The Mirage Volcano has long been an iconic emblem of the spectacular Las Vegas Strip, and thanks to a major renovation at the Mirage the Volcano is bigger and better than ever now. Also, you'll enjoy the superb indoor attractions at the Mirage including the Ziegfried and Roy Secret Garden, Atrium, and Aquarium. Click here for more about the Mirage's free attractions.
The Mirage is also home to Cirque du Soleil's spectacular show LOVE, a musical and acrobatic tribute to the music of the Beatles.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Can CES 2009 Computer Show Rescue the Sands Empire?
Writing in Business Week, W. David Gardner notes that the Sands is hoping CES 2009 will be a boon to the lagging stock price of the Sands and will help in boosting Adelson's dwindling mega-fortune back to the stratospheric levels he enjoyed only a few months ago before the US financial crisis unfolded:
The company is hoping that January's CES show, which typically draws more than 100,000 people, will help support the company's stock, because many of the show's events will be held at its convention facilities in Las Vegas. Adelson is no stranger to computer industry people -- he developed the Comdex show, which used to draw more than 200,000, before he sold it to Japan's Softbank Corporation in 1995 for about $800 million.
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The company is hoping that January's CES show, which typically draws more than 100,000 people, will help support the company's stock, because many of the show's events will be held at its convention facilities in Las Vegas. Adelson is no stranger to computer industry people -- he developed the Comdex show, which used to draw more than 200,000, before he sold it to Japan's Softbank Corporation in 1995 for about $800 million.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Encore Las Vegas
This great commercial by Steve Wynn introduces his latest project "Encore", which is located next to the Wynn and appears to offer the spectacular elegance and amenities that have made the Wynn properties some of Las Vegas most spectacular venues.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
CES 2009 - Las Vegas gears up for the world's top technology event
The Consumer Electronics Show "CES 2009" is coming to Las Vegas. Although some reports suggest attendance this year may be off from recent highs, CES Las Vegas remains the world's premier technology showcase.
CES expects over 130,000 attendees and about 4000 press and bloggers to attend the event, which this year will include thousands of new technology products from computers to games to film to music, the CES Innovation Awards, SONY tapings of Jeopardy, Diana Ross in Concert at the Monster Cable retailer awards event, and much more.
For more information about this event see the CES official website.
CES expects over 130,000 attendees and about 4000 press and bloggers to attend the event, which this year will include thousands of new technology products from computers to games to film to music, the CES Innovation Awards, SONY tapings of Jeopardy, Diana Ross in Concert at the Monster Cable retailer awards event, and much more.
For more information about this event see the CES official website.
Friday, December 5, 2008
OJ Simpson Sentenced to 15+ years in Las Vegas Courtroom
Today in Las Vegas OJ Simpson was sentenced to what appears to be a minimum time in prison of 6.5 years and probably close to his full sentence of 15+ years in prison after a robbery and kidnapping incident at the Palace Station several months ago.
Tapes of the incident, where Simpson and associates met in a hotel room and effectively robbed a memorabilia dealer of Simpson items, appeared to sway the judge against the defense. The judge initially appeared to be defending herself from critics who might accuse her of a harsh verdict to redeem another court's earlier aquittal of Simpson after what most think was a clear case of murder. However she stated emphatically that she was sentencing on the basis of the evidence and facts of this case only.
Given the extreme media scrutiny and Simpson's probaby guilt in the murders years ago, it seems very unlikely he'll be out of prison for many years and probably will remain in prison for the full term in this latest incident.
Did justice prevail in this case?
Tapes of the incident, where Simpson and associates met in a hotel room and effectively robbed a memorabilia dealer of Simpson items, appeared to sway the judge against the defense. The judge initially appeared to be defending herself from critics who might accuse her of a harsh verdict to redeem another court's earlier aquittal of Simpson after what most think was a clear case of murder. However she stated emphatically that she was sentencing on the basis of the evidence and facts of this case only.
Given the extreme media scrutiny and Simpson's probaby guilt in the murders years ago, it seems very unlikely he'll be out of prison for many years and probably will remain in prison for the full term in this latest incident.
Did justice prevail in this case?
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Las Vegas Air and Hotel Packages at Allegiant Air
Just wanted to note some great deals are available through Allegiant Air for Las Vegas combination flight and hotel packages. Last year for the Computer Electronics Show Conference "CES", I scored a huge savings by staying in Fitzgerald's downtown (which was not as glamorous as strip hotels but very clean and nice and saved me about $200 per day over what I would have paid for a room at Bellagio or Venetian).
In Las Vegas you want to stay at the fancy places in the *off season* and middle of the week and stay in the modest priced places at high season. The savings with this strategy are *spectacular* because demand on Las Vegas hotels is extremely variable depending on the time of week and event schedules. CES fills all hotels on the strip and the Hilton which is adjacent to the conference. The cost for say, the Hilton during CES will be about 400 per night for a room that'll run you maybe $75 mid week with no special events.
