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ICI•pg_3-13__BMT_pg3-58 1/22/13 1:13 AM Page 13 WHAT'S "NEWS" AT CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Property Spotlight: Harrah's New Orleans – New Orleans, LA Located on the edge of the famous French Quarter and the Arts District and just steps from the Riverfront and Fulton Street Promenade, Harrah's New Orleans boasts a prime location with versatile meeting space. This 26-story marvel provides 43,000 square feet of meeting space with 450 lavish rooms and suites. Step outside the ordinary with a reception or special event in the Masquerade Nightclub offering 5,100 sq. ft. of modern space and a 32-ft. ice-topped bar. Caesars Entertainment Reveals Impressive Roster of Trendsetting Brands to Join The LINQ Caesars Entertainment has announced an impressive first wave of tenants to populate The LINQ, the company's $550 million open-air retail, dining and entertainment district located in the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The project boasts more than 300,000 sq. ft. of retail, dining and entertainment space and is scheduled to open in 2013. Caesars, in collaboration with Caruso Affiliated – owner and operator of the popular Los Angeles shopping district The Grove – hand-selected the first wave of tenants to establish an atmosphere for The LINQ that will appeal to the region's growing Gen X and Gen Y (ages 21-46) clientele. The LINQ will also hold broad appeal for the more than 20.4 million people who currently pass the site annually. Comprised of diverse retail, dining, and entertainment experiences, the first wave of tenants to join The LINQ includes Bella Scarpa, Brooklyn Bowl, Chayo Mexicano, F.A.M.E., Flour & Barley, KOTO, Off the Strip, Ruby Blue, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Sprinkles Ice Cream Flagship, Tilted Kilt, and Yard House. The world's tallest observation wheel, the 550-ft. High Roller, will serve as the focal point for The LINQ, and will offer 28 cabins, each holding up to 40 people. The cabins can be booked individually or in any quantity, up to and including a complete buyout for the ultimate in unique group events. The High Roller also features a building offering 2,500 sq. ft. of usable space, which is divisible into as many as three rooms and features dedicated support facilities. For additional development information and to learn more about the individual tenant brands, please visit TheLINQ.com. GRAND HYATT DENVER OPENS ONE OF DOWNTOWN DENVER'S ONLY OUTDOOR ROOFTOP JOGGING TRACKS AND TENNIS COURT Greg Leonard, general manager of the AAA Four Diamond award winning Grand Hyatt Denver, announces the redesign and opening of one of downtown Denver's only outdoor rooftop jogging tracks and tennis court. Dubbed the "Skycourt", this unique fitness facility overlooking the Denver skyline also includes shuffleboard and fitness stations. Twelve laps around the jogging track equal one mile. "A facility such as this is ideal for Denver," commented Leonard. "The sun shines 300 days a year here and guests really enjoy the milder, crisper temperatures even in the winter months. This will be a year-around facility, closing only when the weather is inclement." The Skycourt complements the 516-room hotel perfectly and is one of a long list of updates the hotel is receiving. In July, Grand Hyatt Denver opened the new Pub 17 on Welton Street, offering more than 50 local craft beers and an extensive selection of western slope wines. The fare, all regionally sourced, is designed for pairing and Happy Hour is featured daily. B M & T ••• November/December 2012 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 13