Nikki Beach Returns to the Cannes Film Festival

Miami Beach, FL (May 1, 2007) -Cannes Film Festival May 16-26, for 10 days and 10 nights, NIKKI BEACH and headline sponsor CHOPARD, will take up residence at the most exclusive location in Cannes, The Hotel International Carlton Cannes to present, "NikkibeaCHopard."

Miami Beach (May 3, 2007) Nikki Beach & Chopard do it again!

During the film festival, May 16th- 27th, guests will have the opportunity both day and night to enjoy the ultimate service and design of NikkibeaCHopard. For 10 days the sands of the elite Hotel International Carlton Cannes will be transformed into a full service entertainment venue. Outfitted with Nikki Beach signature linen lounge beds and tepees, NikkibeaCHopard will play host to some of the festival's most glamorous events including movie premieres, fashions shows, press conferences, concerts, international art showcases and entertainment by world class DJ's.

With 17 entertainment venues across the globe, Nikki Beach is no stranger to the world-famous celebrity and jetsetter in search of the ultimate party. In the past four years, Nikki Beach has hosted events for big names such as Oliver Stone, Valentino, and Alicia Keys to name a few. Nikki Beach plans to bring back the same elite star power to The Hotel International Carlton Cannes.

NikkibeaCHopard currently has a world-class line up of sponsors ready to offer the most amazing and spectacular events during the film festival. Sponsors currently include: Luxury watch and jewelry manufacturer Chopard, Motley Bird energy beverage, Remy Martin fine champagne cognac, Cointreau premium spirit, Piper-Heidsieck champagne, Belvedere vodka and italian clothing designer Patrizia Pepe. Through out the ten days of the festival, all Nikki Beach staff will be outfitted in specially created uniforms by Patrizia Pepe for Nikki Beach. In addition, Range Rover has been confirmed as the official car for NikkibeaCHopard, offering daily complimentary car service.

Throughout the day and night, NikkibeaCHopard will be booked solid with events from press conferences, luncheons, private dinners and ultra glamorous parties. Past events have included a private event for "Babel" starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the fashion show launch of Elizabeth Hurley's swimwear line, a cocktail party for the Chopard Boutique opening in The Hotel International Carlton Cannes with a private concert by Cunnie Williams and the official Cannes party for "Trophee Chopard" hosted by Penelope Cruz and Sir Elton John.

Following last year's success, the Nikki Beach and DPA Style Retreat will return under the direction of DPA's Natalie Dubois. The gift room will offer on location products, styling and gifts to A-list celebrities, award nominees and presenters, top stylists and media. Clothing and accessories will also be available to VIP guests for premieres, events and parties. Past guests have been Sharon Stone, Eva Longoria, Star Jones, Morgan Freeman, David Lynch and other A-list celebrities.

To register for a Press Pass please email PressPass@NikkiBeach.com.

To receive the special Nikki Beach Cannes VIP card for access to our venue, contact Shirin Kooros at presspass@nikkibeach.com.

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About Nikki Beach
The Nikki Beach lifestyle and experience can be found all around the world, including Miami Beach, FL; Hollywood, FL; Saint Tropez, France; St. Barth, West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Sardinia, Italy; Marrakech, Morocco; and New York City, New York.

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts is a unique hotel concept that combines five-star hotel service, design and accommodations with exclusive entertainment in a resort-style environment. Joint venture hotel and resort projects, worth an estimated value of more than $500 million, are currently in development in ten locations including: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Playa Blanca, Panama;Nikki Beach Hotel & Casino Fortim Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands;Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Cahleta Bay, Sal, Cape Verde Islands;Nikki Beach Resort Baias das Gatas, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands; Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Calivigny Cove, Grenada
Nikki Beach Resort Portimao, Portugal; Nikki Beach Resort & Casino Reno/Tahoe, Nevada; Nikki Beach Resort Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Nikki Beach Resort & Casino Panama City, Panama; and Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Sugarmill Bay, Antigua.

The Nikki Beach headquarters is located at One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For reservations, please call 305.538.1111 or visit www.nikkibeach.com for more information.