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Twelve Free Las Vegas Resort & Entertainment Apps Now Available on Additional Smartphones

LAS VEGAS - February 1, 2011 - MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM; www.mgmresorts.com) recently launched 12 free applications on Google's Android and is set to launch them on Research In Motion's BlackBerry OS in March. Previously only available on iTunes, the expansion into additional operating systems allows MGM Resorts International to deliver new ways to explore its Las Vegas hotels and attractions for a broader customer base.

"We've created a dynamic new way to engage our guests with a convenient information and reservation system and the response on iTunes so far has been incredible with more than 200,000 downloads," said Scott Voeller, Vice President of Brand Strategy and Advertising for MGM Resorts. "The overwhelming popularity of Smartphones initially motivated us to create the apps for iPhones, but the opportunity to reach more guests with exclusive offers and content and also receive their direct feedback encouraged us to expand to Android and BlackBerry users."
Feature-rich resort applications for ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, and Circus Circus in Las Vegas and Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi deliver some of the world's most immersive interactive resort experiences currently available.
In addition to the resort apps, MGM Resorts and MacroView Labs developed "Entertainment of Las Vegas," an app expressly designed to deliver video previews, show times, event calendars, directions and the ability to purchase tickets to all of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas entertainment and attractions.
RESORT APPS: ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus and Beau Rivage
Developed by MacroView Labs
* Click here for more in-depth app info.

Key Features: Using your resort app, you can access photos, videos and information to help you decide what to do during your Las Vegas adventure, and book it all with one-touch functionality.

* Preview videos of shows, grab last-minute tickets, even check seating charts
* Bookmark your favorite activities to create itineraries for your trip
* Use GPS maps and indoor casino maps to quickly get you where you want to go
* Order room service, browse restaurant menus and make reservations from anywhere
* Review rules for casino games or join the M life Players Club
* Email any page or offer to a friend
* Enjoy targeted content and deals based on your location
* Check local weather
* Preview and reserve rooms at the hotels
* For special events, work with your host property to load passcode-protected content viewable only to your attendees, including program schedules, party photos and more
* Preview event space
* Check out the clubs, bars and nightlife
* Rate any of the featured services at the resort
* See information in French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish
* View the resort's live Twitter feed for deals, special events and more
ENTERTAINMENT OF LAS VEGAS
Developed by MacroView Labs and MGM Resorts International
* Click here for more in-depth app info.
Key Features: Explore shows, nightclubs and attractions at Bellagio, ARIA Resort & Casino, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Luxor and The Mirage.
* Enjoy location-specific content that changes depending on where you are
* Find top stand-up comedy acts, Cirque du Soleil shows, the Lion Habitat, the Shark Reef Aquarium, and all the best activities and shows right here
* Access overhead custom GPS maps of The Strip and get exact directions to where you want to go
* Use the embedded smart-search bar to find content by keyword
* Bookmark any page to create your own entertainment favorites
* Let your voice be heard - comment about your trip or rate any of the featured services
* Check out the live entertainment Twitter feed right from the app or send any page in the app to a friend

By: Damon Hodge
December 21, 2010

Deluxe hotel accommodations start at $359 per night, plus tax, Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. For reservations, call (888) 987-3456 or visit www.bellagio.com. New Year's Eve performances of "O" are scheduled at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $160, $140, $109 and $103.50 plus tax and handling fees. For reservations, call (702) 796-9999.

The Bank nightclub will toast to 2011 with a performance by British hip-hop sensation Jay Sean. Individual tickets are $150, permitting VIP access all night and a champagne toast at midnight. Table reservation packages start at $2,500, for a minimum of four guests, and include one bottle of Belvedere, one bottle of Dom Perignon, four Red Bulls and mixers, four Fiji waters and a personal service team. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge will treat partygoers to an exclusive New Year's Eve dining experience featuring a seven-course Omakase dinner menu prepared by chef Akira Back. The cost is $225 per person, including tax and gratuity, for a minimum of two guests, for a seven-course New Year's Eve Omakase dinner prepared by Back, including a ceremonial sake toast at midnight. A la carte and seven-course New Year's Eve Omakase dinner menu reservations are offered between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sake paring is available for an additional $55. The Light Group's VIP All Access Package, permitting VIP entrance into the Bank Nightclub and Caramel bar throughout the entire evening, is $175 per person.

Murakami Strengthens Company's Position as Market Leader with Focus on Western Territory

LAS VEGAS - MGM Resorts International expands its role as a market leader in the Group Sales industry with the addition of Gary Murakami as Director of Regional Sales. Based in San Francisco, Murakami will focus his efforts on the entire western region of the United States from Colorado and New Mexico to Alaska and Hawaii.

