Barrett-Jackson Teams With Las Vegas and MGM Resorts International and Gets REVVED Up for Its Third Annual Las Vegas Auction
04 Agosto 2010 - 12:03PM
Marketwired
- MGM Resorts International in conjunction with
Barrett-Jackson kicks off REVVED event with five days of cars,
chrome and neon
- Each MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas will
have an event in support of REVVED and Barrett-Jackson
- Three days of Barrett-Jackson auction action
at Mandalay Bay at center of REVVED week
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and MGM Resorts International
are teaming up for the Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas
Auction for an incredible five-day celebration of cars, chrome and
neon. The "REVVED" days will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22 through
Sunday, Sept. 26, with featured events at all MGM Resorts
International properties in Las Vegas including ARIA Resort &
Casino at CityCenter, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Mirage,
Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus and
Crystals at CityCenter.
"The Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas automotive lifestyle
event will be exclusive to Barrett-Jackson and only in Vegas can
you get this once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Craig Jackson,
chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "Las Vegas is one of the
entertainment capitals of the world, and we are thrilled to
kick-off our upcoming 40th anniversary celebration in 2011 here.
Our partnership with MGM Resorts International this year for REVVED
ratchets up the Barrett-Jackson experience with cars, fashion,
entertainment and lifestyle events all with that Las Vegas
flair."
"We are delighted to welcome back the Barrett-Jackson automotive
auction to Las Vegas," said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of
marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
(LVCVA). "Las Vegas is a world-class destination known for hosting
special events like this one, giving car enthusiasts and all
visitors one more reason to come to Las Vegas."
The five-day REVVED extravaganza features automotive and
lifestyle activities for tourists and locals, which include
shopping excursions, a wine auction, car art exhibits,
Barrett-Jackson-themed happy hours and a classic golf tournament
that will all highlight the Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle
week.
"We're thrilled to welcome back the annual Barrett-Jackson Las
Vegas auction," said Bill Hornbuckle, chief marketing officer for
MGM Resorts International. "No city does events better than Las
Vegas, and this year, MGM Resorts has enhanced the experience with
REVVED, a series of wonderful lifestyle activities throughout our
resorts."
The Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week will start with
its annual Cruise-In on Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by a week full
of events including a Las Vegas Strip road rally on Wednesday,
Sept. 22. Other REVVED events include spa indulgences, cooking
events, fashion shows, gaming tournaments, liquor and cigar
experiences, concerts, movies, to name a few all of it leading to
the star attraction the Barrett-Jackson Auction. The three-day
auction will commence Thursday, September 23 and culminate on
Saturday, September 25 with the action airing live on SPEED TV from
Mandalay Bay with many activities for people of all ages, including
exhibitor and sponsor booths, the automobilia auction and much
more.
"The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction is unique from the other
three locations because it is right in the heart of Las Vegas,
which adds to the glamour and excitement for which the
Barrett-Jackson auction block is known," added Steve Davis,
president of Barrett-Jackson. "We are looking forward to gearing up
for this event and providing consignors, bidders and guests a
chance to enjoy everything Las Vegas and Barrett-Jackson have to
offer."
For additional information on how to receive updates and have
first access to special packages, including tickets to the
Barrett-Jackson auction please visit,
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/lasvegas/
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz.,
Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to
classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive
enthusiasts around the world. The company produces "The World's
Greatest Collector Car Auctions™" in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla.,
Las Vegas and Orange County, Calif. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a
one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector
vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about
Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480)
421-6694.
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. The Company has significant holdings in gaming,
hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties
located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50%
investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau.
One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban
resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece
ARIA Resort & Casino. Through its hospitality management
subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and
management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects
around the world. MGM Resorts International supports responsible
gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code
of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The
Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for
its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community
philanthropy programs and the Company's commitment to sustainable
development and operations. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's Web site at
www.mgmresorts.com.
About LVCVA The Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern
Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also
with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.
With approximately 148,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more
than 10.5 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space
citywide, the LVCVA mission centers on attracting ever-increasing
numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more
information, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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