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MARCH 4, 2024

As we chart our wellness-centered course forward, the fusion of entertainment and wellness is redefining the very landscape of events, offering experiences that not only tantalize the senses but also rejuvenate on a holistic level. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A near unanimous number of members from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Nevada, and the Bartenders Union Local 165 have voted to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, following tens of thousands of hospitality workers casting their votes at Thomas and Mack Center on the University of Nevada’s campus.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. In addition, events cost 10-20% less than events hosted at other destinations, according to Don Goodman, executive director of sales with Caesars Entertainment.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Las Vegas Over the course of four days, March 21, 22, 24 and 30, hotel brands Caesars Entertainment, The Venetian and MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), partnered with local charities to host community service events in Southern Nevada. to address and supports students’ basic needs to be successful.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

A Western Link Getting from the City of Angels to the Entertainment Capital of the World could soon be easier as well. The company plans on taking operations to the West Coast with Brightline West, connecting travelers via high-speed fully electric trains between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

During her career of over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Henshall has worked with global leaders including Marriott, Hilton and Caesar’s Entertainment. In this role, she will oversee the areas of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington state and western Canada.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Las Vegas felt almost pre-Covid over the long holiday weekend as pandemic restrictions eased in Nevada and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance on domestic travel to low risk for the fully vaccinated. MGM is, at its heart, an entertainment company. “We Conventioneers Return. That is the reason they happen.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

He has also served as vice president of finance for numerous Strip resorts and as president and CEO for the Goodwill of Southern Nevada. She has previously held roles in business development for Hilton Hotels and served as a National Sales Manager for Caesar’s Entertainment.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The Nevada native has been a part of the opening of more than 10 hotels and casinos in the Las Vegas area, including Bellagio and Aria Resort & Casino. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Caesars Entertainment booth at IMEX America was a bright white beacon of light in the middle of the show floor. The former Hyatt executive is based in Florida but predicted that she will spend more time traveling to Nevada. It draws inspiration from her New York country farmhouse approach to entertaining.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Add a dash of modern, tech-enhanced spaces and a generous helping of exciting dining experiences, sports and entertainment and you have the makings of a must-visit meetings destination. The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. A Trusted Partner.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Add a dash of modern, tech-enhanced spaces and a generous helping of exciting dining experiences, sports and entertainment and you have the makings of a must-visit meetings destination. The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. A Trusted Partner. Wide Open Spaces.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Woodley is area director of events and event operations of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino ; and Resort at Squaw Creek in Incline Village, Nevada. He also worked with Quorum Hotels, Milestone Hotels, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and The New Sanno in Tokyo. Melissa Woodley.

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JUNE 14, 2021

Koster is regional president for Caesars Entertainment ’s eastern division, encompassing the company’s Atlantic City resorts, Harrah’s Philadelphia and Horseshoe Baltimore. John Koster. Koster has also held leadership positions with Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach in California and Sheraton Hong Kong.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Clements was priorly sales and events coordinator at Main Event, a Louisville entertainment company. He’s also held managerial and leadership roles with Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona, and The Revere Golf Club in Nevada. She later became senior sales assistant, sales coordinator and, most recently, events manager.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From new dining and entertainment options to upgraded meeting space and world-class sports infrastructure, the Smart Meetings team toured the latest and greatest while in town for Preview Las Vegas 2024 and sent back highlights to add to your next site visit. of meeting space surrounded by over-the-top art, dining and entertainment.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Highly anticipated in-person events like South By Southwest and Dreamforce have been canceled for 2020, leaving event planners scrambling to come up with online alternatives that can entertain and educate thousands of attendees, and grappling with questions like: How do you replicate the serendipity of networking online?

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JUNE 30, 2022

Since 1938, the fair has showcased Navajo agriculture, fine arts and cultural entertainment. To keep its 15,000 daily attendees entertained for the whole week, it hosts a wide variety of activities and events. Live entertainment, six restaurants, a golf course and spa will keep attendees occupied between sessions.

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MAY 3, 2024

He will be responsible for supporting WATG’s growth strategy in the Americas in gaming, entertainment, hospitality and residential sectors. John Page John Page, WATG Page is WATG ’s new principal and senior director of business development for the Americas.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Las Vegas, Nevada. The numerous exciting attractions within and surrounding the city make it an easy choice for planners searching for a place to hold a conference in Nevada. The Entertainment Capital of the World welcomes 42 million visitors every year. image courtesy of [link]. Work hard and play hard in Las Vegas!

