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Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Tropicana Atlantic City Unveils All-New Solana Tower
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic City's casino destination that has it all, Tropicana Atlantic City will offer guests yet another reason to visit with the debut of the all-new Solana Tower, featuring reimagined rooms and suites in the resort's west wing. The project will commence later this year and is expected to debut in early 2026, offering guests the ultimate escape. The 604-room and suite transformation strengthens Tropicana's commitment to maintaining its status as a leading resort in Atlantic City while ushering in a new era of luxury and comfort for its guests. Solana Tower will draw inspiration from Tropicana's iconic Palm Walk, known for its grand palm trees around the dynamic casino floor. 'We are thrilled to offer our guests a new, elevated hospitality experience with the addition of Solana Tower,' said Joe Giunta, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Tropicana. 'Bright, breezy and brimming with character—these room enhancements blend playful coastal charm with a nod to vintage Atlantic City. The new rooms offer a vibrant, welcoming escape that's as fun as it is approachable.' The rooms feature soft wood tones, tropical patterns and bold accents that set a light and inviting tone. Curated artwork and thoughtful details offer a fresh, stylish stay that feels both relaxed and refined. Work on the renovation is scheduled to begin after Labor Day with an anticipated completion date of January 2026. Reservations are slated to go live in Fall 2025. To stay up to date, visit Caesars Entertainment owns and operates three Las Vegas-style resort destinations in the Atlantic City region, Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, and Tropicana Atlantic City. From Atlantic City's world-famous beach and Boardwalk to the Marina District bay, Caesars Entertainment's world-class casinos and hotels offer guests unparalleled amenities and experiences, including celebrity chef restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, delivered with impeccable service. Home to the country's premier loyalty card program of its kind, Caesars Rewards, customers have more ways to play, earn, and redeem rewards at over 50 Caesars Rewards destinations across the country in cities such as Las Vegas, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe and more. To learn more about Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City, visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tropicana Atlantic City Unveils All-New Solana Tower
Inspired by Tropicana's iconic palm trees and tropical décor, Solana Tower rooms and suites offer guests the ultimate escape For high-res renderings, click HERE ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic City's casino destination that has it all, Tropicana Atlantic City will offer guests yet another reason to visit with the debut of the all-new Solana Tower, featuring reimagined rooms and suites in the resort's west wing. The project will commence later this year and is expected to debut in early 2026, offering guests the ultimate escape. The 604-room and suite transformation strengthens Tropicana's commitment to maintaining its status as a leading resort in Atlantic City while ushering in a new era of luxury and comfort for its guests. Solana Tower will draw inspiration from Tropicana's iconic Palm Walk, known for its grand palm trees around the dynamic casino floor. "We are thrilled to offer our guests a new, elevated hospitality experience with the addition of Solana Tower," said Joe Giunta, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Tropicana. "Bright, breezy and brimming with character—these room enhancements blend playful coastal charm with a nod to vintage Atlantic City. The new rooms offer a vibrant, welcoming escape that's as fun as it is approachable." The rooms feature soft wood tones, tropical patterns and bold accents that set a light and inviting tone. Curated artwork and thoughtful details offer a fresh, stylish stay that feels both relaxed and refined. Work on the renovation is scheduled to begin after Labor Day with an anticipated completion date of January 2026. Reservations are slated to go live in Fall 2025. To stay up to date, visit About Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Caesars Entertainment owns and operates three Las Vegas-style resort destinations in the Atlantic City region, Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, and Tropicana Atlantic City. From Atlantic City's world-famous beach and Boardwalk to the Marina District bay, Caesars Entertainment's world-class casinos and hotels offer guests unparalleled amenities and experiences, including celebrity chef restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, delivered with impeccable service. Home to the country's premier loyalty card program of its kind, Caesars Rewards, customers have more ways to play, earn, and redeem rewards at over 50 Caesars Rewards destinations across the country in cities such as Las Vegas, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe and more. To learn more about Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Jessica Mittenthal, Allied Global MarketingCaesarsAC@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DPAO bets on niche approach to boost events and shows
