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WING, Minn., May 22, 2007 - Treasure Island Resort & Casino today announced
it will break ground on a $50 million project that includes 230 additional
hotel rooms, an event center featuring entertainment and convention space
and a family fun center. Construction begins June 1 and the project is
expected to be completed in fall of 2008.
The development includes an additional two hotel wings, featuring 230 hotel rooms, increasing Treasure Island's room count to 480 rooms. The new rooms consist of 25 suites, featuring six end-suites with the capability of becoming three or four bedrooms and 205 standard rooms. Each room will be equipped with upscale furnishings and incorporate walk-in showers to accommodate guests. The focal feature of the hotel is the impressive illuminated sky bridge, which connects the hotel wings together. This sky bridge will maximize the scenic river views and house three suites on each floor. In addition to the hotel project, a new 30,000 square-foot event center will allow Treasure Island to enhance entertainment options. The center includes a 2,800-seat showroom that will nearly triple the current size of the venue allowing Treasure Island to host bigger convention events as well as prominent national entertainers. The event center can break into six meeting rooms, each with a separate entrance. "This project allows us to meet the growing needs of our hotel and convention guests," said Frank Loth, Treasure Island Resort & Casino Interim General Manager and Director of Finance. "For several years we've had to turn away many large corporate events because we haven't had the space for them. Now we'll have the capacity to host these conventions and events, which will bring new visitors and tourism dollars to the area." Another exciting aspect of this project is the family fun center, which allows Treasure Island to create a truly unique entertainment destination. The center features a 24-lane Brunswick(TM) bowling alley, separate party rooms, snack bar, arcade and lounge area. "Upon completion, our guests will have more entertainment options," commented Loth. "We want to accommodate our guests and continue to provide the best entertainment experience possible." Audrey Bennett, President of the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council, is excited about the economic impact this will have on the region. "This project is an investment that will secure Treasure Island's status
as a premier entertainment destination and a leading contributor to the
local economy." Over 50 new jobs will be created for Treasure Island, with
a payroll and benefit package exceeding $1.5 million annually. This brings
Prairie Island's total work force to over 1,600 people with an annual payroll
of more than $50 million. "We are proud to partner with surrounding communities
to bring tourists to this area and to continue to give back to the community
in many ways."
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| Also See: | Kim Pang Named General Manager for Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota / November 2004 |
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