Circus Circus Halloween Fright Dome

October 2, 2008.  Circus Circus Las Vegas will celebrate Halloween with its annual Fright Dome, beginning Oct. 3. The attraction will take place in the hotel’s Adventuredome, with opening weekend festivities that include guest appearances by Sid Haig (Capt. Spaulding) and Bill Moseley (Otis Driftwood) of Rob Zombie’s “House of 1,000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Reject.” Driftwood also appeared in “Halloween.” This year, the dome will feature three new haunted houses: HillBilly Hell, Vampire’s Bloodfeast and The Hex-Mas Nightmare. Other new features include Scare Zones with monsters and super creatures lurking in the dark and an off-the-wall stunt show starring the hosts of the Discovery Channel Canada’s “Guinea Pig.” Fright Dome will be open from 7 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 16-19, 23-26 and 29-31. Tickets are $33.95. Fast Pass tickets are an additional $15 and allow express line entry for all five haunted houses. For more information, call 702-794-3939 or visit www.frightdome.com.

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JW Marriott Las Vegas Shopping Package

October 2, 2008.  The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is offering an all-inclusive Suite Escape Shopping package, valid Nov. 21 through Dec. 31. Included are a one-bedroom suite with champagne and holiday sweets on arrival, dinner for two in Ceres Restaurant (excluding alcohol), and daily breakfast buffet. In addition, the resort’s scheduled shuttle provides complimentary transportation to the Las Vegas Strip for shopping. The package is priced at $259 per room, double, per night. Call 877-869-8777 for reservations. For more information, visit www.jwlasvegasresort.com http://www.jetsettersblog.com/vegas/vegas.html

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Vegas’ CityCenter Hotels Offer High-Tech Luxury

October 2, 2008.  CityCenter will offer the most advanced guestroom technology in the country at Aria Resort & Casino; the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas; and The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences, when the development opens on the Las Vegas Strip in late 2009, according to MGM Mirage, which is co-developing the project with Dubai World. CityCenter collaborated with Control4 Corporation to develop personalized automation for every guestroom, a luxury previously only available in high-end custom homes and select resort suites. Coupled with Control4’s next-generation automation will be CityCenter’s ability to network every guestroom device via 1 gigabit of bandwidth.Guestrooms and suites will be programmed to recognize if guests are approaching the unit for the first time and “greet” them as they enter. Light will fill the room, the curtains automatically will part, and the TV will turn on to display a list of automated controls for guests to personalize. The rooms will offer one-touch control of guestroom features, including lighting, room temperature, television/video systems, music, wake-up calls, draperies and requests for services via a single remote control. In addition, each nightstand will feature a 7-inch panel with touch-screen technology that navigates the same room settings as the remote. All settings will be remembered and incorporated every time a guest is in the room.

Having all guestroom devices on one network will enable guests to select “scenes” matching their moods or preferences, which modify all settings at once. For example, each room will feature a “good night” button next to the bed. With one touch, guests can turn off the lights, TV and/or music; shut the curtains; and turn on the privacy notification for the room. Similarly, guests can utilize the TV’s sleep mode to accomplish the same result on a timer.

All guestrooms will incorporate keyless locks utilizing RFID technology, which enables guests to unlock the door by flashing their key over the lock sensor. The electronic key cannot be demagnetized, thus reducing key failure.

Each room will include a 42-inch, LCD HDTV that will allow guests to connect their laptops, as well as watch domestic and international channels, plug in video devices such as game consoles or cameras, control room automation, and use their MP3 players. The television also will serve as a communications center. When on, it will automatically display messages pertaining to new voicemails or package receipts, for example.

The clock radio will be replaced with TV settings that can wake guests up gradually through controlled temperature, lighting, curtain opening and preferred music. Each room will feature dimmable lighting. All guestrooms will be networked, offering 1 gigabit of bandwidth, delivering connectivity with the Internet and hotel operations. Wireless Internet connectivity will be up to eight times faster (128 kilobytes) than that of the average U.S. guestroom today.

