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CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES $90 MILLION RENOVATION OF 1,270 ROOMS AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS Flamingo Las Vegas Renovations to Begin in Late August with First Guest Arrivals in November 2017 Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR) ("Caesars Entertainment") recently announced that, as part of its continued com- mitment to providing guests with the best possible experience, the com- pany will be launching a $90 million complete renovation of 1,270 rooms at Flamingo Las Vegas. The renovation will begin in late August 2017, with the first guest arrivals expected in November 2017, and final com- pletion of all rooms expected in the second quarter of 2018. "Flamingo Las Vegas is an iconic resort filled with 70 years of rich his- tory and unforgettable experiences," said Bob Morse, president of Hospitality for Caesars Entertainment. "The renovated rooms pay hom- age to the property's past, while also giving it a fresh and modern new look." The fully renovated rooms will feature unique, contemporary and retro-chic designs with accents that celebrate Flamingo's rich his- tory as the centerpiece of the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Forrest Perkins, the rooms were inspired to sparkle like glitter and shine like champagne, with vibrant hues of gold and bright pops of flamingo pink, keeping true to the property's character and charisma. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Flamingo Las Vegas helped define the Strip, and as the city grows, it continues to represent the authentic Vegas experience. The resort celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2016, featur- ing more than 3,500 guest rooms and suites and is home to a sprawling 15-acre pool and wildlife habitat complete with waterfalls, mature island vegetation and tropical wildlife, three distinctive pools and several outdoor wedding gardens. Flamingo Las Vegas offers a wide variety of dining options with eater- ies such as Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Center Cut Steakhouse, Paradise Garden Las Vegas Buffet and Carlos'n Charlie's. An all-star line- up of entertainers includes brother-sister duo Donny & Marie, Legends in Concert, Piff the Magic Dragon and X Burlesque. In 2016, Caesars Entertainment upgraded more than 4,800 rooms at four of its Las Vegas resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas and Harrah's Las Vegas. By the end of this year, more than 50% of Las Vegas rooms at Caesars properties will have been upgraded since 2014, demonstrating the company's commit- ment to providing the best experience possible for its guests. IT PAYS TO STAY LOYAL – MARRIOTT REWARDS, THE RITZ-CARLTON REWARDS AND STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST LAUNCH A COORDINATED NEW REGIONAL PROMOTION THIS SEASON More Travels. More Savings – Up to 30% Off at Nearly 200 Participating Marriott International Hotels at Exciting Destinations Across Middle East and Africa In a first of its kind coordinated Regional promotion, Marriott International http://Marriott.com has launched a unified and com- pelling offer at nearly 200 participating Marriott International hotels in 30 countries with a choice of 17 brands across exciting destinations in H OT E L H A P P E N I N G S B M & T ••• July/August 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 8 African Pride Arabella Golf Resort & Spa Flamingo Las Vegas Guest Room