Toast the New Year, Las Vegas-Style at “America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year’s 2016” at Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas

Rock Out at TributePalooza with Four Days of Concerts

Rock ‘n’ Roll into the new year, Las Vegas-Style, during the Downtown Countdown New Year’s Eve 2016 Celebration taking place Thursday, Dec. 31 from 5:30 pm. to 3:30 am. at Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas.

Fremont Street Experience Logo (PRNewsFoto/Fremont Street Experience)

Fremont Street Experience, a five-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas features Viva Vision, North America’s largest video screen – 1,500 feet long, 90 feet wide and suspended 90 feet above the urban pedestrian mall; a one-of-a-kind venue that includes free nightly concerts and entertainment on three stages and SlotZilla, the world’s most unique zipline attraction, featuring the 850-foot Zipline and the 1,750-foot Zoomline that launches people from a 12-story slot-machine- themed takeoff platform. Viva Vision features nightly light and sounds shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000-watt sound system.

Fremont Street on New Year’s Eve is a one-of-a-kind spectacle.

This year the ultimate New Year’s Eve Street Party is themed TributePalooza and features 13 of the world’s greatest tribute bands. These tribute bands include: Rio (Duran Duran), Generation Idol (Billy Idol), Fan Halen (Van Halen), No Duh (No Doubt), Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers), The Rising (Bruce Springsteen), Police Experience (The Police), Rockin the Paradice (Styx), Wanted (Bon Jovi), The Who Generation (The Who), Pyromania (Def Leppard), Double Vision (Foreigner) and Don’t Look Back (Boston).

The TributePalooza Celebration kicks off on Dec. 30, featuring seven tribute bands under the FSE Canopy. The headliner event is Dec. 31, featuring all 13 bands. Then seven bands will continue the four-day party on Jan. 1-2. The concerts will begin at 5:30 pm. on New Year’s Eve and at 5 pm. on the other nights. That’s 34 free shows over four days, 13 on New Year’s Eve alone! (See full schedule of bands and when they’re playing at the bottom of the page here.)

You haven’t truly done New Year’s Eve unless you’ve done it in downtown Las Vegas!

On New Year’s Eve, just before midnight, revelers will say goodbye to 2015 with a year-in-review retrospective on the Viva Vision screen and a Midnight Countdown led by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. Immediately following will be Fireworks by Grucci under the Viva Vision Canopy as part of the citywide celebration, “America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year’s 2016.”

MOTOR TREND Magazine Announces 2016 “Of The Year” Winners

Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, SUV of the Year, and Person of the Year Announced During Live Ceremony And Webcast In Los Angeles

For the first time in the brand’s 66-year history, MOTOR TREND magazine announced winners of the Golden Calipers for Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, SUV of the Year, and Person of the Year at a red-carpet gala in front of an audience of industry insiders and celebrity guests. The awards show was also streamed live on the MOTOR TREND Channel on YouTube, with 3.5 million subscribers the world’s largest automotive video channel, and on MOTOR TREND OnDemand, the brand’s new subscription video on demand (SVOD) channel. A replay of the event broadcast is available for free at motortrendondemand.com. The winning vehicles will also receive extensive coverage in the January 2016 issue of MOTOR TREND magazine, on the newsstand in early December 2015.

“What an amazing evening! We made history tonight with our announcements of Car, Truck, SUV, and Person of the Year,” proclaimed Edward Loh, editor-in-chief of MOTOR TREND. “We are honored to present these coveted awards to the well-deserving winners.“

All vehicular “Of the Year” contenders were selected by MOTOR TREND judges and evaluated against six key criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, safety, efficiency, value, and performance of intended function. The Person of the Year was chosen from MOTOR TREND‘s annual Power List of the Automotive Industry’s 50 Most Influential People.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

2016 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Winner: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Fifteen all-new or significantly updated cars were eligible for MOTOR TREND‘S 2016 Car of the Year award. After a week of instrumented testing at Hyundai’s California Proving Grounds, seven finalists were selected: Audi TT, BMW 7 Series, Chevrolet Camaro, Honda Civic, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz GT S, and Toyota Mirai. These vehicles were then subjected to hundreds of miles of real-world road loops before MOTOR TREND’s nine judges voted the all-new Chevrolet Camaro the 2016 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year.

2016 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Winner: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Based on General Motor’s stellar Alpha platform architecture, the completely redesigned sixth-generation Camaro is sharper looking inside and out and has the latest in technology, including Apple CarPlay and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. It’s a car built for driving enthusiasts, one that is hundreds of pounds lighter than the previous generation and available with a new, high-tech, turbocharged 275-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a sporty, yet fuel-efficient 335-horsepower V-6, or a blistering 455-horsepower V-8.

2016 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Winner: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Interior shot of the 2016 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Winner: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

“Our 2016 Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Camaro, is one of the finest driving vehicles in the world at any price,” said Loh, “though its price is well within reach of the average consumer.“

2016 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year Winner: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado

After a week of on-road and off-road evaluation, plus instrumented testing with payloads and trailers attached, MOTOR TREND judges named the Chevrolet Colorado the 2016 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year for the second year in a row. The 2016 Colorado stood out from a field of six finalists for its effortless performance in every towing, payload, and driving test MOTOR TREND‘s judges threw its way. Even when loaded with hundreds of pounds of payload, towing thousands of pounds, or climbing steep grades, the Colorado felt calm and relaxed.

2016 Chevy Colorado, Motor Trend 2016 Truck Of The Year. (Photo by Brian Brantley/Brian Brantley Media/Motor Trend, ©2015)

The 2016 Colorado features an optional class-exclusive 2.8-liter inline-four Duramax diesel, which gives it best-in-class towing of 7,700 pounds and phenomenal fuel economy; 31 mpg highway according to the EPA test cycle.

