Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 40)

new & renovated showcase Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, Nevada •Movie theater •Heath club and spa •50-lane bowling center •Sierra Bay Aqua Golf Driving Range •Fun Quest Family Fun Center •Branded retail shopping MEETINGS BLUEPRINT •Upgrades to its 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space with $5 million in renovations and enhancements •11th largest convention space in the country •Extensive meeting and exhibit space located in its own wing ATTRACTIONS •Grand Sierra Cinema, showing four movies a day •85,000 square feet of 24-hour casino fun •Health Cub and Spa, with updated fitness equipment and a range of new treatments •Grand Sierra Bowl, a 50-lane championship bowling center •Nikki Beach at Poolside for beach volleyball, swim-up bar in the heated pool, private cabanas, and nightly entertainment •Holton Bay Aqua Golf Driving Range with four island greens •20-plus retail shops •Fun Quest Family Fun Center Arcade •America's largest indoor water park •ALLCITY Live nightclub •Adjacent to Ultimate Rush Speed and Thrill Park DINING DELIGHTS •Restaurant include Charlie Palmer Steak, Fin Fish, Dolce Enoteca e Restorante, The Lodge Buffet, and Johnny Rockets •Lounges and bars include Nikki Beach (seasonal), Pearl Ultra Lounge, 2500 East, Crystal Lounge, Reserve Wine Bar, and Mustang’s Saloon ON THE MAP Located in the heart of America’s Adventure Place, Grand Sierra is just five minutes from the airport and within 45 minutes of Lake Tahoe. Complimentary shuttle service is available. CONTACT Jim Lauster Vice President of Sales (775) 789-2033 Fax: (775) 789-2131 E-mail: jim.lauster@ grandsierraresort.com www.sales.grandsierraresort.com Meeting delegates will get lucky at the Grand Sierra Resort NEW The Big Day: 2008 The Bottom Line: $90 million WHAT'S NEW Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, northern Nevada’s largest destination resort, recently completed a $90 million renovation project to its restaurants and bars, lobby areas, and casino floor. Several well-known new food and beverage outlets and entertainment venues have seen additions. The resort also transformed the upper 11 floors into a luxury condominium hotel, The Summit at Grand Sierra— featuring sensual leather and suede upholstered furniture, flat panel televisions, high-end appliances (including microwaves, mini refrigerators, and coffeemakers), and other lavish furnishings, contemporary art accents, walnut cabinetry and luxurious marble and granite surfaces. Sitting atop a spectacular 27-story tower, its 825 suites overlook the beautiful panoramic Sierra Mountains. THE FLOOR PLAN •Nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites •Heated pool SPOTLIGHT The Grand Sierra Adventures concierge team of excursion professionals can create customized expeditions. Activities such as golfing on one of Reno-Tahoe’s premier courses, visiting the historic mining town of Virginia City, or taking a guided tour can be tailored for specific groups. The staff works with convention groups, special off-site events, teambuilding excursions, unique golfing experiences, custom tours, interpreter services, and nightlife tours. 40 July 21, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.sales.grandsierraresort.com

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