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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE EVENT & MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE EVENT & MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE LETTER FROM THE EDITOR new face on the Strip offering a variety of venues for meet- Dear In Business ings, parties and events. It has two Meeting Rooms, the Trump Las Vegas readers: Board Room and the Penthouse. Each offers state-of-the-art Publisher technology and elegant settings. Bruce Spotleson [email protected] There’s arguably no better place In all, Las Vegas maintains more than 140,000 guest rooms, in the world to hold a meeting or 9.8 million square feet of convention and exhibit space, plus a ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Debbie Donaldson (990-2457) convention than right here in Las Ve- multitude of award-winning restaurants, luxurious spas, fantas- AssistaNt Kenya Johnson (990-2443) gas. Our city captures the attention tic shopping, world-class golf and truly unique entertainment. of the world and offers all the ame- There are plenty of places to host your meeting or an an- editorial nities to hold a successful event. nual holiday party. It’s just a matter of finding the right fit for Thanks for picking up the first your group or company. On page 7A, you’ll also find a compi- Special PublicatioNS EDitor Rob Langrell edition of our Event & Meeting lation — thanks to our sister publication Las Vegas Magazine MANAGING EDitors Pat Teague Planners Guide. This section, which will undoubtedly grow in — of many clubs and venues that can work for your events. years to come, helps showcase a few of the top-notch places Many of these locations cater to the late-night crowd but can Carla J. Zvosec in Las Vegas to hold your meeting or event. be utilized for dinnertime events as well. Contact them to STAFF WRITER Brian Sodoma Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, conveniently located explore your options. SENIOR DESIGNER Bradley Samuels in the center of the Strip, can accommodate groups of five to Good luck in planning your next event, meeting or holiday 5,000. It boasts luxuriously renovated meeting space, as well party. We hope this section helps ease the process. adVERTISING as fine dining and entertainment. The new three-floor Hard Rock Cafe just opened on the Strip AccouNT EXecutiVes Allen Grant (990-8991) with 42,000 square feet of meeting and dining space. It offers a Rob Langrell Ashley Sornsen (990-8170) range of options in a setting that has grown into a worldwide Editor of Special Publications brand — 52 countries, in fact — during the past few decades. 702.990.2490 Jim Villela (990-7735) Additionally, the Trump International Hotel is a relatively [email protected] ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Sue Sran (990-8911) MarKETING/DISTRIBUTION VP - PR & PROMOTIONS Kelli Maruca Why a Holiday Party Is a Good Idea ... SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR David Watts CREATIVE DIRECTOR Joe Boswell The holidays are usually a time to rejoice, to gather with friends and family and to celebrate DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Ron Gannon all that we have to be thankful for. With the current economic climate being what it is, how- DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Matt Hemmerling ever, celebrations are considerably harder to muster — both emotionally and financially. That is precisely why we all could use a bit of relief from the weekly grind. Of course, there are FULFILLMENT MANAGER Doris Hollifield many other benefits to holding a corporate holiday event: PRODUCTION • Increased employee morale, which equates to less absenteeism and increased productivity. VP - MANufacturiNG Maria Blondeaux PRODuctioN MANAGER Blue Uyeda • Interaction between top management and employees, allowing for each to get to know each other, bond and develop trust on a personal level. PRODuctioN SuperVisor Paul Huntsberry PRODuctioN AssistaNt Marissa Gable • Opportunity for networking and creating new relationships with those from other SENIOR traffic MANAGER Donna Hodges departments and branches of the company. traffic COORDINATOR Kristy Komorny • Chance for employers to show their appreciation and support to their employees, GREENsPuN MEDIA GROUP making the staff feel important. chairmaN of the boarD Daniel A. Greenspun • Provides environment in which employers can discuss job responsibilities and EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Bob Benz company projects with employees informally. SENIOR DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES John Ottone • Positive message is sent to employees and clients that the company is maintaining during difficult economic times. 