Renaissance Las Vegas Appoints Marie Maher as Director of Food and Beverage

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(Las Vegas, NV- June 29, 2009) — Marie Maher, a well-respected restaurant executive with international experience, was recently appointed the Director of Food and Beverage for Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. In this role, Ms. Maher will direct all food and beverage operations for the largest non-gaming property in Nevada, including the acclaimed ENVY The Steakhouse.

Ms. Maher, the former Director of Food and Beverage for the Wynn Las Vegas and Bellagio Las Vegas, contributes more than 13 years of high profile experience in the food service industry. With world-class experience in wine and hospitality, she oversaw the daily operations of food & beverage programs for more than nine fine dining restaurants and seven high-volume food and beverage operations at one property. Additionally, she oversaw the successful opening of Beacon Restaurant & Bar in New York City, and was the Manager and Beverage Specialist for Windows on the World, atop the World Trade Center and The famed ‘Rainbow Room’ at Rockefeller Center. During her seven year tenure, Maher worked with such noted beverage gurus as Kevin Zraly, Andrea Immer and the legendary King of Cocktails, Dale DeGroff.

“Marie’s experience within the hospitality industry will bring a new energy to our property as well as the recently remodeled ENVY,” said Tom Xavier, General Manager of the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. “She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and will have a tremendous impact on the growth and development of our entire food & beverage operation.”

About ENVY The Steakhouse:
Upscale, fashionable and off the Strip, ENVY The Steakhouse is one of the premier restaurants in Las Vegas. The award-winning ENVY The Steakhouse, located at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel features exquisite fine dining, a private dining room for special events and a chef dedicated to serving the finest and freshest ingredients. Designed as a study in balance, the restaurant features expansive windows and high ceilings, as well as a wine wall with more than 1,500 bottles of fine wine. ENVY The Steakhouse’s lounge features 60 seats, full beverage service, and a relaxed atmosphere to complement the restaurant.

About Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel:
An upscale boutique hotel located adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel offers a sophisticated guest experience with 14 stories of spacious accommodations featuring 548 guest rooms including 30 suites ranging from 859 to 1,681 square feet. Additionally, the Renaissance offers more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space to be used for meetings, conferences and corporate events; including 14 meeting rooms, a Grand Ballroom with 9,850 square feet of event space, an Executive Board Room, 10,000 square feet of pre-function space, exhibitor suites and a private dining room inside ENVY The Steakhouse. The Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel is located at 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169. Reservations can be made by calling 1.800.750.0980 or logging on to www.renaissancelasvegas.com.

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