May 15—WATERTOWN — The Disabled Persons Action Organization, seeking more of a sure bet to fund its mission, had to face the music and decide about its entertainment series. Big name, nationally touring music acts are out. Finding a new entertainment niche is in. On Saturday, the DPAO's annual series begins with "Play for a Cause," a Las Vegas-style casino charity night at the Caprara-Faichney Drive Business Center's banquet room, 1291 Faichney Drive, Watertown. Tickets are $50. The evening will include classic casino games including blackjack, double roulette, Texas hold 'em, craps, three-card poker and a casino money wheel — all played with DPAO "Casino Fun Money." "This way, no one goes home broken hearted," DPAO Foundation executive director Michael W. Campbell explained. "It's all about the fun of gambling." The gaming floor will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. At 9, the Rochester-based band Music of the Stars will perform. Tickets are available at Kinney Drug Stores, the DPAO Foundation Office at 1291 Faichney Drive and at In past years, DPAO has made some bets with musical acts that turned out to be duds as fundraisers. In the past couple of years, finding the right profit formula has been especially elusive. "It's become very challenging," Campbell said on Tuesday over coffee at Tim Horton's on Coffeen Street. "The only way artists today make money is through touring. There are also the expectations for production. Everything has gotten to be higher costs that you can't touch. You have to be sensitive to ticket prices. You need X amount to break even. If that doesn't happen, you are not serving the purposes of our intent, which is to help those with disabilities. That is what we're about." The DPAO series has also been bitten by bad timing and the fast pace of today's music. It can be a world of difference between when an artist is booked and when they perform. "Country and rock artists today come up and they are gone. They come up fast, and all of a sudden, they're not hot anymore. If it's hot right now, by the time we book and do the show six months later, it's old hat." As an example of expenses, Campbell said any national touring act now requests a hydraulic stage for safety reasons. "That's 17 grand just to get, not set up, just delivered. Then they look at you and say, 'Where's your crew?' We have to hire people who know what they're doing so nobody gets hurt." Competing concert venues within a few hours' drive of Watertown also created challenges for DPAO's "Concerts for a Cause" series. "When you start looking at what's around us and all the shows being offered, it's insane," Campbell said. "The huge benefit of living here is that we're not too far from Saratoga, Darien Lake, Syracuse and Ottawa. The flip side is that all of them have larger shows and better populations to work with. I love Watertown and I love why we do the shows. But the environment is tough. It wasn't like that in all those years of the past. In the last probably five to 10 years, it's been creeping up, and now it's to the point where, 'Let them do the big shows and we'll find our niche — something different to keep people here and make it financially worth it.'" 'micro' wrestling and rock That "something different" element will be evident Aug. 16 at Watertown Fairgrounds Arena when "Rock & Wrestling — MicroMania with Mini Kiss" hits the stage. MicroMania involves short-statured wrestlers. MiniKiss is a group of talented little people known for their electrifying Kiss-inspired performances that have rocked audiences at some of the biggest events and venues worldwide. They have shared the stage with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Jackyl, Blue Öyster Cult, Perfect Circle, Air Supply and Peter Frampton "That's way out there for us," Campbell said of the show. "We talked about that and concluded, 'We are here to support disabilities. If that's the way they make a career, we'll support them.' It's a cool show. The band is very talented." Electronic dance music concerts, featuring disc jockeys who create transitions between tracks and manipulate sound effects, have boomed in popularity. On Saturday, May 31, EDM Fest will