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Island View named to ‘10 Best’ list
Wine awards given to Beau restaurants
BILOXI — BR Prime, Stalla and
Jia, Beau Rivage’s three fine dining restaurants, all have been honored for their outstanding wine programs in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher, Wine Spectator, said, “These awards not only guide our readers to dining establishments with impressive wine lists and outstanding service, but also serve to honor restaurants for their achievements and commitment to maintaining pristine cellars.”
“Winning a Wine
Spectator award puts you in the company of the world’s greatest beverage programs and it’s
an honor
we value
immensely,”
said Beau Rivage Sommelier Charlene Egan. “Beau Rivage’s wine program brings some rare and truly exceptional wines to Coastal Mississippi.
Guest satisfaction and creating an unforgettable dining experience
are top priorities, so our selection changes as the tastes of our guests evolve.”
BR Prime, Stalla and Jia were each a recipient of the Award of Excellence, recognizing restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
Charlene Egan
Palace in top of AAA approved hotels
BILOXI — Palace Casino Resort has been designated as an American Automobile Association (AAA) Best of Housekeeping resort property for 2022. This recognition places the resort in the top 25 percent of all AAA inspected and approved hotels.
The resort hotel received its first Best of Housekeeping certification from AAA in 2020. Palace Casino Resort is also rated as a Four Diamond hotel by AAA. While every hotel must meet expected standards of cleanliness and condition to qualify as AAA Inspected & Approved and receive a Diamond Rating, the Best of Housekeeping designation is exclusively awarded to resort and hotel properties that “significantly surpass expectations, as measured during a comprehensive, on-site inspection.”
“We’re proud of our dedicated, hard-working housekeeping associates. They are truly committed to providing our guests with the highest standards of cleanliness. Being awarded and maintaining AAA’s Best of Housekeeping designation is even more impressive and important during the ongoing Covid pandemic,” said Keith Crosby, Palace general manager.
The hotel maintains strict protocols for cleaning and sanitizing between guest stays. And, the resort’s commitment to cleanliness extends beyond the hotel guest rooms. The resort is Biloxi’s only smoke-free casino and hotel resort. Additionally, the casino closes every day from 3 to 8 a.m. for cleaning and sanitizing.
Hard Rock recognized for providing ‘unforgettable experiences’
BILOXI — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi was recognized by U.S. News & World Report with a Silver Badge in
its 2022 Best Hotels Rankings. The U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Hotels Rankings honors hotels from around the globe that consistently
provide unforgettable experiences for their guests.
The Best Hotels Rankings evaluates more than 35,000 luxury properties across 400-plus destinations in the U.S., Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, making
the selected hotels the highest ranked within the publication’s research methodology.
The Biloxi resort was one of 14 Hard Rock properties recently honored for consistently delivering top-line experiences to their guests.
GULFPORT — Island View Casino Resort, marking its 16th year in September, has made a prestigious list. In a recently published article by freelance writer Wendy Gould, Island View was named one of The 10 Best Casinos in the U.S. The article, written for Yahoo and
visitors plenty to explore. As a bonus, there’s a luxe spa, live entertainment, and an award-winning golf course.”
“It is an honor to be recognized and to be included with such a tremendous group of casinos,” said Rick Carter, co- owner. “This article gives credibility to
BestLife, read, “For
a mix of beaches,
gambling, and golf,
head over to Island
View Casino Resort
situated on the
beautiful Mississippi
Gulf Coast. It’s
considered one of the premier gambling spots in the area, boasting over 2,600 slots, 49 tables and multiple sports books within its 126,000 square feet of gaming space.”
The article continued, “Island View Casino Resort features two distinct casinos on the property, which gives
what we have strived hard to offer in a destination.”
Added, co-owner Terry Green, “This honor is the result of our dedicated and hardworking team members who serve
our guests every day. We try to make Island View a fun place to play and a fun place to work.”
Of the other nine casinos mentioned, the top three were from Nevada,
two from New Jersey, two from Arizona, and rounding out the list were Connecticut and Oklahoma.
Island View Casino Resort
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