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APRIL 16, 2021

Attendance-based industries like sports, entertainment, and trade-shows have been hit especially hard by the ongoing pandemic, particularly those in Nevada, New York and California. As public health officials begin to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, the world is seeking a path toward social and economic recovery.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

To get everyone excited about attending a cleaner, healthier IMEX, Maritz Global Events is partnering with Caesars Entertainment and Heka Health to power a Sustainability Challenge that rewards good behavior. Take part in Spread the Word Nevada. A Moving Initiative. Build Clean the World hygiene kits. Use designated recycling bins.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

To get everyone excited about attending a cleaner, healthier IMEX, Maritz Global Events is partnering with Caesars Entertainment and Heka Health to power a Sustainability Challenge that rewards good behavior. Take part in Spread the Word Nevada. A Moving Initiative. Build Clean the World hygiene kits. Use designated recycling bins.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Over the past decade, Nevada has added roughly 330,000 new residents and 250,000 new jobs across almost every sector, a rate higher than most other states in the U.S. We hope to make Las Vegas the birthplace of a new medium that changes lives of entertainment forever.” Not a bad 10-year stretch for us overall. million. “Our

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Read More : Caesars Entertainment Elevates its Las Vegas Properties “We knew going into it, just because of where the race is located and its proximity to betting windows, that it was going to be a record handle for Caesars for a Formula One race,” Adam Pullen, Caesars assistant director of trading, told Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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MAY 24, 2021

With a goal to make this resort opening one of the biggest events of the year, event designer and producer Colin Cowie and Empire Entertainment turned up the flash to throw a lavish three-day extravaganza. Opening of the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai – $31 Million. 2021 Oscars – $40 Million. Fun fact: they spend $1.4

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Gordon Ramsay’s sixth restaurant with Caesars Entertainment pays homage to the chef’s beginning. In November, Ramsay opened his sixth restaurant on a Caesars Entertainment property, Ramsay’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Las Vegas , which began taking shape during the height of the pandemic in the early spring of 2020.

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Research shows that most trade shows take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entertaining Guests. Entertaining important guests, however, doesn’t come cheap. The same IRS rules apply for entertainment as they do for food. Traveling to these cities (or other places across the United States or beyond) is not cheap.

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JULY 29, 2022

year stint with Caesars Entertainment, where she most recently worked as senior vice president of sales, leading a team of 120 sales directors. Lisa Messina has joined Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as chief sales officer. Messina joins following a 4.5-year She’ll begin her new position in early September. “I

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JUNE 29, 2017

Today, fine dining experiences are part of the total entertainment package at most Stateline properties. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Tahoe. Food wasn’t expected to be a profit center. It was just supposed to fuel more gaming. Cheap diner food was the norm.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The special events department of the Kansas City Chiefs football organization is focused on making Arrowhead Stadium an entertainment destination that you may not have realized was possible. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Do something exciting and different this holiday season and host a Party with the Ponies! Arrowhead Stadium.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment in 2020 that increased its portfolio to 55 casino properties globally, including eight on The Strip. Vici’s portfolio consists of 28 casino properties and four golf courses, including many operated by Caesars Entertainment, Penn National Gaming and Hard Rock International.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

From the front lines in Reno, Nevada, Mark McMinn, vice president of meeting and event sales with Grand Sierra Resort , sees pent-up demand on the leisure side, but he is restricted when it comes to bringing attendees back to the ballroom. Sporting events have always delivered entertainment to in-person and television audiences.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

She’s held leadership positions at Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., Casino & Hotel Nathan Fillion VisitDallas has welcomed Fillion to the team as regional director of sales for the Southwest; he will represent the CVB in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. serving as director of marketing for two of Pinnacle’s St.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

As initiatives like Vegas Means Business keep Fortune 100 companies coming to the Las Vegas Strip, midsize cities like Reno, Nevada , are snagging groups like International Association of Fire Chiefs , which met at Peppermill Reno in March. Read more on gaming and meetings: Las Vegas Vet Mo Robinson Talks Casinos, Meetings and How They Mix.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

In the latest survey by SmartAsset, a New York City-based personal finance technology company, The Best Cities for Conferences in 2016 take into account such factors as hotel room rates, meal costs, distance from airports, violent crime, and concentration of dining and entertainment establishments. Reno, Nevada. 2, Austin at No.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

In the latest survey by SmartAsset, a New York City-based personal finance technology company, The Best Cities for Conferences in 2016 take into account such factors as hotel room rates, meal costs, distance from airports, violent crime, and concentration of dining and entertainment establishments. Reno, Nevada. 2, Austin at No.

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