be held at Caprara-Faichney Drive Business Center's banquet room. It will feature DJ Ryan Ess and headlining DJ Terin Thomson, a 2021 graduate of Alexandria Central School District. General admission tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m., with event at 7. "It's a different market for us — 18-to-24-year-olds," Campbell said. "We've never addressed that market before. We need to build tomorrow's audience. If we keep going the way we're going? The audience we have is getting older and there's nobody behind it. If we are going to sustain ourselves and have that sustainability down the road, we need to build a new audience and appeal to a younger audience and demographic." Campbell said that "soccer moms" and their daughters are also heavily in the mix when, "Twist on Taylor — A Taylor Swift Tribute Experience" takes the stage at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13. Doors open at 5. It's a show by Sarah Jessica Rhodes, who was born in Texas and raised in Las Vegas. Her Taylor Swift impersonation started with her uncanny resemblance and similar voice which landed her a spot on the long running Las Vegas show, "The Super Stars of Country." She has taken "A Twist On Taylor" across the country with her band. Visual effects, intricate choreography and elaborate stage designs create an immersive experience. Students share stage Another tribute act will be Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Dulles State Office Building Auditorium with "Feelin' Good — The Michael Bublé Tribute," featuring Anthony Bernasconi and orchestra. DPAO has partnered with the show's producers to allow high school musicians and singers to be part of the concert. A total of eighteen student musicians and 12 chorus students from Watertown High School, Indian River, General Brown and South Jefferson will take part. The chorus will sing for one song, while the band will be on stage for the entire concert. "It's a great opportunity for these kids to be on stage with national touring musicians," Campbell said. "Anthony is excited about it. It's the first time they've done anything like this with students." Earlier this spring, DPAO announced it would bring in a monster truck event in July. That event has been scrapped. "We'll find a replacement," Campbell said. "We thought it was confirmed." A Christian music concert is one possibility as a replacement, Campbell said. DPAO hosted such a show last year, Casting Crowns, with great success. DPAO is also in talks to host the Christmas holiday rock opera, "Wizards of Winter" in November or December. "That's a pretty big production," Campbell said. "It's not confirmed yet, but I think we'll pull the trigger." It would be held at the State Office Building auditorium. Many nonprofits have abandoned that location for events recently due to higher costs. "We don't have a problem with the State Office Building," Campbell said. "They treat us good. The cost has gone up, but so has everything else." n n n For a complete list of DPAO events, including dates as to when tickets will be available, go to
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Private investor snaps up London Sphere site for £40m
The east London site which had been earmarked for a Las Vegas-style Sphere entertainment venue is being sold to a private investment group after the development plans were blocked by Sir Sadiq Khan, the London mayor. Sky News understands that Hallmark, a family-owned property investor, has agreed to acquire the 4.7-acre site, which has been vacant since being used as a coach park during the 2012 London Olympics. One source said Hallmark was understood to be paying between £30m and £40m for the real estate. The land had been bought by Madison Square Garden Entertainment with the objective of turning it into one of the world's leading live music and leisure destinations. A planning process which took place over several years led to executives at the US-based company confident that the scheme had the backing of the London mayor. In November 2023, however, Sir Sadiq blocked the development of the 300-feet tall, 21,000-capacity venue, citing the impact of light pollution on local communities. Michael Gove, the then housing secretary, called in the decision to reject the planning application several weeks later with a view to it being overturned. Several weeks later, however, Sphere Entertainment Co, a sister company to MSG Entertainment, informed the government that it was abandoning its plans. Las Vegas's technologically advanced version of The Sphere has been the subject of worldwide interest since opening in 2023, featuring musicians including U2 and adorning its exterior surface with images including a giant eyeball and a motor racing helmet. Neither MSG nor Hallmark could be reached for comment on Wednesday.