"Gary's background and skill set reflect the caliber of talent we have developed throughout our Regional Sales Network," said MGM Resorts Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Richard Harper. "We are confident Gary's efforts will continue to support our leadership position in the meetings and conventions industry."

A 15-year, seasoned hospitality sales executive, Murakami is responsible for securing group bookings and raising awareness for MGM Resorts, as well as developing and maintaining key customer relationships. He most recently served as Director of Sales for The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco managing a sales team targeting the group, leisure, and business travel markets. In addition to his more than nine years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Murakami's sales background also includes key positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in the group, leisure and business travel segments.

An active member in the global meetings, events and travel industry community, Murakami has held a variety of leadership director roles with Bay Area Business Travel Association, a regional chapter of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) for the past 10 years. He also served in Board of Director roles with the Northern California Chapter of Professional Convention Management Association for the past several years.

Murakami holds several industry-recognized certifications and designations. He most recently earned the Global Leadership Professional (GLP) designation and certification, a master's level executive education program developed by the NBTA Foundation in conjunction with The Wharton School. In addition, Murakami holds a designation as a Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE), designed specifically for business travel management professionals through NBTA and Cornell University, and a Corporate Travel Counselor (CTC) certification from The Travel Institute.

Murakami earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles

By: Damon Hodge
December 06, 2010

The folks who making a living selling Las Vegas can start spreading the news: Las Vegas is now home to 15 AAA Five Diamond resorts and restaurants, more than any other city in the country.

"From what I understand, Las Vegas not only has more AAA Five Diamond establishments than any other city in the country, but also in the world," said AAA Nevada spokesman Michael Geeser.

"This means a couple things for the city. For starters, it elevates the city's reputation for quality and service, things that travelers really desire. More importantly, it affirms that the city is able to deliver on its promises."

Vegas' Five Diamond hotels include CityCenter's Aria and Mandarin Oriental along with repeat winners Bellagio, Encore, Four Seasons, Skylofts at MGM Grand, Palazzo, Wynn Las Vegas, Venetian and the now-shuttered Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas (Dolce Hotels & Resorts plans to reopen and rebrand the Ritz-Carlton this spring).

This award marks the Four Seasons' 12th consecutive year as a AAA Five Diamond hotel and Bellagio's 10th year receiving the honor.

All the Five Diamond award-winning restaurants in Las Vegas are repeat recipients, including Alex at Wynn Las Vegas, Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace , Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand and Picasso and Le Cirque at Bellagio.

Nationally, seven restaurants were removed from AAA's Five Diamond list; none were added. The recently released AAA Five Diamond list covered Northern California, Utah and Nevada. National lists will be unveiled in January.

"AAA has been around more than 100 years, and our membership continues to grow; in Nevada, there are more than 365,000 AAA members, Northern California has more than 4 million and Utah has more than 300,000," Geeser said.

"They count on us. If we tell members that this place reached a certain level, it better be true. ... The recognition tells travelers that you're not going to be let down, that these places will not underdeliver."

The Bellagio Hotel-Casino has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award for the 10th consecutive year, becoming the first resort in Las Vegas to reach this milestone.

The Bellagio also retains its distinction as the only resort in the U.S. to be home to two AAA five diamond restaurants, Picasso and Le Cirque.

Visit www.bellagio.com

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art this month premiered "Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing." The monthly event will feature master sommelier Jason Smith, the Bellagio's director of wine, pairing wines with artworks featured in the current exhibition "Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form."

The events are held the second Wednesday of every month and feature art and pairings that will vary from champagne to tequila to possibly beer, depending on the inspiration, the gallery said. The events will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with an interactive wine and art conversation with Smith and Tarissa Tiberti, the gallery's director, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $33 for nonmembers.

Art and beverage pairings will include Renoir's "Young Algerian Woman Leaning on a Parapet" with a French Viognier from the Provence region, and Vik Muniz's "Boy with a Pipe, After Pablo Picasso (Pictures of Pigment)" with a 2006 Shiraz from the Barossa Valley in Australia.

"I have spent many years studying wine, and these events are pushing my wine knowledge to a whole new level," Smith said in a statement. "'Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing' not only allowed me to view the works of art from a different perspective, but it added a visual dimension to the joy of tasting wine."

"Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form" will be on view through Jan. 9. The Bellagio gallery opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and closes at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors; free for children 12 and younger. Tickets and information are available by calling (877) 957-9777 or online at www.bellagio.com.

