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B M & T ••• July/August ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 8 H OT E L H A P P E N I N G S HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS UNVEILS A $200 MILLION RENOVATION, INCLUDING ENHANCED ACCOMMODATIONS, CASINO FLOOR AND MORE A Hidden Gem In The Heart of The Strip, the Resort Features 2,542 Redesigned Guest Rooms; Casino Floor and Exterior Enhancements; Unique Dining, Entertainment and Spa Offerings; and Direct Access To CAESARS FORUM Conference Center Following a completed investment of more than $200 million, Harrah's Las Vegas now features 2,542 redesigned guest rooms, a complete casino floor remodel and two new LED marquees at the north and south entrances. Guests can also enjoy a variety of hotel, dining and entertainment offerings includ- ing The Spa at Harrah's Las Vegas, PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro and Donny Osmond's first-ever solo residency. Additionally, the center-Strip resort provides convenient, direct access to CAESARS FORUM Conference Center. To commemorate the resort's recent enhancements, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Las Vegas Dan Walsh ceremoniously switched on the new purple lighting on the building's exterior on Thursday, June 10. "As a flagship location of the iconic gaming and hospital- ity brand, revamping Harrah's Las Vegas not only enhances the guest experience but also further reflects the fun and energy that makes Las Vegas such a unique travel destination," said Walsh. "We look forward to seeing our guests enjoy all that Harrah's Las Vegas offers, especially this summer." RENOVATED GUEST ROOMS Following the first two renovation phases of 1,622 Valley Tower rooms in 2016 and 2018, Harrah's Las Vegas completed the redesign of all 2,542 rooms and suites in 2020, including the Mountain Tower with an additional investment of $70 million. Designed by Marnell Architecture, the refreshed guest rooms fea- ture bold purple and blue hues that complement the cream-col- ored décor, dark wood accents and contemporary fixtures. Each room offers an oversized backlit vanity station, in addition to the backlit vanity mirror in the modern bathroom. Guests can also enjoy stunning views of the city or the High Roller Observation Wheel in select rooms. To book, please visit harrahslasvegas.com. Additional highlights of the suites include ceramic dark plank tile flooring, a separate living and dining area with a wet bar and entertainment area, an oversized soaking tub and the option for two connecting bedrooms with a king bed and two queen beds. These suites are part of the Caesars Suites program, where guests can conveniently book more than 2,000 suites and villas with- in Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas portfolio on one comprehensive website, caesarssuites.com. REDESIGNED CASINO FLOOR AND LOBBY Harrah's Las Vegas has enhanced the guest experience with an elegant casino floor featuring upgraded lighting, floor and ceiling tiling, carpeting and modern restrooms. Upon entering the main lobby, guests can admire the oversized ombré art piece with purple and blue hues behind the front desk. Additional design highlights include marble floors and counters, as well as contemporary bronze columns with wood paneling. CAESARS FORUM SKYBRIDGE The CAESARS FORUM Skybridge conveniently connects Harrah's Las Vegas to the 550,000-sq. ft. conference center, which offers the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world. CAESARS FORUM will host its first large conference, Meeting