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resort showcase Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada s s s Where meetings are an artful blend of imagination, sophistication, and detailed event planning. Inspired by the idyllic villages and towns of Europe, the AAA FiveDiamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake featuring a magnificent ballet of dancing fountains. Choreographed to music and lights, the fountains are a prelude to the remarkable experiences awaiting guests inside. GUEST UNITS Bellagio’s 3,933 rooms and suites feature sweeping vistas of the resort's lake, surrounding mountains, and Las Vegas skyline. Each room is elegantly appointed with custom contemporary-style furnishings, fine art, and conveniences such as high-speed Internet access, multiple telephone lines, and a convenient mini bar. DINING Food lovers can find something to suit every palette inside Bellagio. The only resort in North America with two AAA Five-Diamond restaurants under one roof, Bellagio features a total of 19 restaurants offering everything from fresh seafood and delectable steaks to Northern Italian and Asian fare Picasso, one of Bellagio’s AAA s s s Five-Diamond award-winning restaurants, was named for the greatest painter of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. With the approval of his family, some of the great master’s colorful and delightful paintings, as well as his ceramics, tiles, and sculpture are incorporated into the restaurant’s decor. This environment is the perfect setting to enhance renowned Chef Julian Serrano’s magnificent Mediterranean food For those seeking old-world refinement, the sumptuous French cuisine at the AAA FiveDiamond Le Cirque, the famous Italian fare offered at Circo, and the highest quality USDA cuts of Prime Steakhouse satisfy even the most discerning diner Guests looking for a touch of the Far East need look no further than Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar for Japanese fare and Jasmine for Chinese cuisine Innovative approach to dining is found inside Sensi where patrons view the creation of their meal through a unique, interactive “stage” World’s largest chocolate fountain beckons those with a sweet tooth into Jean-Philippe Patisserie—offering an incredible selection of sweet and savory items including chocolates, cookies, cakes, and crepes s s s s s simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas Sexy yet refined nightclub, The Bank Designer retail shopping including Fendi, Gucci, and Prada World-renown 7,000-squarefoot poker room Mediterranean-style pool area featuring five swimming pools, four whirlpools, and private cabanas Las Vegas’ premier art exhibition venue, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art s s s s s s s RECREATION Balancing the natural elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, the 55,000-square-foot Spa Bellagio’s design is Zen-influenced. With group “spa-ing” on the rise, several areas within Spa & Salon Bellagio were designed with couples and groups in mind. For men, Salon Bellagio features a private barber room with straight razor shaves and Art of Shaving products Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of acrobatics, synchronized swimming, surrealism, and theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O.” Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water’s pure form, “O” pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre—from the MEETING FACILITIES Meeting planners who choose the AAA Five-Diamond Bellagio for their function will benefit from an unrivaled standard of service With 200,000 square feet of meeting space, attending a convention or business function at Bellagio is just as elegant and comfortable as the experience of those traveling on vacation 50 meeting rooms ranging from 1,000 square feet to 45,458 square feet, including three ballrooms to accommodate intimate gatherings or convention groups Each meeting room is equipped with built in staging along with the latest electronics and state-of-the-art, audio-visual equipment Tuscany Kitchen, the first exhibition kitchen of its kind in Las Vegas, is designed with meeting and convention groups in mind. Flexible packages have been created to accommodate 15 to 60 guests and offer attendees a customized experience utilizing Bellagio’s culinary talent GETTING THERE Bellagio is located less than five miles from Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport on the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. CONTACT Dave Zweifel Executive Director of Convention Sales (702) 693-7171 dzweifel@bellagioresort.com www.bellagio.com 40 May 25, 2009 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.bellagio.com

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Meeting News - May 25, 2009
Contents
Newsmakers
MeetingNews Research
Viewpoint
Meetings Tech
Meetings Spotlight
Construction Cites
Meeting People
Incentive Insider
Travel Dashboard
Dateline: Reno, Nevada
East Regional
Dateline: Texas
Mid-America Regional
Golf Meetings
Resort Showcase Contents
Atlantis
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Bellagio
Harrah’s/Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino & Resort
The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Special Section: Florida

Meeting News - May 25, 2009