Las Vegas is constantly changing. Keep up to date with some of these recently announced changes:
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN LAS VEGAS
In 2023, the world-renowned entertainment group, Cirque Du Soleil, celebrates significant milestone anniversaries for three of its Las Vegas resident productions: Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay marks 10 years in June; “O” at Bellagio celebrates 25 years in October; and Mystère at Treasure Island, the show that started it all, commemorates 30 years in December.
PROPER EATS FOOD HALL NOW OPEN AT ARIA
Proper Eats Food Hall is now open on the promenade level of ARIA Resort & Casino. Offerings include Judy Joo’s Seoul Bird, Wexler’s Deli, Shalom Y’all, Egghead, Temaki, Easy Donuts, Proper Bar and Laughing Buddha.
COSMOPOLITAN DIVE IN MOVIES
Beginning on May 22 through to September 11, The Cosmopolitan will show movies on their 65-foot digital marquee from their rooftop pool. The movies will be shown every Monday with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting at 8 p.m. General admission for the movies is $15 ($10 for locals) with complimentary admission for hotel guests, loyalty club members, first responders and military members. To see the movie schedule or purchase tickets, visit The Cosmopolitan website.
BOTTLED BLONDE COMING TO THE VEGAS STRIP
One of the nation’s top nightlife companies, Arizona-based Evening Entertainment Group (EEG), is bringing Bottled Blonde to the Las Vegas Strip. The standalone, 25,000-square-feet, $50M entertainment venue will span 4-stories and feature a full-service restaurant and open-air rooftop lounge. It will be a hub for sports, entertainment and nightlife, and exclusive to this location, Bottled Blonde Las Vegas will also boast Zuluma, an all-new concept tucked into the third floor. Bottled Blonde will open in late 2024 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, next to the Horseshoe and directly across from the Bellagio. Blake Shelton and Ryman Group’s Ole Red will serve as Bottled Blonde’s neighbor.
CAESARS INTRODUCES REWARDS TRAVEL BUNDLE
Caesars Entertainment introduced the Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle which enables guests to bundle their vacations, including airfare, in one package. Customers can purchase their flight and hotel accommodations on Caesars.com or through the company’s call center. Platform users earn Caesars Rewards credits which can be used across its North American portfolio or online with the Caesars Sportsbook and iCasino apps. The bundling platform currently only offers commercial air and hotel room booking in Las Vegas. Later this year, it’s expected to expand to other U.S. properties. It’s also expected to add the ability for guests to reserve a rental car, make OpenTable dining reservations, buy Ticketmaster tickets, and book travel insurance, pool reservations, sportsbook reservations and more. The bundling service is available to anyone but Caesars Rewards program members will receive exclusive discounts.
LAS VEGAS APPROVES F1® PLAN TO SHUT STRIP FOR RACE UNTIL 2032
Formula 1® will light up the Las Vegas Strip November 18 as it hosts a street race around the centre of the city with part of the track incorporating the iconic Strip. The 3.8-mile, 50-lap race will take place at night on a stretch of the Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain Road and Harmon Avenue. Construction is underway on a building at the intersection of Harmon and Koval Lane that will form the pit and paddock area for the race. An initial three-year contract was signed for the race in Las Vegas, but officials have since approved a plan to host the Formula 1 grand prix for the next 10 years. Las Vegas plans to retain its late-season slot moving forward, hosting the event the week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday in November from 2023 through to 2032.
YEAR-ROUND HORROR EXPERIENCE COMING TO VEGAS
Universal Parks & Resorts, the creators of Halloween Horror Nights – the world’s most popular global Halloween event – is bringing a brand-new permanent entertainment experience to Las Vegas. This original concept will bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales. With a variety of unique, immersive, fantastic horror-centric experiences that surround high energy food and beverage spaces by day turned haunting bars and eateries by night, the new concept marks the first time Universal has created a permanent horror experience beyond its theme parks. It will deliver on the thrills and frights its horror fans have come to love and excite anyone looking for a new level of experiential entertainment. The space will also feature a continuously updated experience, must see seasonal events, and one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Universal’s new horror experience will be the anchor tenant in a new 20-acre expansion of Las Vegas’ immersive AREA15 entertainment district that opened in September 2020. As plans take shape, more details about the concept will be shared along with the opening date.
GUY FIERI’S SPORTS KITCHEN COMING TO HORSESHOE
Savory food and the ultimate sports-viewing venue are coming to Horseshoe Las Vegas. Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen opens this summer in the former Burger Brasserie space as part of the resort’s ongoing brand transformation. The restaurant will be a prime destination for guests to watch sporting events while enjoying Fieri’s signature American-style cuisine and bold flavors. Designed by Aria Group Architects, the funky and inviting interior will feature relaxed seating for up to 279, vividly colored murals, a colossal, 360-degree island bar with decorative liquor displays and enough LED screens to satisfy any sports fanatic. For a unique viewing experience or a private event, guests may enjoy a more intimate space in the MVP lounge on game day or for a special occasion.
Other new offerings at Horseshoe include Jack Binion’s Steak, the ARCADE at Horseshoe, the World Series of Poker Hall of Fame® Poker Room, new games throughout a refreshed casino floor, and the new Caesars Sportsbook ticket counter. Horseshoe Las Vegas will continue to welcome additional developments, including a renovated exterior.
WYNN LIVING WELL PROGRAM DEBUTS
Wynn Las Vegas unveils Wynn Living Well, a program that offers guests curated health and wellness experiences at the resort. Designed with flexibility and fun in mind, Wynn Living Well provides a wide range of activities that inject a sense of well-being into each visit. The Wynn Living Well program focuses on three health and wellness pillars:
Renew – Promotes relaxation. Options range from a CBD-infused massage or skin-revitalizing facial at the Wynn or Encore spas, to a relaxing caviar-infused scalp treatment at the Wynn or Encore salons. Guests will be further renewed by the retreat-inspired accommodations, featuring premium linens and convenient amenities.
Replenish – Provides nourishment to support physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Options include hydration and vitamin IV drip therapies, and aromatherapy massages and oxygen-infused facials at the Wynn and Encore spas. In addition, special Wynn Living Well menus highlight nutritious culinary and drink offerings.
Re-energize – Promotes fitness for all fitness levels. Options include an immersive SoulCycle class, a round of golf at Wynn Golf Club, or the chance to stretch, strengthen or reset with a yoga class at the refreshed Fitness Centers at Wynn and Encore. Guests can also partake in Amanda Kloots’ in-room workout videos or book a one-on-one treatment session with a TB12 Body Coach. Co-founded by Tom Brady and his Body Coach Alex Guerrero, TB12 emphasizes muscle recovery and injury prevention through a holistic approach to pliability, nutrition, hydration, movement, and mental fitness to achieve longevity and pain-free living.