The Allegiant Air specials vary enormously in price because of the hotel costs, so consider the excellent low priced hotels downtown or just off the strip and your trip will cost about a third of what you'll pay for premium lodging. Exception - if you can travel mid week consider splurging. Places like the new Palazzo at the Venetian have premium suites that are often at great discounts mid week.
In Las Vegas you want to stay at the fancy places in the *off season* and middle of the week and stay in the modest priced places at high season. The savings with this strategy are *spectacular* because demand on Las Vegas hotels is extremely variable depending on the time of week and event schedules. CES fills all hotels on the strip and the Hilton which is adjacent to the conference. The cost for say, the Hilton during CES will be about 400 per night for a room that'll run you maybe $75 mid week with no special events.
The Allegiant Air specials vary enormously in price because of the hotel costs, so consider the excellent low priced hotels downtown or just off the strip and your trip will cost about a third of what you'll pay for premium lodging. Exception - if you can travel mid week consider splurging. Places like the new Palazzo at the Venetian have premium suites that are often at great discounts mid week.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Las Vegas
This view is looking south and west from the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower. The Bellagio Fountain pool is in the foreground and the huge new Las Vegas CITYCENTER development is in the middle of the picture where all the cranes are located.
The Mirage's Citycenter is a joint project with Dubai World. The 8 billion dollar project promises to be one of the most intriguing and extravagant urban developments in the world, offering a planned city environment within the context of the surrounding Las Vegas strip.
Here are details from the CITYCENTER Official Website:
The Mirage's Citycenter is a joint project with Dubai World. The 8 billion dollar project promises to be one of the most intriguing and extravagant urban developments in the world, offering a planned city environment within the context of the surrounding Las Vegas strip.
Here are details from the CITYCENTER Official Website:
CITYCENTER'S PRIMARY ELEMENTS
- The dramatic soaring hotel tower, casino and convention center designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects will be CityCenter’s iconic feature. The sophisticated, contemporary design will be demonstrably different from any building that has preceded it, contributing to the breathtaking Las Vegas skyline and providing a rich variety of experiences at the street level. Set in the heart of the 76-acre city-within-a-city, the resort-casino will feature approximately 300,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting and convention space.
- The Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will mix the prestige of an internationally renowned resort brand and its matchless amenities with a world-class hotel and residential experience. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with interiors by Adam Tihany*, this spectacular 47-story tower will feature 400 hotel rooms and approximately 227 exclusive residences. This legendary residence will become the most prestigious urban dwelling in Las Vegas and set a new standard of style with state-of-the-art suites, amenities and architectural design.
- Recently accepted as a distinguished member of The Leading Hotels of the World, The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences, designed by the internationally renowned firm Foster + Partners and operated by The Light Group, will be one of the most luxurious, high-quality boutique hotels across the globe with approximately 207 elite condominiums. The Harmon’s modern, reflective exterior will give way to a world of indefinable sophistication that delivers the precise mix of privacy and profile to make it a classified, unambiguously stylized haven.
- Vdara Condo Hotel, designed by RV Architects, LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, will create an urban complex that will forever change the future of architecture and design in Las Vegas and redefine urban development worldwide. This 57-story ebony tower located between Bellagio and the hotel/casino will include approximately 1,543 condo hotel units, including approximately 280 corner-end suites that feature full panoramic views. Vdara also will offer residences and guests the best choice for small executive meetings and social and banquet functions from 10-400 people.
- Distinctively designed by architect Helmut Jahn as two glass towers leaning in opposite directions (five degrees from center), Veer Towers represent a truly innovative architectural accomplishment. The modern, loft-like residences will be surrounded by the best retail, restaurants and entertainment on The Strip. Two 37-story towers each will feature approximately 337 residences.
- Designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind*, The Crystals, CityCenter’s retail and entertainment district, will feature international luxury brands and high-end couture under a crystalline canopy of unprecedented brilliance. For the interior architecture, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group will create an experiential environment within the retail district complementing the overall city scene. This inviting neighborhood of unique retail shops, dining and entertainment venues will form the core of this urban metropolis.
- Charting a new course for responsible growth in Las Vegas, MGM MIRAGE is pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at CityCenter. The 18-million-square foot, multi-use project will incorporate a variety of elements – from the use of reclaimed water to on-site power generation – to make it one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable urban communities
CITYCENTER BY THE NUMBERS
As currently envisioned, CityCenter will boast:
- One 61-story, 4,000-room hotel tower
- Two 400-room high-end, non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental
- Approximately 2,650 luxury condominium and hotel/condominium units
- The Crystals retail and entertainment district will include approximately 500,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment under a crystalline canopy of unprecedented brilliance
EXPECTED OPENING
Late 2009
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