Five Free Apps Deliver New Ways to Experience Strip's Hottest Hotels

LAS VEGAS - May 25, 2010 - Continuing its legacy of innovation, MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM; www.mgmmirage.com) has launched five free iPhone apps delivering new ways to explore Las Vegas hotels and attractions. The applications are available through iTunes.

"Vegas Reality," the city's first dedicated Augmented Reality application, merges real Vegas with virtual Vegas for a multi-dimensional experience of its hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Feature-rich resort applications for Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand and New York-New York deliver dynamic interactivity and a depth of content unparalleled in the hospitality industry. An app also has been launched for Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, and more are underway for additional MGM MIRAGE Las Vegas properties and attractions.

"Entertainment of Las Vegas" delivers access to video previews, show times, event calendars, directions and ticket purchasing for all the MGM MIRAGE fun in the city.

VEGAS REALITY

Developed by Resort Technology Partners

* Compatible with iPhone 3GS

Key Features: While strolling The Strip, point your iPhone at resorts and casinos and watch as information automatically appears as floating text on your screen, using your phone's camera and GPS services.

* Virtually jump inside your favorite resort to learn about its shows, nightclubs, restaurants and more
* Easily buy tickets and book reservations with one touch
* Access property's real-time Twitter feed for deals and events
* Select "fun facts" for info and videos sharing famous - and infamous - moments in Vegas history
* Explore CityCenter's public Fine Art Collection, including artist bios and facts about each piece
* Explore Vegas virtually. Regardless of your 'real' location, open the app and be transported to Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard

RESORT APPS: Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, New York-New York

Developed by MacroView Labs
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

Key Features: Using your resort app, access photos, videos and information to help you decide what to do during your Vegas adventure, and book it all with one-touch functionality.

* Preview videos of shows, grab last-minute tickets, even check seating charts
* Bookmark your favorite activities to create itineraries for your trip
* Use GPS maps and indoor casino maps to quickly get you where you want to go
* Order room service, browse restaurant menus and make reservations from anywhere
* Review rules for casino games or join the Player's Club
* Email any page or offer to a friend
* Enjoy targeted content and deals based on your location
* Check local weather
* Preview and reserve rooms at the hotels
* For special events, work with your host property to load passcode-protected content viewable only to your attendees, including program schedules, party photos and more
* Preview event space
* Check out the clubs, bars and nightlife
* Rate any of the featured services at the resort
* See information in French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish
* View the live Twitter feed for deals, special events and more

ENTERTAINMENT OF LAS VEGAS

Developed by MacroView Labs and MGM MIRAGE

* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

Key Features: Explore shows, nightclubs and attractions at Bellagio,ARIA Resort & Casino,MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Luxor and The Mirage.

* Enjoy location-specific content that changes depending on where you are
* Find top stand-up comedy acts, Cirque du Soleil shows, the Lion Habitat, the Shark Reef Aquarium, and all the best activities and shows right here
* Access overhead custom GPS maps of The Strip and get exact directions to where you want to go
* Use the embedded smart-search bar to find content by keyword
* Bookmark any page to create your own entertainment favorites
* Let your voice be heard - comment about your trip or rate any of the featured services
* Check out the live entertainment Twitter feed right from the app or send any page in the app to a friend

The spring floral exhibition at Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens features seven large-scale bronze ants by artist Susan P. Cochran.

Guests can climb atop the 8,500-pound queen, which rests below two towering yellow jonquils and provides an ideal vantage point for viewing an exhibit of botanical snails and bumblebees as well as brightly colored tulips, poppies, daisies, mums and daffodils.

Steps away, three 10-foot-long ants can be found at the mouth of a 15-foot-tall flowerpot, overflowing with rainbow-hued blooms. A spring butterfly rests atop the oversize pot while a 28-foot spade stands nearby. Overhead, bumblebees made of preserved sunflowers pause midflight in their search for nectar.

Five giant mushrooms, ranging from 5 to 15 feet tall, provide a canopy for the pair of 6-foot-tall ants found communicating below. Within its fragrant symmetrical borders, a large anthill is flanked by two water spheres. A 3-foot-long ant is seen crawling from its earthen tunnel as a counterpart works nearby. A French garden completes the botanical fantasyland.

The exhibit also features 10 potted olive trees, each more than 100 years old. Over the years, the trees have been carefully sculptured into oversize, bonsai-style presentations.

The exhibit is free to the public and will be on display through May 9.

