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for Best Rooms, Best Theme, and Best Health Spa Designed by WATG, Inc. Nevada |
| NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 2001—The Venetian
Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas took top honors in a recent survey—“Best
of Gaming”—conducted by Casino Player magazine. Designed by WATG,
Inc. Nevada in association with TSA of Nevada, LLP, the Venetian secured
the number one spot in three award categories, winning for “Best Rooms,”
“Best Theme,” and “Best Health Spa.” The casino-hotel also ranked
among the top three in the country for “Best Overall Casino-Hotel” and
“Best Hotel.”
The property was also honored for its theme architecture, mirrored after Renaissance Venice, with replicas of the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, The Bridge of Sighs, the Ca D’Oro and the Campanile Tower. The commercial level was designed to simulate the Venetian neighborhoods fronting the famous canals with footbridges over them. “Nowhere is a theme carried through more perfectly than at the Venetian,” according to Casino Player, referring to the atmosphere of authenticity enhanced by frescoes, canals, and singing gondoliers. Also securing a first-place spot in the survey was the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Venetian, which has its own hotel floor and restaurant, and thereby, according to Casino Player, “creating a cocooned and pampered world within the glitz and neon of Las Vegas.” The Venice-themed resort and casino is further distinguished as Las Vegas’ first convention hotel complex. Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) is associated with many projects that have become international landmarks. Since its founding in 1945, the firm has become the world’s leading design consultant for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries. Other members of the Venetian design team included Wilson & Associates, Dougall Design, and Lifescapes International. Creating successful destinations is the mission of WATG. WATG-designed projects can be found in 120 countries across six continents.
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| Wimberly Allison Tong &
Goo
Howard J. Wolff, Senior Vice President 808.521.8888 Tel http://www.watg.com |
| Also See: | Table Games Stymie The Venetian's First-Quarter Results; Hotel Reports Record ADR of $220 / April 2001 |