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new & renovated showcase ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada • Eco-friendly design incorporates sustainable features such as natural light and water-saving fixtures throughout the resort • In keeping with the upscale environment, ARIA promises an array of impressive amenities MEETINGS BLUEPRINT • 300,000 square feet of premier meeting, convention, and exhibit space on three natural light-filled levels accommodate 10 to 5,000 guests • Four ballrooms ranging from 20,000 square feet to 51,500 square feet, 36 meeting rooms, and two exclusive boardrooms will offer revolutionary design and technology • Three ballrooms will feature fully functioning theatrical stages. ARIA Convention Technical Services joins MGM MIRAGE Events for comprehensive audiovisual support and imaginative full-scale event productions • Business center will provide Internet access, office supplies, and other key conference services • Easily accessible freight docks, vehicle ramps and megavators will facilitate event load-in, setup, and tear-down. Two registration desks on each level to expedite conference check-in • Spectacular glass curtain wall allows natural light to flow into the meeting space while rooftop gardens complement the natural elements of wood and stone • Experienced team of convention services managers, catering managers, banquet staff, and convention concierges will coordinate meeting details, customize events, and ensure flawless flow for all functions ATTRACTIONS • Beautiful pool environment will provide a luxurious respite • 150,000-square-foot casino will feature the latest in slots and table games • Cirque du Soleil partners with CKX Inc. to bring Elvis back to Vegas with breathtaking acrobatics and stunning multimedia performances based on the music of The King • ARIA’s Spa and Salon will offer an extensive treatment menu, spa suites for couples, and a state-of-the-art fitness center • Nightclubs and bars will sizzle with a variety of entertainment and headline performances • Elements of CityCenter’s $40 million public Fine Art Collection will be on exhibit throughout ARIA • Steps away is The Crystals, CityCenter’s exclusive retail and entertainment district, under a brilliant crystalline canopy DINING DELIGHTS • Sixteen restaurants will offer a myriad of options, from international menus, casual fare bistros, and cafes to epicurean wonders by world-renowned celebrity chefs • Talented catering team will combine visual presentation and culinary creativity for memorable meeting menus • In-room dining will be available 24 hours a day ON THE MAP ARIA Resort & Casino sits in the heart of CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip. McCarran International Airport is just minutes away. CONTACT Stephanie Windham Director of Sales ARIA Resort & Casino (866) 718-2489 E-mail: swindham@citycenter.com www.citycenter.com/resort ARIA sets a new benchmark for meetings and conventions in Las Vegas WHAT’S NEW ARIA Resort & Casino, designed by acclaimed architectural firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, rises from the heart of CityCenter, a contemporary new complex that redefines the city’s skyline. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Dubai World. Described as a vertical city-within-the-city, the $9.2 billion development brings unprecedented architecture, accommodations, arts, attractions, and amenities to the Las Vegas Strip and is pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. THE FLOOR PLAN • Two curvilinear steel and crystalline towers merge and soar 61 stories into the Las Vegas sky • 4,000 luxury accommodations, including 568 lavish suites • Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows will deliver stunning city and mountain views NEW The Big Day: December 2009 The Bottom Line: Focal point of $9.2 billion CityCenter SPOTLIGHT ARIA Resort & Casino will redefine the Las Vegas experience for its meeting guests. With elements of wood, stone, natural light, and lush foliage, ARIA will create an amazing visual impact. Its dramatic color palettes, textures, materials, dark wood furnishings, and chic décor will evoke an ambiance of serenity and sophistication. 24 July 21, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.citycenter.com/resort

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