With the increased bandwidth, guests will be able to legally download copyrighted content like music and movies or free Internet content like YouTube videos quickly and easily. All in-room devices also will be on the network, enabling the property to “communicate” with the room to perform special requests or maintenance. Whether a remote needs new batteries or a mini bar needs replenishing, most needs will be identified and resolved before the guest is even aware. CityCenter will have the largest Distributed Antenna System in the world, covering more than 14 million square feet. More than 6,500 antennas, coupled with over 2,900 wireless access points, will enable Wi-Fi in every room and throughout the CityCenter campus.

CityCenter’s in-room technology will offer a non-obtrusive way to conserve precious resources like energy and water. Green settings on the room’s remote system will allow guests the opportunity to voluntarily “green their stay” by indicating their preferred light level, room temperature and frequency of linen and towel changes. Systems also can be programmed to automatically put a room into unoccupied status upon checkout, turning down or off the heating/cooling system, televisions, lights and any appliances.

For more information, call 866-722-7171 or visit www.citycenter.com

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Yes, Las Vegas has Culture

October 2, 2008.  Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona…Las Vegas? When you think of top cultural destinations the former all exude a certain sophistication that many don’t associate with Las Vegas. However if culture is all about fine wine and dining, art galleries, world class shows and entertainment, then Las Vegas has it all. To the surprise of many, in recent years Las Vegas has secured its place on the cultural map. From the highbrow to the kitschy, you can bet on the destination to deliver a well-rounded dose or art and culture.Bellagio Gallery of Fine ArtThe Bellagio was the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip to house a gallery of fine art, showcasing everything from Koons to Kandinsky. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art presents exhibitions from around the world. Currently the gallery is home to American modernists such as Georgie O’Keefe, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley amongst others.

Liberace Museum

Not quite Monet but equally as colourful is the Liberace Museum. You don’t have to be a fan of the legendary entertainer to be blown away by this extensive collection of ‘Mr Showmanship’s’ belongings including rare antiques, his eccentric wardrobe, pianos and custom cars. Perhaps the best examples of how over-the-top the entertainer was is the white and gold piano shaped ring complete with 260 individually set diamonds or his hand-painted red, white and blue Stars and Stripes Rolls Royce.

For wine lovers: Le Vin fantastique

If your idea of a civilised, cultured afternoon is sipping fine wine than the Wine Cellar at the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino is for you. With 50,000 bottles valued at more than US$10 million the collection includes rare pieces like a bottle of 1800 Madeira from the cellar of Thomas Jefferson valued at a whopping US$2 million. The Australian Penfolds Grange also makes an appearance at the cellar which has 100 wines available by the glass and specialises in private wine tasting seminars and wine tasting parties and dinners.

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Steakhouse in Las Vegas Wins Wine Award

October 2, 2008.  ENVY The Steakhouse Wins 2008 Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceEvery year, Wine Spectator magazine unveils their picks for the finest restaurants in the country offering interesting and diverse wine selections that align to each restaurant’s specific cuisine and cater to a wide range of wine palates.To qualify for an award, the wine list must present complete and accurate wine information. Wine selections must include vintages and appellations by the glass. Complete producer names and correct spelling is required, in addition to the overall presentation and appearance of the wine list.For the fourth year in a row, ENVY, a Las Vegas steakhouse, located within the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel was recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This year the competition proved steep and the judging categories were narrowed down significantly with the following guidelines judged across the board:

• Wine Director/ Sommelier
• Wine Strength
• Wine Selections
• Wine Pricing
• Corkage
• Cuisine Type
• Menu Pricing

Designed to please even the most discerning of tastes, the award-winning ENVY Las Vegas steak restaurant is the premier restaurant for fine dining in Las Vegas. Originally inspired by Richard Chamberlain, Chef Stefan Kauth implements the exquisite menu features innovative dishes – and the finest gourmet steaks in Las Vegas.

