Exclusive: Caesars’ Michele Polci talks dining trends
Prevue recently spoke with Caesars Entertainment's Michele Polci to get the latest on the evolving landscape of the food industry and customer preference trends. If you want to stay up to date on the latest catering trends in the group market, who better than Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP, citywide director of catering sales for Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas? Responsible for overseeing sales for all catered events across 2 million square feet of banquet and event space at nine Las Vegas hotels, Polci is at the forefront of the ever-evolving food and beverage world. At this year's IMEX America, Prevue sat down with Polci to learn more about what she's seeing, from Barbie-style loungewear to plant-based meats. Michele Polci, CPCE, CMP, Director of Urban Catering Sales at Caesars Entertainment Previous article: Do you think there is a big difference in catering needs between your business and association groups? Shelves: Conglomerate menus tend to be very structured. They want to be…
Digital Conference Center Spotlight for Trade Show Executives:
HBGCC is located on the San Antonio River. CHICAGO — Convention centers across the United States offer practical functionality, stunning views and innovative meeting facilities. trade show director (TSE) checked in with seven leading venues to find out how they delighted attendees and helped make events a success. Each venue listed has received STAR certification from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council in recognition of its comprehensive program that supports high-performance cleaning and maintenance programs for the built environment. 1. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC), San Antonio, Texas. Quick facts: HBGCC includes 515,000 square feet of main exhibit space, 121,932 square feet of meeting space, 94,175 square feet of event space, and the 54,000-square-foot Night Star Ballroom, which Visit San Antonio (VSA) says is the largest in Texas banquet hall. It also holds LEED Silver certification. related. Event organizers can find diversity, destinations and growth in San Antonio Interesting features: The site is located on the San Antonio Riverwalk. “HBGCC…
Making waves at IMEX 2024 » Exhibit City News
By Ray Smith, Exhibition City News Jennifer Byrn was impressed with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau's pitch at IMEX America, the global meetings and events show, Oct. 8-10 in Mendel Held at the Lewan Convention Center, hundreds of countries and cities compete for tourism business. Las Vegas has the No. 1 convention center in the country and holds three of the top five spots. Compared with other major conference cities, transportation is convenient. At the end of the day, attendees can dine and drink at celebrity chef restaurants, watch headline entertainment and indulge in lavish nightlife. Convention authorities awarded Florida-based Conex Exhibition Services a nearly $1 million contract to design and build a booth to promote Las Vegas attractions and amenities at various travel and tourism trade shows, initially for It was held at last year's IMEX. “I think it represents their creativity and helps showcase who the city is and what the brand wants to be,” said…
IMEX America 2024 Review: Day One
Listen to audio Grand Opening Tuesday, October 8 US IMEX in 2024there were jaw-dropping trade shows, unexpected meetings with great friends, and one exciting announcement after another. Give back First, our friends in the South experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, less than a week after Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, was expected to hit Florida on Wednesday. Kate Patay, CPCE, Chief Strategy Officer, Patay Consulting, Search Foundationtook to the stage at the Inspiration Center to interview a select group of extraordinary people about their journeys of rebuilding after disaster. She shared with the audience that the SEARCH Foundation team takes pains to find the most relevant and accurate resources to help you. If you are in a position to help those affected and support relief efforts, please visit SEARCH Foundation’s Hurricane Helen Resource Page. Read more: One Thing: From Networking to Lasting Bonds—Practical Tips for Forging Authentic Connections with Kate Patay and Thuy Diep Meetings make…
Preview of IMEX America 2024 with Carina, CEO of IMEX Group
LAS VEGAS – Event professionals around the world are preparing to Mandalay Bay Convention Center for IMEX USAwhich will be held from October 8 to 10. Trade Show Executive In conversation with CEO Carina Bauer IMAX Groupoutlined the show’s expected growth and exciting new features and partnerships, including enhanced offerings for first-time attendees. Super strong growth Bauer said IMEX America plans to bring in more new exhibitors than ever this year and increase net square footage. When she spoke to TSE, all key metrics for buyers were flat year-over-year. “As every trade show organizer knows, it’s not how many buyers register, it’s how many show up,” Ball said. “I feel confident in the numbers we are projecting and excited to get the show off the ground.” Additionally, IMEX America is seeing growing demand in North America, South America, the Middle East, the Caribbean and China. “What’s important here is what this demand represents – a strong market with a robust…
FWLE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference Review TSE
LAS VEGAS – The Foundation for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment (FWLE) hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas on September 4 and 5. The conference, themed “Ourselves,” provided an immersive and interactive learning experience for attendees to share insights, participate in workshops, and network with other women leaders. Education at the event is also divided into three tracks: Emerging Leaders (Foundations), Emerging Executives (Growth), and Executives (Capabilities). These tracks not only help attendees attend educational sessions that are most relevant to their organizational level, but also provide attendees with a network of peers with whom they can discuss common challenges. Trade Show Executive I was there in person and summarized some key takeaways from the FWLE Women’s Leadership Conference keynote and the Women Leaders Roundtable. Key Point 1: Confidence is not a trait, but something you need to practice. In the event’s opening keynote, leadership author and speaker Selena Rezvani shared tips…
Venetian meeting space Reno debuts
LAS VEGAS—Meetings and events are at the heart of The Venetian Las Vegas, which hosts many of its signature trade shows and events each year. A $188 million renovation of the resort’s convention center has just been completed, with one floor scheduled to open in phases until 2026. The renovation was led by Las Vegas design firm Woogmaster Studio and was based on feedback from the resort’s conference clients. The Venetian took a holistic approach to the renovation, with upscale finishes including new chairs, linens and even tableware. A new 10,000-square-foot speakeasy-style lounge space was added, designed for more intimate gatherings, a departure from its signature large conference hall. In keeping with the Venetian theme, it is also furnished with Murano glass chandeliers, embroidery and antiques. Technology updates to the trade show include a large digital message board in the main lobby, new LED lighting, audio-visual updates, faster connection speeds and the ability to broadcast directly to attendee suites via…
Redefining entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip
Swingers in Las Vegas. (Photo from Shiftmedia) Swingers Coming soon Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. At 40,000 square feet, the adults-only crazy golf club will be the brand’s largest club yet, combining competitive socializing with a unique entertainment experience. The Las Vegas location, set to open on November 8, 2024, will feature four custom-designed crazy golf courses with unique challenges and distinctive layouts. Built in London, the courses include a clock tower, hot air balloon, carousel and meteorites. Perfect for team-building activities, Swingers Las Vegas offers an immersive experience where golfers can navigate moving devices, jumps and loops to test their skills. Swingers Las Vegas also introduces a new design concept: an English country estate complete with a country house. The venue will use animated projection mapping technology to create an immersive experience that changes with the day, night and seasons. "As one of the world's top entertainment destinations, Las Vegas is the perfect place for Swingers to begin its…
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