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Cyprus' Hotel City of Dreams delivers 27C temperatures and showstopping room features
In early spring, the island is a rich green jewel in the turquoise sea – an impossibly lush landscape covered with beautiful wildflowers. By the end of May, temperatures will hit 27C and the grass will start to dry out, leaving the dry and yellow landscape the island is better known for. The cooler 18C weather is perfect for making the most of island life and exploring the history and myth of the birthplace of Aphrodite – the goddess of love and beauty. With so much beauty around, it's fitting to arrive at the sweeping City of Dreams Mediterranean resort near Limassol with azure pools wrapping around a premium hotel and Europe 's grandest casino. Shoppers hooked on 'best hair removal solution' as they ditch razors for discounted IPL device STYLE: Elegance is the order of the day with 500 five-star rooms and world-class suites with walk-through wardrobes, dressing areas and showstopper bathrooms with huge tubs. Every room has a large balcony where you can take in the citrus-fragranced breeze from nearby orange and lemon groves while gazing at the scenic views across Akrotiri Salt Lake where pink flamingos migrate from Africa and to the long sandy Lady's Mile beach and twinkling sea beyond. There are four different pools to enjoy whether you're after a relaxing day at the adults-only swim-up bar or couples with children will love the exciting water slides and playful fountains on offer. After getting your vitamin D hit, a few hours of tranquillity can be found at the Renu Spa where the saunas, steam room and icy cold plunge pool will loosen you up just in time for a massage that will leave you on cloud nine. After hours, be sure to dress up for dinner as Las Vegas-style glamour is abundant at the majestic open casino in the centre of the hotel. Grab a cocktail and soak in the atmosphere with high-stakes gaming tables and designer shopping on site – it's great for people-watching. FOOD AND DRINK: You're spoilt for choice when it comes to elegant dining with four signature restaurants and three casual dining spots to enjoy. Amber Dragon offers Pan-Asian food for a very swanky night out indeed. Start with sushi which the chef will prepare at the breathtaking sushi bar, where everything is created right in front of you. Next, select a delicacy from the open-view cooking area where a specialty wood-fired Peking duck oven is fuelled with local carob tree wood. The wood oven barbecue also produces the best crispy pork belly – sweet, savoury and melt in the mouth. Elsewhere, the Prime Steakhouse is the jewel in the crown where sharing steaks are carved at your table with everything from tomahawk to porterhouse available served with classic sides including creamy spinach and truffled fries. Set aside a few hours to truly indulge and be sure to make the most of the in-house sommelier for the perfect wine pairing. For a taste of Cyprus, head to Aura where both buffet and a la carte options are available all day. Enjoy a traditional mezze with tzatziki, houmous, halloumi and more served with warm pita bread before rounding off your meal with freshly caught sea bass seared to perfection. WHILE YOU'RE THERE: After a few days luxuriating in a modern resort, it's easy to forget 13,000 years of history on the island. For a quick culture hit take a 20-minute drive to Ancient Kourion on a hilltop overlooking the sea to the south-west of the island where you'll find a glorious amphitheatre which dates back to the second-century BC. The Greco Roman theatre played ancient Greek tragedies and comedies before later becoming home to Roman animal fighting and gladiator games. To this day, the theatre is one of the venues for the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama every summer and has incredible acoustics – stand in the middle and speak at normal volume to hear your voice projected around a grand semicircle of stone seats. Next to the theatre you can visit the ruins of a 5th-century AD villa with dazzling mosaics and Roman baths with a complicated network of 30 rooms dedicated to relaxation showing Cypriots have known how to enjoy the finer things in life for centuries. A DAY OUT: For a taste of local life, the quaint village of Omodos is just a 40-minute drive away in the Troodos Mountains. A traditional Cypriot town where you can wander the cobbled streets, taste local fine wines from the heart of the wine-producing region and visit the beautiful monastery founded in 1592. But the real draw is a traditional lunch at Katoi restaurant where Cypriot cuisine is served with a twist. Food is served family style and expect to spend at least a couple of hours sampling mouth-wateringly fresh local produce. Start off with a mix of mezze including Greek salad, kefalotyri cheese and loukaniko sausage served with olive oil and oregano pita along with Kalamata olives and fresh dips. Grilled dishes follow, including octopus, pork Kontosouvli, chicken kebab and Cypriot lamb chops. My favourite included the beetroot and green apple salad with walnuts and fresh mint dressing. You won't leave empty-handed either, a doggy bag for leftovers is a must.