The elegant and sophisticated ENVY steakhouse in Las Vegas offers the perfect combination of upscale ambiance and comfort. Guests will quickly discover that no other gourmet steak restaurant in Las Vegas compares to ENVY – from the innovative dishes to the fine wine and classic atmosphere. Unwind before dinner in the 60-seat, refined lounge with your choice of fine wine from ENVY’s collection of more than 1500 in the walk-in wine cellar.

This Las Vegas steak restaurant offers a fine dining experience so sinfully delicious, it should be forbidden.

For more information on ENVY Steakhouse, visit www.envysteakhouse.com .

The hotel and restaurant can be reached by phone at (702) 784-5716 toll free at (866) 352-3434. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel is the newest development project of the Jackson-Shaw company of Dallas and can be visited on the Web at www.renaissancelasvegas.com

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Golden Nugget hosts 2009 NBC’s Poker After Dark

October 3, 2008.  LAS VEGAS – Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino executives announced today that the legendary downtown property has signed an agreement with the producers of NBC’s Poker After Dark to host the 2009 season of the popular television series.The first 60 episodes of the nightly hour-long show, now hosted by popular model Leeann Tweeden, will be filmed in the property’s newest events center, The Grand, Oct. 26 through Nov. 5.“The Golden Nugget is thrilled to host the fifth season of NBC’s exciting, late-night poker program, Poker After Dark,” said Brett Kellerman, chief operating officer for the property. “The Golden Nugget has been home to several big poker productions, as well as hosted many poker tournaments and events, so bringing a top-rated program like Poker After Dark to the property just seemed like a natural fit.”Poker After Dark gives viewers an intimate look inside a poker game usually only reserved for the eyes of professional players. The program will feature the world’s top pros, such as Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, Erick Lindgren, Jennifer Harman, Gus Hansen and Phil Hellmuth fighting it out for poker supremacy in a mix of 6-handed, winner-take-all freezeouts and high-stakes cash games

When freezeouts are being aired, each night of original programming will feature an intimate look at how a match develops over the course of the week, culminating with a winner on Friday night. Saturday night’s show, the director’s cut, will recap the week’s highlights and feature Tweeden sitting down with that week’s winner to obtain insight into their winning strategy. The cash games, which proved extremely popular during Poker After Dark’s fourth season, will be expanded and feature the top players in the game putting up healthy portions of their bankrolls and battling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Poker After Dark will begin airing its fifth season on NBC Dec. 29 at 2:05 a.m. ET/PT, Mondays through Fridays, and Saturdays at 1:00 a.m., following “Saturday Night Live.” Check your local listings.

For more information on the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, visit www.goldennugget.com  For more information on NBC’s Poker After Dark, visit www.nbcsports.msnbc.com

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JONAS BROTHERS in Vegas

October 3, 2008 (Las Vegas, NV) – Pop rock music sensations, the Jonas Brothers, will bring their amazing live performance to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, November 29. The chart-topping band will take the stage at 8 PM. Tickets will go on-sale Saturday, October 4 at 10am.The Jonas Brothers’ meteoric rise as a pop culture phenomenon started in August 2007 with the release of their self-titled debut album on Hollywood Record which has since been certified platinum. Leading up to the release of their brand new album, A Little Bit Longer, the band earned six consecutive #1 singles on iTunes including “S.O.S.,” “When You Look Me In The Eyes,” “Burnin’ Up,” “Pushin’ Me Away,” “Tonight” and “A Little Bit Longer.” A Little Bit Longer was released in August 2008 to critical praise and its first single, “Burnin’ Up,” debuted as the # 1 most added single at Top 40 and set a new record for most requests in 24 hours for Radio Disney’s radio request phone lines. The Jonas Brothers are also the first band to have three albums on iTunes Top 10 at once.Recently, the Jonas Brothers were featured on the cover of Rolling Stone, and are the youngest group to hold that distinct honor. Attendance for their 2008 tours which included the “Look Me In The Eyes” tour and “Burning Up” tour surpassed more than one million fans. The band has also been filming a 3-D concert and behind-the-scenes feature length movie for Walt Disney Studios to be released in February 2009. Their recent tours were also photographed for a fall 2008 release of the Jonas Brothers’ first book to be published by the Disney Book Group.

