Fontainebleau Las Vegas Marks Grand Opening with Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Ahead of Las Vegas's most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 13, hours before the resort's public debut.

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Fontainebleau Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer, joined by Fontainebleau Las Vegas executives, local government officials, community dignitaries, and national VIPs, marked the historic moment in true Fontainebleau grandeur, with champagne, live violinists, and a snip of the Bleau ribbon.

"Welcome to the Fontainebleau Las Vegas era," Mr. Soffer said following the ribbon cutting. "Today, we open our doors to the world and welcome our first guests to experience the pinnacle of luxury hospitality.

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"It's fitting that Las Vegas is a city of dreams and possibilities, as this resort stands as a symbol of perseverance, our unwavering commitment to excellence, and our belief in the transformative power of genuine, world-class hospitality." -Fontainebleau Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer.

The ceremony, held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas' Urs Fischer Gallery, brought full circle Mr. Soffer's nearly 20-year dream to extend the iconic Fontainebleau name beyond its Miami Beach heritage.

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Conceived in the early 2000s, Fontainebleau Las Vegas was reacquired by Fontainebleau Development in partnership with Koch Real Estate Investments in 2021. Fontainebleau Las Vegas stands as the tallest occupiable building in Nevada and a testament to Fontainebleau's 70-year legacy of timeless elegance, sophisticated beauty, and forward-thinking design.

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The event kicked off a day full of extravagant celebrations on the property, followed by Fontainebleau's official Las Vegas opening just before midnight.

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The property features dining experiences and attractions across 173,000 square feet of space. The shopping district in Fontainebleau Las Vegas will include 35 high-end retailers across two levels within a 90,000-square-foot retail concept.

About Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau Las Vegas brings a legacy of timeless elegance and unparalleled service to the Strip. The Fontainebleau brand has been known to travelers for 70 years.

About Fontainebleau Development, LLC

Fontainebleau Development, founded by Jeffrey Soffer and led by his partner Brett Mufson, is one of the country's premier real estate development and hospitality groups, with a diverse portfolio that includes properties in the hospitality, gaming, residential, retail, commercial, and luxury services sectors. Fontainebleau has been involved in over 100 projects representing more than $38 billion in total transaction value.

More information about Fontainebleau Las Vegas can be found at fontainebleaulasvegas.com.

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