LAS VEGAS, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded
warriors and their guests – more than 70 from around the U.S. –
will be treated to a VIP Veterans Day
weekend as MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), in conjunction
with American Airlines and the USO of Metropolitan
Washington-Baltimore, rolls out the red carpet in Las Vegas.
The five-day event, Nov. 13-17, is
"A Salute to the Troops" weekend and includes a "Wall of Gratitude"
where hundreds of MGM Resorts employees will gather to welcome and
thank the veterans as they parade through The Mirage Hotel &
Casino upon the group's arrival. There will also be a special
welcome dinner, and excursions in and around Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Special stops include:
Terry Fator: The VOICE of
Entertainment at The Mirage, Cirque du Soleil's "O" at Bellagio
Resort & Casino and a concert by Gary
Sinise and the LT. Dan Band.
Skydiving and helicopter tours in the Las
Vegas area are also part of the plans.
"We are honored to partner with American Airlines and the
USO-Metro to host these brave veterans and their loved ones who
have sacrificed so much to preserve our safety and freedom," said
Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM
Resorts International. "It is our hope that this year's 'Salute to
the Troops' weekend conveys our company's deep respect and
gratitude to these heroes by showing them the very best our city
and MGM Resorts have to offer."
American Airlines will furnish chartered air travel and other
support during "A Salute to the Troops" weekend, while MGM Resorts
International and its properties will provide accommodations,
meals, entertainment, and other amenities.
The weekend kicks off Friday morning at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport with a send-off celebration for the wounded
warriors, veterans and their guests. They will board an American
Airlines special flight with planned gate festivities and a water
cannon salute to our veteran heroes.
"On behalf of our nation's wounded troops and their
caregivers, I can tell you that MGM Resorts' amazing generosity and
support means a great deal to those who have sacrificed so much for
our freedom," said Elaine Rogers,
president and CEO of the USO-Metro. "We're incredibly thankful to
MGM Resorts for helping us show the gratitude of the American
people for our troops and their families."
When the VIPs arrive in Las
Vegas, they will receive a police escort from McCarran
International Airport to The Mirage.
For more information on MGM Resorts' commitment to supporting
the nation's veterans, please visit: www.mgmresorts.com/csr.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company is in the process of developing MGM National Harbor in
Maryland and MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts. The Company also owns 51 percent of MGM China
Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and
developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50 percent of CityCenter
in Las Vegas, which features Aria
resort and casino. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
About USO of Metropolitan
Washington-Baltimore
USO-Metro is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by
Congress, and dedicated to "serving those who serve, and their
families" in Washington-Baltimore region. It is through the
generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the
local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission to
"lift the spirits of America's troops and their families". With the
help of thousands of devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides
programs and services for active duty troops, their families,
wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregivers
through its Mobile USO program, six USO Centers, and four USO
airport lounges. For more information please visit www.USOMetro.org
or "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter by searching
USOMetroDC.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines. Together with regional partners operating as
American Eagle, American offers an average of nearly 6,700 flights
per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries.
American is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose
members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with
14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. This year American Airlines
Group Inc. topped Fortune Magazine's list of best business
turnarounds and its stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect
with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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