Jonas Brothers started their summer with the premiere of Disney Channel’s Original Movie “Camp Rock.” Their short form reality series, “Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream,” airs on Disney Channels worldwide and they have begun production on their brand new original series “J.O.N.A.S.” to premiere in spring 2009 on Disney Channel.

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 10 AM

Tickets priced at $45.00, $65.00 and $89.25 will go on-sale at 10 AM on Saturday, October 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office, www.livenation.com  www.mgmgrand.com and at the Ticketmaster banner above for instant puchases. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Public Education Foundation. To charge by phone call (702) 474 4000. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

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Las Vegas’ Pink Jeep Tours Trek for the Cure

October 5, 2008.  Pink Jeep Tours and Nevada Cancer Institute will launch October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the first annual Trek for the Cure. Throughout October, Pink Jeep Tours will donate $4.80 from the sales of all Red Rock Tours to the Nevada Cancer Institute. Pink Jeep Tours was founded in 1958 in Sedona, Ariz., and $4.80 represents 48 years in business for the company. The Red Rock Tour was singled out not only due to its popularity, but also because of its proximity to Nevada Cancer Institute’s Summerlin location. Call 888-900-4480 or visit www.pinkjeep.com. For more information on the Nevada Cancer Institute, call 702-822-5433 or visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org

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Harrah’s Entertainment Customer Loyalty Program

October 6, 2008.  Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has launched the third generation of its Total Rewards customer loyalty program. The expanded Total Rewards offers its members the ability to earn Reward Credits and Tier Credits for nearly all of their entertainment expenditures at participating venues, including dining, live entertainment, golfing, spa and retail outlets. For every dollar members spend on most non-gaming purchases at Harrah’s properties, including their hotel stays, they now earn one Reward Credit. Those points can be redeemed for entertainment expenditures at participating outlets. To earn Reward and Tier Credits, members must present their Total Rewards cards at the point of purchase. Guests staying at Harrah’s-operated properties can earn credits either upon check-in or prior to check-out. The process of redeeming credits remains unchanged.

Most of the 40 Harrah’s-operated casinos around the country will introduce the Total Rewards Entertainment Package with a themed promotion beginning in early October.

Customers who join Total Rewards at any time during a participating casino’s promotional period will receive a game piece that may contain an embedded code to win a visit to one of Harrah’s destination resorts. Among the available prizes are tickets to see Cher or Bette Midler at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, a trip to a London Clubs International casino in the United Kingdom, a Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans or an alpine getaway in Lake Tahoe. All Total Rewards members can obtain game pieces on select promotional dates at participating casinos; each member is eligible for one game piece on each promotional date that they visit a participating casino.

No purchase or play is necessary to enter the promotion. For more information, call 800-427-7247 or visit www.harrahs.com

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Southwest Airlines Vacations Vegas Cashapalooza

October 14, 2008.  Southwest Airlines Vacations has teamed up with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to reward travel agents on a monthly basis. Agents who book a flight and hotel vacation package at least five days in advance to Las Vegas Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 for travel through Nov. 22 will automatically qualify to win one of 20 prizes.The grand prize winner, based on total room nights booked at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, will win $2,000 in Tumi luggage and Miracle Mile Shops’ $500 stored value cash card, and will be invited to the Las Vegas Luxury Travel Expo in December for a chance to win the Ultimate Las Vegas Getaway. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 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 137,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9.5 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area.

 For more information, visit www.lvcva.com  or www.VisitLasVegas.com.

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