BILOXI, Miss., Aug. 15, 2006 - Blending new amenities with guest favorites,
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will reopen 12 months after Hurricane Katrina
on August 29, 2006, employing 3,800 Mississippians. The resort will feature
the charm and elegance guests have come to love, while offering a fresh
new experience that will continue to exceed expectations.
"We've
been given a rare chance to do it all over again, and we have embarked
on an even greater vision," said George Corchis, President of Beau Rivage
Resort & Casino. "We've gone beyond just restoring the favorite offerings
of Beau Rivage and included the kinds of amenities, technology and services
that resorts built years from now will begin to provide. When we reopen
August 29, we intend for Beau Rivage to continue its legacy as a strong
community leader and the crown jewel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
ROOMS AND SUITES
The redesigned 32-story Beau Rivage will feature 1,740 newly remodeled
rooms, including 95 luxury suites. Spacious guestrooms will boast contemporary
decor, pillow-top mattresses, 32-inch flat screen TVs, Spanish and Grecian
marble floors in bathrooms, original artwork and stunning views of the
Mississippi Gulf or the Back Bay, complemented by all the amenities guests
would expect from a AAA Four Diamond resort.
GAMING
Already known for the Gulf's best gaming, Beau Rivage has raised the
bar yet higher. The property will feature a luxurious high-limit salon
with its own fully stocked lounge; around-the-clock concierge services;
and a variety of action-packed games, including 10 blackjack games, a high-limit
roulette wheel and more than 100 slot machines. Beyond the salon, guests
will find a completely redesigned 85,000-square-foot casino with 93 table
games; 2,100 slot machines; and a 16-table, two-tiered poker room.
ENTERTAINMENT
Widely regarded as the premier entertainment resort in the south, Beau
Rivage will continue its tradition of bringing top headline entertainment
to the Mississippi Gulf Coast nearly every weekend. Headline entertainers
will make their debut at the 'new' Beau in the Magnolia Ballroom beginning
Sept. 9 with Jay Leno, followed by Tony Bennett on Sept. 15, Sinbad on
Sept. 29, the Beach Boys on Oct. 6, Kenny G. on Oct. 20, Rodney Carrington
on Oct. 27, LeAnn Rimes on Nov. 4, Kenny Rogers on Nov. 10, Boyz II Men
on Dec. 1 and Olivia Newton-John on Dec. 8. Beau Rivage ends the year with
the Four Tops and the Temptations performing in its new theatre on Dec.
29.
The Beau Rivage theatre, scheduled to open in December, will play host
to today's brightest stars in its 1,550-seat showroom. The theatre will
feature a $1 million, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and will
return as one of the best-equipped theaters in the country. From world-renowned
recording artists, magicians and comedians, to full-scale, international
production shows and Broadway-style revues, the Beau's entertainment offerings
will excite audiences of all ages. For updated listings or to reserve tickets,
call (888) 566-7469 or visit www.beaurivage.com.
DINING
At opening, Beau Rivage will boast seven restaurants, including Memphis
Q Smokehouse & Barbeque, featuring cool blues and hot barbecue; Coast,
dishing out pub-style favorites from Coast crab cakes to wood-fired pizzas;
The Buffet, offering more than 200 delicious hot-and-cold and made-to-order
selections; Terrace Cafe -- the property's 24-hour casual cafe -- offering
contemporary and classic American food; Roasted Bean Coffee Bistro, featuring
delicious home-roasted coffee, specialty beverages and gourmet treats;
Snacks, serving up good food fast, for those on the move; and Scoops Ice
Cream, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor doling out homemade sweets. In
December, Beau Rivage will unveil three new gourmet restaurants that will
take guests on a delectable culinary adventure. Superstar chef Todd English
will bring his highly acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant, Olives, to the
Mississippi Gulf Coast; BR Prime Steakhouse will present deliciously classic
American steakhouse fare with regional influence, complemented by an extensive
4,000-bottle wine cellar; and a contemporary Asian restaurant will dish
out authentic sushi, teppanyaki and pan-Asian cuisine created from simple
ingredients with an uncompromising insistence on quality and purity.
NIGHTLIFE
Enhancing its fantastic fare, four bars and lounges at Beau Rivage
also will open in August. Located in the center of the casino floor, Breeze
Bar -- a new addition to Beau Rivage -- will let guests mix and mingle
in style as they enjoy their favorite cocktails and take in the scene around
them; surrounded by tropical and exotic plants and flowers, Pool Bar &
Cafe will serve up cocktails and poolside dining for lounging guests who
can't bear to leave their spot in the sun; ranked as one of Nightclub &
Bar Magazine's Top 100 establishments in the country last year for its
uniqueness and quality of service, EIGHT75 will deliver a stirring mix
of classic cocktails and signature martinis in a contemporary, plush environment;
and when the sun goes down, Coast will light up and become the hottest
nightclub on the Gulf Coast with the best live entertainment in town.
