitality company The Light Group, 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. Bare is open daily (seasonal), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

About The Light Group
The Light Group is one of the United States’ leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates eighteen food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Hotel & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The Light Group’s portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Lounge (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and Union Restaurant & Lounge. The Light Group’s Dubai branch has opened its first oversees outpost, Caramel Restaurant & Lounge Dubai, in the heart of the city’s financial district, which is just one of six new venues that The Light Group plans to open by 2011.

About BACHELOR PAD
Fan-favorites, arch-rivals, villains and the sexiest participants from the hugely successful “Bachelor” franchise reunite under one roof in a competitive reality series to vie for $250,000 and perhaps a “second chance” at love on ABC’s Bachelor Pad. The series begins with 19 of the most unforgettable characters from seasons past living together in the Bachelor Pad mansion. Each week they’ll square off in head-to-head challenges to compete for immunity and the opportunity to go on a date with contestants of their choice. The winner of the challenge will then grant immunity to one of his or her dates via the presentation of a rose. At the end of each episode, the contestants will vote amongst themselves to determine which cast members will be eliminated from the competition. The hosts of Bachelor Pad are Chris Harrison (The Bachelor and The Bachelorette) and former The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars contestant Melissa Rycroft. The series is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas pairs stylish design with an adventurous and welcoming spirit – delivering a decidedly different kind of Las Vegas experience. The new 2,995-room resort will feature oversized residential style living space with expansive one-of-a-kind private terraces and spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects David Rockwell, Jeffrey Beers, Adam D.Tihany and the Friedmutter Group. Guests will enjoy diverse dining experiences from the country’s top chefs, unprecedented services and amenities, innovative new membership offerings, three distinct pool environments, a 100,000 square foot casino and breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip at every turn. The resort will first welcome guests December 15, 2010.

Situated at the heart of the Strip, The Cosmopolitan’s uniquely vertical multi-tower design on just 8.7 acres of land boasts sweeping views of the Las Vegas skyline, allowing guests to feel that they are truly at the epicenter of the vibrant city while maintaining a boutique style footprint.
“The Cosmopolitan is about creating a resort experience that is truly different than anything that exists right now in Las Vegas,” says John Unwin, CEO of The Cosmopolitan. “When you combine spacious suites, high design from talent like David Rockwell, a curated award-winning dining collection, unparalleled service and gaming, we know we are giving guests an experience that’s been missing in Las Vegas and harkens back to an era when guests felt connected, inspired and engaged by their resort.”

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will offer culinary concepts from some of the country’s top chefs and restaurant brands, each opening for the first time in Las Vegas. To date, the prestigious roster will include: Jaleo and China Poblano, a new Chinese-Mexican fusion concept, both by Chef José Andrés, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by acclaimed Los Angeles chef David Myers; New York City’s Estiatorio Milos by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holstein’s an exciting new burger concept from Block 16 Hospitality; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G., a new casual wine bar, both by award-winning chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group.

The 50-story East and West towers will be comprised of oversized hotel and condominium-style rooms ranging in size from 730 square feet to over 5400 square feet in addition to ten three-story bungalow-style suites adjacent to the west pool deck. Contemporary bespoke room décor by David Rockwell will feature spacious living areas, luxurious bathrooms, a hundred small but unique touches, and many with expansive terraces overlooking the heart of the Strip. Each room features state-of-the-art technology control panels, plasma-screen televisions, entertainment system, wireless internet and a custom in-room bar. The oversized bathrooms offer moments of unexpected tranquility combined with breathtaking

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Adding to the many world-class amenities Bellagio offers, guests now have the convenience of viewing live airport arrival and departure screens without leaving their room. FlyteChannel, on channel 50 in guest rooms, shows cities, flight numbers, scheduled and actual arrival/departure times, airline logos, and gates.

Flights are sorted by city names to allow guests to quickly check flights and identify alternative flights if necessary. FlyteChannel is currently available in all guest rooms.

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue lake in which the Fountains of Bellagio perform their magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Cirque du Soleil’s stunning performance of “O,” a sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio.

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Caesars Palace, the Las Vegas Hilton and Mandalay Bay all stepped up to the plate and had great fireworks shows on (and around) the Las Vegas Strip on July 4, 2010. The Caesars Palace show was 18 minutes long: See selected video highlights:

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Forth Of July Fireworks.

Great story from KTNV Channel 13 about the holiday weekend, fireworks, and uptick in Las Vegas visitors:

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American Idol alum, Katharine McPhee, made a special musical appearance at AZURE Luxury Pool on Saturday, June 26th for ‘Stereo Love Live’. The sultry singer and songwriter graced the poolside stage and hosted the day time party to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka. Kat arrived with her husband to The Palazzo on Friday where they checked in at the VIP Lounge to their luxurious Siena suite. Kat was wearing a loose fitting cream crop top with cut-off jean shorts, flip flops and sporting her signature short, now brunette, hair do.

When Kat walked into the suite she gasped at how spacious it was and said, “What are we going to do with all this space.” Friday night Kat saw Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular and was overheard saying how much she loved the show. Later that evening Kat enjoyed dinner at FIRST Food and Bar at The Palazzo. Kat wore a loose fitting tunic top with leggings. She sipped a glass of wine and ate crème brulee for dessert. She loved the view and the food. Before leaving the restaurant, Kat and her husband took several pictures in the FIRST photo booth. When asked about FIRST, Kat mentioned “The Chef even came out to say Hi.”

Saturday morning, Kat worked out at Canyon Ranch SpaClub to prepare for her poolside performance at AZURE Luxury Pool and later she and her husband relaxed with massages.

Kat glowed on the carpet wearing a Joie jumpsuit. Kat’s tips for staying fit for the beach or pool, she suggested “stay away from bread and eat lean.”

Kat enjoyed Wolfgang Puck’s famous pizza and Chicken Caesar Salad in her cabana before taking the stage.

Kat performed a musical set for her fans at AZURE pool. Feeling the heat, she took off her stiletto heels and gold necklace to jump off the stage and get into the water where she sang to her fans.

Kat announced, “I don’t know about you, but I’m having fun here celebrating Belevedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka and of course hanging here at The Palazzo.”

Back on stage, Kat cooled off by spritzing herself with an Evian water misting and sang a song she wrote “Surrender” while fans clapped and cheered. Soaking up the rays, Kat performed her rendition of Kings of Leon’s hit “Use Somebody” while the crowd sang along.

About to exit the stage, the pool guests started to scream for one more song. Kat asked for requests and her fans yelled “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.”

Before melting in the Vegas heat, Kat sang it and pleased her fans. After the performance, Kat took a dip in the pool to cool off.

Following Kat’s poolside performance, she and her husband headed to dinner at her favorite spot in Las Vegas, TAO Asian Bistro at The Venetian. Kat mentioned, “It’s a tradition to go to TAO. I always get asked if I want to go anywhere else and I say no, we are going to TAO – it’s my favorite place. I love the Chilean Sea Bass and the Lobster Won Tons.”

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Effective today, Planet Hollywood Resort and PH Towers eliminate resort fees. The two resorts will join the other Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas properties, including Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Imperial Palace and Harrah’s, in not imposing mandatory resort fees attached to a room reservation.

The elimination of resort fees allows guests to allocate their budget toward entertainment, dining, shopping or room upgrades rather than amenities that they may not use or desire. Other Strip resorts outside of the Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas portfolio have implemented such fees. These resorts offer competitive promotional rates; however, in many instances, an additional resort fee is assessed when booking the reservation online. In some cases, the fee may be in excess of 40 percent of the base room rate.

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