April 20th, 2009 by admin

There are now even more ways for food and wine lovers to secure tickets to the 3rd Annual Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit. Beginning April 20, tickets may be purchased at select Travelocity On Location kiosks throughout Las Vegas. This is the second year Travelocity has teamed up with Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit as the epicurean extravaganza’s Official Travel Provider. In addition to the option of purchasing event tickets at select Travelocity On Location outlets, visitors are encouraged to make travel arrangements for the May 7-10 food and wine festival.
“Travelocity plays an important role in bringing visitors to our city and we are proud to announce them as the official travel provider of Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit,” said Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Our continued relationship with Travelocity allows us the opportunity to expose a broad range of travelers to Las Vegas’ many culinary delights — just one of the reasons our destination remains at the top of Travelocity’s list for leisure travel.”

Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit features a roster of Las Vegas’ top culinary talent and is made possible by the LVCVA and co-sponsors Travelocity and Southern Wine & Spirits. Anchored by Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand and Wynn/Encore Las Vegas, Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit is known for creating an extraordinary culinary experience for visitors and showcases a selection of star-studded events across the city.

“Vegas Uncork’d is a first class event and we’re looking forward to doing our part in making it a huge success,” said Cady Wolf, vice president partner marketing, Travelocity. “With all of the great deals to Las Vegas right now, this is the year to come out and experience this fabulous event — and rumor has it that the Roaming Gnome will be making a guest appearance.”

Highlights of the 2009 event include a pool-side Grand Tasting with 75 celebrated chefs and vintners; a high-stakes culinary competition; after-hours blackjack; tour-de-force Masters Series dinners with internationally acclaimed chefs such as Bobby Flay; an exclusive culinary experience featuring Chef Joël Robuchon fused with performances by the cast of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; an all-star interactive luncheon with first-hand instruction from star chefs like Paul Bartolotta; wine immersion seminars and a gala evening celebration featuring chefs such as Michael Mina.

Tickets to the Grand Tasting, Culinary Challenge - Vegas Style pro-am event, the Gala Dinner and much more are available for purchase at the following Travelocity On Location Las Vegas sites:

Alexis Park Resort Hotel
Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
Fashion Show Mall
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas Convention Center
McCarran International Airport
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Sahara Hotel & Casino
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino
The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa