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Rio's Convention Space Opens

LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino's $39 million meeting space expansion is open. The expansion adds more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space to the existing 100,000 square feet, making the Rio the eighth largest meetings resort in the country.

Recently named the Top Casino by Market Metrix Hospitality Index, the Rio plays an integral role in the ever-growing meetings industry in Las Vegas. The Rio's expansion keeps pace with that trend. With the expansion, meetings up to 4000 attendees can be accommodated with more than 300 different setup configurations and 80 breakout rooms from 400 square feet to 2,500 square feet.

"We are excited to be adding 60,000 square feet of space to the existing 100,000 square feet. We are especially pleased to have more breakout rooms. Our customers have told us repeatedly that they needed large meeting rooms for general sessions and meal functions, but most of all breakout rooms of various sizes. We can now accommodate meetings of up to 4000 attendees comfortably. Many Las Vegas hotels have large meeting rooms but are not able to accommodate breakout needs," Michael Massari, Vice President Hotel Operations said.

The Rio, a Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. property, is focused on taking care of customers. Every hotel has a Director of Customer Service with an extensive training program to assure that guest expectations are exceeded. As customer service targets are met, every team member is rewarded financially on a quarterly basis. The Rio has created a culture of service. The meetings segment is a key market for the hotel.

The 60,000 sq. ft. expansion was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Champagne flowed as the guests were led by the Show in the Sky performers into the new Amazon Ballroom where the Taste of the Rio, featuring the Rio's 16 restaurants, awaited them. Performers from the Rio and Harrah's Las Vegas provided entertainment throughout the evening.

The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Founded more than 60 years ago, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the most geographically diversified casino company in the United States, operating 26 casinos and hotels under the Harrah's, Rio and Harveys brand names.

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