Interior Cab shot of the 2016 Chevy Colorado, Motor Trend 2016 Truck Of The Year. (Photo by Brian Brantley/Brian Brantley Media/Motor Trend, ©2015)

2016 Chevy Colorado, Motor Trend 2016  Truck Of The Year . (Photo by Brian Brantley/Brian Brantley Media/Motor Trend, ©2015)

“Our Truck of the Year is not only stylish and capable on-road and off, it recorded the highest fuel economy numbers we’ve ever seen, when equipped with its class-exclusive diesel engine,” said Jason Cammisa, senior features editor and presenter of the award.

2016 MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year Winner: Volvo XC90

For the first time ever, there were more SUVs in contention for SUV of the Year than cars for Car of the Year, a fact that speaks to the caliber of this year’s competition. After days of on-road and off-road evaluation, our judges pared a field of 16 all-new or significantly updated SUVs to five finalists. Longer drive loops and closer inspection confirmed the 2016 MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year to be the Volvo XC90.

2016 MOTOR TREND SUV of the Year Winner: Volvo XC90

The XC90 impressed with its all-new chassis and powerful, yet efficient, gasoline and hybrid powertrains. MOTOR TREND judges also gave the XC90 high marks for its stunning exterior and interior design and full complement of high-technology entertainment and safety features.

Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Welcomes Guests To An Oceanside Urban Oasis In Morocco’s Largest City

Second Four Seasons Location In Morocco Introduces Legendary Four Seasons Service And Style In A Seafront Setting

All Images provided by The Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca.

The Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, a new oceanside hotel in Morocco’s largest city, is now celebrating its grand opening with special offers for its first guests. With excellent air access, Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca is an ideal stopover on the way to Four SeasonsResort Marrakech, and the two combined create a fantastic opportunity to experience the very best of Morocco in Four Seasons style. Intimately scaled, it’s ideally located just 10 minutes from the city centre with full facilities for business travelers, and resort-like amenities for relaxing holidays with family and friends.

Coastline of Casablanca during sunset in Morocco, Africa. Courtesy of The Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca is minutes away from the city’s business district, the landmark Hassan II Mosque and designer shopping. Within 30 minutes are some of the city’s top attractions, such as the Habous medina, major museums and more. Guests of Four Seasons can also tee up at one of ten world-class golf courses within an hour of the Hotel.

Hassan II Mosque during the sunset in Casablanca, Morocco, Africa

Mezquita Hassan II, Casablanca, Marruecos

Detail of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco.

Hassan II Mosque interior corridor with columns in Casablanca Morocco. Arabic arches, ornaments, chandelier and lighting.

A woman inside the King Hassan mosque in Casablanca, morocco

The all-new Foster + Partners-designed 186-room hotel spills down toward the sea, cascading down toward the Atlantic, providing a luxurious retreat inspired by ocean waves and kissed by cool breezes, taking full advantage of endless blue skies, soothing ocean waves and spectacular sunset views. Guest rooms and suites are oriented to cool breezes and open views, with a resort-style pool oasis in the Hotel’s garden. Most guest rooms and suites have balconies to take in the fresh sea air. Modern Moroccan elegance characterizes the design, textures and color palette of 157 ultra-spacious rooms and 29 suites, with windows and balconies taking full advantage of Atlantic views and fresh sea breezes. All rooms feature the new, fully customizable Four Seasons Bed, and, for the first time at a Four Seasons, Vrai toiletries by renowned French perfumer Fragonard. The three-bedroom 329 square metre (4,220 square foot) Royal Suite features 180 degree floor-to-ceiling ocean views plus a private terrace with indoor-outdoor fireplace.

The Four Seasons Hotel Morocca features Modern design with Moroccan inspirations

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca features three restaurants and bars, a lavish spa and expansive event spaces, with the hotel’s signature restaurant and lobby lounge facing the ocean.

“With the city centre and financial district just 10 minutes away, it’s hard to imagine that this breezy, resort-like Hotel is in the middle of such a busy urban metropolis,” says General Manager Olivier Thomas, who leads a team of 325 carefully-selected staff who are excited to welcome the Hotel’s first guests. “For business travellers, it’s the perfect home base in the city, and for those on holiday, it’s truly the best of both worlds.”

Presidential Suite with a 180-degree view over the Atlantic

Guest room at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

Grand Premier Ocean-View Room

Located in the Anfa neighbourhood of Casablanca, the city’s most upscale residential district, the Hotel’s restaurants and bars create a lively atmosphere for gatherings with friends, family and colleagues.

Executive Chef Thierry Papillier’s culinary roots are showcased in Bleu, a contemporary French brasserie featuring a unique elliptical open kitchen and terrace seating that allows guests to listen to the sea as they savor its bounty. Wave-like floor-to-ceiling windows look out to the Atlantic, with outdoor terraces lined with glass railing for unobstructed views. Inside, white marble flooring, wooden columns and banquette seating are the perfect backdrop to a Provençal-influenced menu.

Bleu Bar is adjacent to the restaurant, and guests may also choose Mint, an inviting lobby lounge offering cocktails and an all-day menu, that’s also the ideal place to indulge in Executive Pastry Chef Thierry Metee’s delights during daily afternoon tea.  Another restaurant and lounge, the poolside Latitude 33, will open next spring.

For private business dinners and intimate celebrations, a cocoon-shaped private dining room with its own ocean-view terrace accommodates up to 12 guests around a white marble table.