Bellagio Welcomes Japanese Culinary Destination Hot Spot This Summer

LAS VEGAS, February 20, 2008 " The Light Group, Las Vegas premier restaurant and nightlife organization, raises its culinary portfolio once again with the addition of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar. Scheduled to open this summer at Bellagio Resort & Casino, just steps away from The Light Groups chic Caramel Bar & Lounge, FIX Restaurant & Bar and sophisticated nightclub The Bank, Yellowtail will offer an extensive Japanese menu of fresh, ingredient-driven cuisine for both the sushi novice and connoisseur in a sumptuous and highly stylized surrounding.

Overlooking Bellagios iconic lake in which fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights, Yellowtails stunning and sleek ambiance will set the stage for award-winning chef Akira Backs menu of authentic traditional and modern Japanese cuisine dishes. Seasonal fish and ingredients flown in daily from the finest markets and purveyors around the world will be showcased in sushi, sashimi, tempura and hand rolls. A multi-course Omakase menu, which translates to entrust, will afford the opportunity to sample Backs best culinary creations composed of small dishes. Combining world-class cuisine and an inventive chic dining experience, Yellowtail will be Las Vegas go-to Japanese dining hot spot.

Designed by the world-renowned Rockwell Group of New York City, Yellowtails elegant wood and stone decor will foster a vibrant atmosphere and its intimate size will exude exclusivity. The restaurants signature design element, a 25-by-13-foot, wall-mounted installation at the entrance, will be created using bronze metal scales that resemble the dorsal side of the eponymous fish. The dining room will offer a cozy setting with screens composed of woven twigs set inside antique brass frames. Diners seeking the quintessential Las Vegas experience will enjoy the excitement of The Strip from a patio overlooking Bellagios famed fountain show.

The design of Yellowtails menu will encourage sharing and mimics Chef Backs culinary philosophy to bring happiness to my guests by creating a memorable experience through food. Accessible and fun shared plates will include Toro Sashimi with caviar and microgreens; Yellowtail with Serrano peppers, cilantro and yuzu-kosho, a condiment made from the zest of yuzu blended with chili peppers and salt.

Warm shared plates include farm-raised, grain-fed Jidori Chicken, popular with Japanese chefs, prepared with sweet Japanese garlic, potato puree, baby root vegetables and teriyaki; and Grilled Walu, Hawaiian Butterfish with shiitake mushrooms, pearl onions and tosa sauce, a bonito-flavored vinegar and soy sauce mixture.

In addition to traditional raw fish preparations, Chef Back will create a selection of innovative dishes inspired by his global travels as a professional snowboarder and experiences working with industry greats, such as Nobu and Morimoto. These dishes include Big Eye Tuna Pizza with shiso, an aromatic mint-like herb popular in Japan; and Maine Lobster Carpaccio with sweet onion and cilantro. Washu beef, a domestic breed of Kobe, will be featured on Yellowtails menu in three different preparations, while Japanese Kobe beef and Washugyu beef will be offered in tenderloin or rib-eye cuts, seared in hot oil, marinated in balsamic teriyaki, or cooked using the traditional tataki method.

Yellowtail will offer a hand-selected extensive sake collection, encompassing several different types from the classic to the avant-garde representing many prefectures from across Japan. Large bottles of sake and souchu also will be displayed at the 18-seat bar where illuminated rice paper and colorful photos of Japanese flowers will offer a warm glow. A selection of wine, beer and signature cocktails, including the exotic yuzu-infused Peridot or the light and refreshing Asian Pear will complement the menu.

Yellowtail will offer a 180-seat dining room, 30-seat intimate lounge, and 30-seat private dining room. Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar will be open 7 days a week for lunch from noon to 3 p.m.; dinner will be available 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday " Thursday, and 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. For more information, please visit www.lightgroup.com.


About The Light Group
The Light Group is one of the nations leading nightlife, restaurant, hospitality and lifestyle development organizations. Founded by Andrew Sasson and his partner, Andy Masi, The Light Groups properties include The Bank Nightclub, FIX Restaurant & Bar and Caramel Bar & Lounge at Bellagio; JET Nightclub, STACK Restaurant & Bar and Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage; Mist at Treasure Island, and Diablos Cantina, a south-of-the-border eatery located at Monte Carlo. As operators of The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences (a high-end boutique hotel under construction at CityCenter), The Light Group is the first lifestyle company to fully embrace green practices setting the bar for responsible building, design and living. In May 2008, The Light Group will open BRAND Steakhouse, a contemporary American steakhouse at Monte Carlo. For additional information, please visit www.lightgroup.com.

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