2A SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE EVENT & MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO ocal meeting planners steaks of Strip House Steakhouse; and the don’t have to look coolly sophisticated Mexican tastes of Yolös far to find a perfect Mexican Grill. Also available are P.F. Chang’s meeting place. Hip, China Bistro; the 24-hour Planet Dailies coffee modern and famously shop; the No. 1 buffet in all of Vegas — Spice located in the center Market Buffet — and even Starbucks. The of the Las Vegas Strip, flavors of fame have never been so satisfying. Planet Hollywood A tale with a tease will surely take your mind Resort & Casino is off of work. PEEPSHOW is a sophisticated, theL shopping, dining and gambling destination ultrahot show that features 25 sizzling dancers of choice for those looking to meet in the and performers from the worlds of pop music, middle of it all. film, television and Broadway. Created by an Success comes standard when you mix award-winning team, PEEPSHOW combines business with fame. Planet Hollywood’s sexy striptease, playful storytelling and celebrity luxuriously renovated meeting space offers star power. direct elevator access to guest rooms, state- There’s nothing like a little lingerie to make of-the-art presentation systems, a Starbucks things interesting. The Pleasure Pit features and Starwood Preferred Planner Benefits. This blackjack and roulette dealt by beautiful sleek facility also boasts a registration area, women in lingerie, as go-go dancers move to separate banquet kitchen and is completely hot beats. Win even more by joining the A-List customizable to meet the needs of any size Players Club to earn PH AWARD PLAY and group, from five to 5,000. PH BONUS PLAY. And all bets are on inside You and your guests can expect it all. The Playing Field Race and Sports Book, where Decorative pendant lighting, leather boardroom you’ll find 33 plasma screens, two jumbo chairs, designer wall sconces, beautiful glass screens and a VIP area. chandeliers and FormFlex banquet chairs are What’s business without a little pleasure? only a few of the fine extras that will make Whether you let loose at the Heart Bar and your event a success. Other additions include Extra Lounge or lose your inhibitions at Privé LCD flat screen displays, stunning artwork and or The Living Room, anything can happen after a truly dynamic carpet design. dark at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. When it comes time to dine, you’re merely Let there be fame. Welcome to Planet steps away from a variety of famous tastes. Hollywood. Experience the energy of Koi Restaurant For more information or to book today, for inventive Japanese small plates spun with call 877.485.2020 or e-mail us at leads@ a California twist; the extraordinary prime planethollywood.com. 3A SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE EVENT & MEETING PLANNERS GUIDE HARD ROCK CAFE or almost four decades, the Hard Rock brand has been synonymous with fun, memorable dining for music e n t h u s i a s t s everywhere. With locations in more thanF 52 countries, a stop at the local Hard Rock Cafe has become a tradition — one that meeting planners will want to make sure to include in every one of their event itineraries — for traveling business professionals. In addition to the original Hard Rock Cafe that has been serving the Las Vegas hospitality community since opening in 1990, the city has recently seen the arrival of a second venue located directly on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The new Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas location features three floors with 42,000 square feet of event space, making it one of the city’s marquee dining and entertainment venues. The first floor showcases the facility’s 3,364-square-foot Rock Shop, the largest of the chain’s signature retail stores, which features groovy merchandise inspired by the music icons of popular culture. With fashionable clothing, keepsake glassware memorabilia that is displayed in each of its raised stage replete and logoed items, the Rock Shop is a great locations worldwide. However, that’s just with all the necessary place to pick out a lasting Hard Rock Cafe the beginning. Hard Rock also is known for technology, planners can Las Vegas keepsake. its mouthwatering menu filled with classic arrange for an evening The second floor houses the Hard Rock American favorites, including juicy burgers filled with entertainment Cafe restaurant, which can be arranged to and carefully prepared steak entrées. One for a true turnkey event. accommodate a variety of events. The cafe of the restaurant’s famous specialties is Hard Rock Cafe Las can hold a total of 250 guests for seated the smoked Southern tradition it uses for Vegas has been outfitted events or up to 450 for reception-style its barbecue plates, which have become with the latest state-of- gatherings. A handsomely designed oval bar favorites of regular visitors. the-art audiovisual tech- is the centerpiece of the restaurant’s semi- The new Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas nology, making the venue private dining area. This section is perfect isn’t just another high-end dining facility conducive to hosting for standing receptions and is large enough suitable for seated round-table gatherings. efficient and productive for groups of up to 120. Event planners have even more possibilities corporate meetings. The Looking to plan a breathtaking dining with the venue’s third floor, which offers facility features more experience that can’t be replicated a full-service meeting facility with several than 45 plasma televisions anywhere else? A 1,642-square-foot flexible spaces that can serve a variety of with displays ranging outdoor patio provides excellent al fresco group sizes and corporate functions.