LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration
of America's service members, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)
will host the United Service Organization (USO) Experience - Salute
to the Troops honoring 95 wounded warriors and their guests
starting on Thursday, November 4. In
its eleventh year, the five-day program in collaboration with the
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and USO Las Vegas will be
an extended weekend of relaxation, entertainment and sightseeing
for active-duty service members traveling from all over the
country.
"We are enormously grateful to all individuals who have served
in the U.S. military, as well as their families, for all that they
sacrificed to protect and serve the
United States of America," said Bill
Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International.
"It's our privilege now to celebrate the veterans participating in
this program by providing them with exclusive experiences that
showcase the very best MGM Resorts and Las Vegas have to offer."
Upon arriving in Las Vegas,
hundreds of MGM Resorts International employees will gather to
welcome the group to The Mirage Resort & Casino, the host
property, during a special "wall of gratitude," welcome procession.
MGM Resorts employees will also gather in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday,
November 11 to march in the Veterans Day Parade.
The USO Experience - Salute to the Troops event will also
include a special welcome dinner, and excursions in and around
Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Special stops include Shark
Reef at Mandalay Bay, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and
Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage and a concert at Nellis Air Force
Base featuring Gary Sinise and the
Lt. Dan Band.
"There is no greater honor than ushering our warriors through a
weekend of indulgence and gratitude. It's always humbling to
be with patriots who volunteered to protect our way of life, and
now bare the wounds of that courage," said Lisa Marie Riggins, Executive Director, USO
National Capital District. "We can't thank MGM Resorts
International enough for always rolling out the red carpet for the
boots of our troops."
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations
globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in
the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Kenthea
Pedraza
MGM Resorts International
Kpedraza@mgmresorts.com
702-690-8358
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