MISS USA 2011 to 19 June at the Atlantis Paradise Island BAHAMAS.

THE 2011 MISS USA PAGEANT' LIVE TO AIR ON NBC SUNDAY, JUNE 19 (7-9 PM ET) 

"The 2011 MISS USA Pageant Will Broadcast Live from the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas

New York, NY (February 3, 2011) - Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, Announced today the 60th Annual Miss USA ® competition Will air on Sunday, June 19th (7-9 pm ET) from Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas, at the Imperial Ballroom.

Atlantis is set on one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches and Surrounded by the world's largest open-air marine habitat. Also Atlantis has thrilling water slides, dolphin interaction and education center, world-class dining and meeting and ballroom space Significant, all of Which contributed to the Miss Universe Organization to host this esteemed choosing event outside of the United States for the first time in the pageant's history.

"The 2011 Miss USA ® pageant Will bring 51 beautiful women from the United States to the Islands of the Bahamas. Atlantis Is Truly the perfect location for an event of this magnitude With its tropical atmosphere and many amenities to cater That the delegates Authorities and their families "said Shugart.

Miss USA ® 2010, Rima Fakih, who was crowned last year, has Been traveling the nation to an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research and Legislation. She Will crown her successor at the Conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an audience Estimated viewing, in the U.S. alone, of over 7 million. Each contestant from all 50 states and the District of Columbia Will Be Judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Will the show with one contestant ultimately Concluder Being crowned MISS USA ® 2011.

About Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort, The Bahamas

Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International. This unique, ocean-themed destination features a Variety of accommodations, all built around the 97-acre waterscape. Atlantis unveiled Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience. The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean. Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Bobby Flay and Angelo Elia. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and the largest conference center, meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.