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What\’s New In Vegas Winter 2013

An update on the city of Las Vegas and surrounding areas for the Canadian client
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WINTER 2013

Caesars Entertainment to Convert Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon to a Boutique Lifestyle Hotel and Club

Caesars
Entertainment Corporation has announced the conversion of Bill’s
Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon to a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino. The
conversion includes the complete remodeling of the guest rooms, casino
floor and common areas, the addition of a new second floor restaurant
and the construction of the 65,000 square foot rooftop pool and
dayclub/nightclub. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon will temporarily
close on Feb. 4 to accommodate the remodeling. The renovated hotel and
casino is expected to open in early 2014, under a new name, while the
rooftop club will open later that year. For more information visit: www.billslasvegas.com

Roseanne Barr Begins Residency at Laugh Factory Las Vegas

Comedy
superstar, award-winning actress, best-selling author, recent
presidential candidate and the original domestic goddess Roseanne Barr
will be performing at the World Famous Laugh Factory starting January
14, 2013. Performances are scheduled for Saturday through Thursday
evenings at 7 p.m at the Laugh Factory inside the Tropicana Las Vegas.
For more information visit: http://www.troplv.com/Experience.aspx#.UP70gc3ssYY

Legends in Concert to Celebrate 30 Years on Vegas Strip With New Home at Flamingo Las Vegas
After
a record-breaking four-year engagement at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Legends
in Concert, the most acclaimed tribute show in entertainment history,
will celebrate the beginning of its third decade on the Las Vegas Strip
with a new long-term home at Flamingo Las Vegas beginning Feb. 2013. For
more information visit: www.legendsinconcert.com

Human Nature to Headline The Venetian Las Vegas

Human
Nature, Australia’s vocal group sensation, has announced a new
headlining residency at The Venetian Las Vegas. The new show, titled
Smokey Robinson presents Human Nature: The Motown Show, will begin on
Jan. 19. For more information visit: www.humannaturelive.com

SCORE!, The Ultimate Interactive Fan Attraction, Opens at Luxor

SCORE!,
a 10,000-sq.-ft. interactive sports fan exhibit, has opened at the
Luxor Las Vegas. SCORE! is the ultimate sports fan attraction featuring
historically significant memorabilia from the Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hockey Hall of Fame,
Boxing Hall of Fame, U.S. Soccer Federation and more, along with
cutting-edge interactive sports experiences that make SCORE! more than
an ordinary exhibit. For more information visit: www.luxor.com/entertainment/score

Casino Royale Named a Best Western Plus Property

Best
Western International announced the opening of the BEST WESTERN PLUS
Casino Royale, the only chain hotel in the middle of the Las Vegas
Strip, located at 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Owned by Thomas
Elardi, the hotel features 149 guest rooms and three guest suites. Hotel
amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, and 24 hour fitness center.
There are several on-site restaurants including Denny’s, Outback
Steakhouse and a food court. Each room is equipped with a 32” LCD flat
screen television, mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker and free
wireless Internet access. For more information visit: www.casinoroyalehotel.com

Dates Announced for 2013 Las Vegas Restaurant Weeks

Locals
and tourists will once again have the opportunity to help out by dining
out at some of Las Vegas’ best restaurants when Las Vegas Restaurant
Week returns – March 8-15 and August 23-30. Taking part in Las Vegas
Restaurant Week is simple. Diners can visit any participating restaurant
during the specified dates and enjoy a multi-course, prix fixe menu
specially created for Las Vegas Restaurant Week. Each restaurant will
create their own delicious menu offering at price points ranging from
$20.13 to $50.13, with a fixed portion of the proceeds benefiting Three
Square and the fight against hunger in Southern Nevada. Starting in late
February, visit www.helpoutdineoutlv.org for an updated list of spring Las Vegas Restaurant Week participants and menu details.

Jerry Seinfeld Returns to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace April 12 And 13
Jerry
Seinfeld returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two nights of
his signature stand-up comedy April 12 and 13. Jerry Seinfeld is best
known for his role on NBC’s “Seinfeld,” the most popular and successful
sitcom on American television, which was chosen as the best sitcom ever
in a poll conducted last month by Vanity Fair and 60 Minutes. His
internet show “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” launched in 2012,
garnering critical raves and more than 10 million streaming views. His
book “Seinlanguage” was released in 1993 and went on to become a #1 New
York Times bestseller. Winning critical acclaim for such diverse
projects as “Bee Movie,” touring stand-up comedy performances, and
guest-starring with longtime collaborator Larry David in the hit HBO TV
show “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Seinfeld continues to reign among the
nation’s most popular comedy stars. He has headlined The Colosseum since
Dec. 2003 and previously headlined the resort’s Circus Maximus
Showroom. For more information visit: www.axs.com/events/3044/jerry-seinfeld?=TM

‘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]
Renée 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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