SPA & SALON
Beau Rivage's Spa & Salon will provide guests personalized, indulgent
services while offering stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. With 21 treatment
rooms, guests can enjoy body treatments ranging from wraps and therapeutic
massages to facials with exotic mix-ins like caviar, microdermabrasion
or even eyelash extensions. The facility will feature 14 massage treatment
rooms, four facial rooms, two deluxe pedicure rooms, four manicure stations,
five stylist stations, three makeup stations and a workout facility. Guests
may use the spa and fitness facilities for $15 per day. In January, the
spa will open its new pedicure room, which will be able to host up to five
friends at once. To make reservations, guests can contact the Spa Reception
Desk at (888) 750-7111 (ext. 7472 for Spa; ext. 7474 for Salon), or (228)
386-7472.
RETAIL
The
shopping promenade at Beau Rivage will be home to elegant retail stores
featuring men's and women's designer fashions, shoes, jewelry, sportswear,
swimwear, gifts and souvenirs. When the property opens August 29, Beau
Rivage will feature six retail venues including The Jewelry Box Watch Boutique,
featuring prestigious watch lines such as Rolex, Cartier and Gucci, along
with distinctive jewelry collections by David Yuman, Steven Lagos, Scott
Kay and more; Nu'Vo, boasting seasonal merchandise and seasonal gourmet
food; BR ETC presenting sundries, beverages, snacks, candy and logo items;
Impulse, offering a selection of Beau Rivage logo clothing and souvenirs,
and numerous items from sundries to fresh flowers to make guests' stay
more comfortable; Actique Sportswear, providing a selection of fine beauty
products from Chantecaille, Pevonia, Bumble and Bumble and more, in addition
to Calispia sportswear; and Waves, located on the pool deck, offering everything
guests need to prepare for a day in the sun. Six additional retailers will
open in October.
GOLF
Just a short drive from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Fallen Oak
golf course, designed exclusively for Beau Rivage by legendary course architect
Tom Fazio, is scheduled to make its long-awaited debut November 6. Nestled
in the woods of Biloxi, Fallen Oak will offer spectacular play through
one of the most lush and splendid architectural landscapes in the country
and deliver both formidable challenges and continuously enjoyable play.
POOL
With its fabulous view of the Gulf, Beau Rivage's lushly landscaped
tropical pool will be the perfect setting for fun and relaxation whether
for a crowd of friends, a business event or a private getaway for two.
Private poolside cabanas will include every possible luxury, including
impeccable service from a cabana concierge. Additional deck space is ideal
for outdoor events and private functions.
MEETING AND CONVENTION SPACE
Opening with the property August 29, meeting and convention space at
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will deliver an experience of unparalleled
elegance and refinement and offer the most technologically advanced business
procedures available. Beau Rivage will be able to accommodate up to 1,800
people in its 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art meeting facility. Along
with its 17,000 square-foot Magnolia Ballroom, other flexible meeting and
banquet rooms can be configured from 1,000 to 7,200 square feet, some featuring
terraces with views of the pool area. In addition to the indoor conference
center, the property will also offer a unique outdoor special events pavilion
overlooking the Gulf, and a beautiful marina deck for outdoor events.
RESERVATIONS
For more information or to make reservations, call (888) 56-ROOMS or
(228) 386-7444 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (CDT), Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekends, or visit www.beaurivage.com.
ABOUT BEAU RIVAGE:
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, named one of the top 100 hotels in
the continental United States and Canada by Travel + Leisure Magazine,
opened on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1999. The property will reopen
for business August 29, 2006 following a dramatic renovation. Beau Rivage
is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE(TM), the premier entertainment,
hotel and gaming company in the world. For more information or to make
reservations, call (888) 56-ROOMS or (228) 386-7444 between 8 a.m. and
8 p.m. (CDT), Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, or visit www.beaurivage.com.
MGM MIRAGE, (NYSE: MGM - News), one of the world's leading and most
respected hotel and gaming companies, owns and operates 23 properties located
in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has investments in three other
properties in Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. MGM MIRAGE also has announced
plans to develop Project CityCenter, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use urban
development project in the heart of Las Vegas, and has a 50 percent interest
in MGM Grand Macau, a hotel-casino resort currently under construction
in Macau S.A.R. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented
the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming
at its properties. MGM MIRAGE also has been the recipient of numerous awards
and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its
community philanthropy programs.
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