Huge new development opens in Las Vegas
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17 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The grand opening of Aria Resort and Spa last night caps off a month of high-flying, celebrity-filled launches to introduce the new CityCenter complex to the world. At a cost of AUD $9.2 billion, the 67-acre CityCenter is the largest privately funded development in U.S history and represents a new era for Las Vegas.
Hundreds of Las Vegans and guests from the globe descended on Aria for 12 hours of launches and partying. The jewel in the crown of CityCenter, Aria boasts 4,000 guest rooms, 3 pools and a raft of fine dining and bars. A tribute to the life of the King himself, Viva Elvis is the latest production from Cirque du Soleil and is housed in the specifically designed theatre at Aria.
Vdara Hotel and Spa led the CityCenter openings on December 1st with an exclusive, star-studded bash. In conjunction with Vanity Fair, the party was an invite-only event hosted by Orlando Bloom and Rosario Dawson, as well as famed photographer Sebastian Copeland. Yet it was not the celebs who crossed the threshold first but the hotel employees, some of CityCenter’s 12,000 new workers. The CityCenter recruitment drive was the single largest hiring effort in the country to date and most welcome in the current unemployment crisis.
Crystals Retail and Entertainment District opened the doors to its 500,000 square feet of shopping heaven on December 3rd, featuring an incredible array of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Ermenegildo Zegna. Among several innovative fine-dining experiences opened at the event was the hotly anticipated Latin steakhouse ‘Beso’, owned by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker.
Mandarin Oriental held it’s grand opening on December 4th and is now welcoming guests to experience it’s exquisite surroundings and legendary service. The hotel’s impressive “Sky Lobby” is located on the 23rd floor, providing a stunning arrival experience with glittering views of the Las Vegas skyline. A non-gaming hotel, Mandarin Oriental offers guests a chance for respite from the bustling strip and all its activities. However, its location right at the front of the CityCenter complex means it’s not far should they wish to re-enter the fray.
Not only has CityCenter created 12,000 new jobs but it is also at the forefront of sustainability. One of the world’s largest green developments, ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers all have received LEED
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