Caesars Palace Celebrates Two-Year Renaissance with Historical Milestones

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating a two-year renaissance, Las Vegas' world-class destination gaming resort Caesars Palace has launched an interactive media player to provide consumers and news media with the latest information, video and photography. The renaissance, which began in March 2011 with the return of Celine Dion, encompasses significant entertainment premieres, award-winning restaurant additions and the debut of two new highly anticipated hotel towers.

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As one of the most iconic resorts on the Strip, Caesars Palace continues to raise the bar in terms of new amenities and offerings within the resort.

• March 2011 – Celine Dion returns to The Colosseum
• August 2011 – Rod Stewart premieres at The Colosseum
• September 2011 – James Beard Award-winning Chef Michel Richard opens Central at Caesars Palace
• September 2011 – Elton John returns to The Colosseum
• January 2012 – Caesars Palace to open its sixth hotel tower, Octavius Tower
• Winter 2012 – Caesars Palace to open Old Homestead Steakhouse
• Fall 2012 – Caesars Palace to open world's first Nobu Hotel
• December 2012 – Shania Twain to premiere at The Colosseum

"Caesars Palace is forever tied to many profound, historic events yet continues to raise the bar, pushing the industry to higher standards with its continuous innovation and progressive objectives," said Ramesh Sadhwani, vice president of hotel operations for Caesars Palace. "The current renaissance led by Caesars Palace positions the resort as a frontrunner on the Las Vegas Strip, maintaining its image as a leading, world-class destination resort."

About Caesars Palace:

Caesars Palace is the world's best known resort-casino, celebrating the grandeur that was Rome in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury.  Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the addition of the 668-room Octavius Tower and 180-room Nobu Hotel set to open in 2012; 25 diverse restaurants and cafes, including the 24-hour cafe by James Beard award-winning Chef Michel Richard; nearly 129,000 square-feet of casino space; a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool complex showcasing eight pools and two wedding gardens; the 50,000 square-foot award-winning Qua Baths & Spa and Color Salon by renown celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck; the acclaimed 683,000-square-foot Forum Shops offering more than 180 boutiques and shops; Cascata, one of the world's most exclusive golf courses; and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlighting world class entertainers such as Celine Dion, Jerry Seinfeld, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Shania Twain (beginning December 2012).

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