MGM Resorts International And Aria Resort & Casino Support Motorweek TV’s 32nd Season

LAS VEGAS October 17, 2012 /3BL Media/ - MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter have joined withMotorWeek TV, television’s longest-running automotive series, for a major sweepstakes to kick off its season 32 in fall 2012.

The grand prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas to enjoy the Ultimate Automotive Experience, highlighted by a two-night stay at ARIA in early December 2012, and an exotic car drive through Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas.

“This partnership with MotorWeek TV is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase ARIA to a terrific audience. We’ll start the visit by picking up the winners in one of our innovative CNG-fueled limousines,” said Bill McBeath, President & CEO of CityCenter. In keeping with ARIA’s commitment to sustainability, the resort’s fleet of 26 CNG limousines represents the first-ever fleet of limousines powered by compressed natural gas, one of the cleanest burning alternative fuels available .

Cindy Ortega, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International, said, “MGM Resorts is a leader in environmental sustainability and its CityCenter project is the largest LEED Gold certified hotel, convention center and mixed use facility in the world.” 

About the Sweepstakes
Travel must take place December 4 – 6, 2012. The prize package, provided in collaboration with MGM Resorts International and World Class Driving, includes:

·         Two round-trip economy class airline tickets to Las Vegas.

·         Two-night deluxe hotel accommodations at ARIA (December 4 & 5, 2012).

·         Supercar road tour through Red Rock Canyon from World Class Driving

·         Two tickets to view the classic cars of The Auto Collections.

·         Dinner for two at Dal Toro Ristorante Italiano and Exotic Cars.

·         Round-trip CNG limousine transportation for two between ARIA and McCarran International Airport.

Each participant may enter one time at www.motorweek.org/sweepstakes or by visiting MotorWeek’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MotorWeekTV, and filling out the entry form on the sweepstakes tab.

The sweepstakes runs through October 29, 2012. Entrants must be 21 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, and who have a valid U.S. driver’s license. The potential winner will be selected from all eligible entries received in a random drawing on or about October 30, 2012. No purchase necessary.

For official rules, visit www.motorweek.org/sweepstakes.

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About ARIA Resort & Casino
The centerpiece of CityCenter Las Vegas is ARIA Resort & Casino, a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service, spectacular amenities and premium meeting and convention space. Combined with other CityCenter amenities, including the unprecedented shopping at Crystals retail and entertainment district, ARIA provides access to the ultimate Las Vegas experience.

For More Information Contact:
Yvette Monet, MGM Resorts International Public Affairs, 702-491-6426 or ymonet@mgmresorts.com
Michelle Parker, MotorWeek, 410-581-4076 or mparker@mpt.org