The December debut of CityCenter – an extraordinary urban destination brought to life by eight world-renowned architects – refines and redefines Las Vegas. Located between Bellagio and Monte Carlo and conceived to bring a true center to the Las Vegas Strip, CityCenter is much more than a collection of resorts and residences; it’s a community – a welcoming environment for people to gather, relax and enjoy.

CityCenter will unveil ARIA Resort & Casino, an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities. Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA’s architectural expression will reveal itself at every turn, from its two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers to the clean use of natural elements including lush foliage, wood and stone. Soaring open spaces, ranging from ARIA’s three-story lobby to its guestrooms, will fill with natural light and evoke breadth and freedom.

In addition to ARIA, CityCenter also features luxurious non-gaming hotels including Vdara Hotel & Spa and Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection. Vdara, Crystals and Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas opened December 1, 3, and 4, respectively. Veer Towers will begin accepting its first residents in January. Additionally, The Harmon, a luxury 400-room hotel, is slated to open in late 2010.

For more information on CityCenter, contact Rebecca Ingram-Frisch, Public Relations, (702) 650-7531 or ringram@mgmmirage.com.

Sweet Treats to Lively Libations on The Strip
From one fine glass of wine at a time to one sinful bite after another, here are new Strip offerings that can truly be savored:

• d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar at Monte Carlo not only offers guests mouth-watering authentic Italian cuisine, it invites them to be among the first on The Strip to enjoy a new concept in wine tasting. At d.vino, a state-of-the-art wine dispenser allows patrons to sample 18 hard-to-find selections in 1, 2 and 5 ounce pours. The automated system provides a fun environment for patrons to try something new, at their own pace.
• For guests with an insatiable sweet tooth, Yogurt In is a must. Conveniently located in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place , the resort’s first yogurt venue offers an irresistible array of frozen yogurts and blended yogurt smoothies, as well as sweet and savory crepes.
• For those in search of the ideal place to toast the town, Mandalay Bay offers Evening Call while Monte Carlo invites guests to experience the Big Chill. Evening Call is a full-service walk-up outlet providing a mix of modern libations and classic cocktails. At Big Chill, guests can enjoy frozen specialty drinks as well as a wide array of bottled and draft beer.
• Debuting at Monte Carlo in late December, The Cupcakery will offer tasty cupcake treats baked fresh daily from only the finest ingredients. Well-loved by residents of both Southern Nevada and Texas , this will be The Cupcakery’s third Nevada location and its first on The Strip.

Hot, Hot, Hot… Slots!
Excalibur’s new “Hot Slots” program is heating up the casino floor and taking the guesswork out of finding slot machines which have recently paid out the most. Of more than 1,500 slot machines throughout the gaming floor, 40 are topped with large signs that read: “Certified Top 40 Hot Slots.” Hot Slots are identified in every denomination – 1 cent through $1 – based on their prior week’s payout. Once a guest spots a Hot Slot, it’s up to them to decide if a spin is worth the gamble.

Travel Help is just a Phone Call Away
International fans of Las Vegas can plan their next visit simply by picking up their mobile phone – and no actual call is needed. MGM MIRAGE offers foreign language mobile websites to provide international travelers a quick way to obtain the information they need on their favorite Las Vegas resort. Visitors simply access the Internet from their mobile phone and then type in “m” before the rest of the website’s address. For example, “m.mirage.com” or “m.bellagio.com.” The mobile sites, available in French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, also are helpful for guests who are already in Las Vegas but do not speak English.

Luxor “Nurtures” guests with new salon
Guests of Luxor no longer need to journey outside the iconic pyramid to enjoy a stylist cut or pampering nail service. On December 7, Nurture – The Spa became Nurture Spa and Salon at Luxor . The debut of a new salon now provides guests with everything from skillful cuts and styles to image-transforming color and highlights. Make-up and nail care services also are available. For brides-to-be, special Bridal and Ultimate Bridal Packages make preparing for the big day easy.

For more information on new spa and salon offerings in Las Vegas , contact Rebecca Ingram Frisch, Public Relations, (702) 650-7531, ringram@mgmmirage.com.