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WATG-Designed MGM Grand, Sanya Opens

First Non-Gaming, First China MGM Project

Irvine, February 2012

WATG is pleased to announce the opening of MGM Grand in Sanya, an emerging resort destination on South China Sea's Hainan Island, in China.  International destination design firm WATG was the design architect for the five-star resort.

MGM Sanya represents a strategic initiative for MGM to pursue non-gaming opportunities around the globe, capitalizing upon their successful brands from Las Vegas.  WATG embraced the opportunity to reinterpret the brand in a fresh and compelling aesthetic for a resort destination.

The property is located on the site of Sanya's original luxury hotel, The Gloria Hotel. WATG orchestrated a comprehensive renovation and expansion of the property to create a compelling and relevant resort experience for the next generation of leisure travelers.

The soaring eight-story hotel is highlighted by clean geometric lines and contemporary glass façade, that contrasts and compliments the lush tropical environment. The atrium lobby is situated at the intersection of the guestroom towers, providing an urban focal point for the resort. The choreography of the spaces provides a cocooning experience as guests transition from the lobby to the privacy of the luxurious guestrooms.

"Representing high style, prestige and harmony, the local butterflies and numerous sea shells inspired our design motifs and themes as we create dramatic experiences for the guest," said Mike Chun, senior vice president.

About WATG
WATG  and Wimberly Interiors specialize in hospitality and experiential design from its offices in Irvine, Honolulu, Seattle, New York, Singapore and London. The firm is best known for creating internationally-acclaimed destinations in 160 countries. For more information, visit www.watg.com.

About MGM Grand Sanya
MGM Grand Sanya is a celebrated tropical waterfront scenic area located at Yalong Bay, Sanya, Hainan Province, which owns the reputation of “the most beautiful bay in the world”. The property area covers 108,000 square meters with 675 guest rooms in total, inclusive of 596 Standard rooms, 73 suites and 6 exclusive villas on beachfront offer. The hospitality offers incomparable resort destination experience featuring world-class amenities including seven food and beverage outlets, over 4,000 square meters of technologically advanced flexible meeting space and four high-end retail shops. MGM Grand Sanya will be a confluence of Sanya’s culture infused with the vibrancy Las Vegas is known for -- taking the idea of entertainment, dining and nightlife well beyond anything found in Sanya today, MGM Grand Sanya is dedicated to provide the most cutting edge hospitality experience which will surpass the current resorts mode in Sanya.

About Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, Ltd. is a joint venture between Diaoyutai State Guesthouse of China, the highest standard service venue for hosting foreign heads of state, and MGM Resorts International, the top global luxury hotel group. The company is committed to combining the brand advantages of its parent companies, to optimizing the resource allocation, and to developing and operating luxury five-star hotels and resorts around the world.

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM, www.mgmresorts.com) is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies and owns and operates 24 luxury properties, with more than 60,000 guestrooms, 400 F&B and entertainment outlets, and over 250,000 square meters conference and exhibition area. Among the numerous internationally renowned resort brands owned by MGM Resorts International, CityCenter is an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring the world’s largest mixed-use development project of private financing. The company not only owns and operates 15 properties in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan but also holds 50% of the investment of the four properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau. With its outstanding facilities, MGM Resorts International offers a wide range of services to its distinguished MLife members. The company has also invested in an increasing number of gaming and non-gaming resorts through regulating its subordinates worldwide. In terms of gaming projects, MGM Resorts International has been deliberately following the guidelines by American Gaming Association. MGM Resorts International has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading diversity initiative, community philanthropy programs and the Company’s commitment to sustainable development and operations.

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