< PreviousNEW ORLEANS & COMPANY N ew Orleans is known for cultural richness, unmatched cuisine and world-class live entertainment. The city and New Orleans & Company are also known for executing logistically complex events with a high level of success and hospitality unlike anywhere else. EXCELLENCE IN EXECUTION New Orleans offers a unique brand of hospitality. From intimate, specialized meetings to large, complex events, New Orleans is a premier destination, able to accommo- date groups of all sizes. New Orleans has transformed how to meet the demands of planners and groups by infusing hospitality and pairing cultural experiences into the specific needs of each meeting. New Orleans is Built to Host meetings that prioritize innovation and build partnerships and networking, all while doing business. INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT Ongoing develop- ments across the city have raised the bar for meeting and convention offerings. New and enhanced venues, such as the recently opened Vue Orleans, a culturally immersive attrac- tion with 360-de- gree views atop the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel + Residences, and the expansion of the National WWII Museum have changed the city skyline. The investment of global, luxury and lifestyle hotel brands, such as the Four Seasons Hotel + Residences, The Virgin Hotels and Caesars Entertainment, under- scores New Orleans as the place to do business. SUSTAINABLE MEETING FACILITY The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has just completed one of the largest en- ergy-saving initiatives ever attempted in the region. The project included an overhaul of the facility’s lighting, re- placing more than 4,000 light fixtures with LED’s and retrofitting 2,000 light fixtures throughout the offices, corridors and stairwells. and a rebuild of the heating and HVAC systems with a new control room and operations center. NOENMCC also replaced four 1,200-ton water- cooled chillers with new high-efficiency systems, in- stalled more than 60 energy-efficient water bottle-filling stations and upgraded 36 restrooms with low-flow fix- tures, making the facility significantly more sustainable. FOOD & MUSIC It is the passion of the community and local businesses that help us build a premier destination for meetings. The local food and music take center stage when people reference some of their best memories of New Orleans. Food and music are two essential components to how we infuse hospitality and culture in every aspect of the group experience. Meeting spaces are filled with new fla- vors inspired by family traditions from well-known eater- ies that spark networking around the table, and special experiences are steeped in every step. The hospitality community’s commitment to innovat- ing and elevating the meeting experience is why New Orleans is Built To Host. | AC&F | 2020 ST. CHARLES AVENUE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 CONTACT: STEPHANIE TURNER, SR. V.P. CONVENTION SALES & STRATEGIES TEL: 877-393-5836 | CNVSALES@NEWORLEANS.COM NEWORLEANS.COM/MEETINGS BEST OF THE BEST CELEBRATING THE FACTS & FEATURES Total guest rooms: 26,000 in a 2-mile downtown area Total meeting space: 1.5 million sf at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center FYI: New Orleans is one of only five cities in the United States accredited as a Glob- al Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR Destination. themeetingmagazines.com 60 ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESSEPTEMBER 2022These are not the meeting spaces you’re used to. From historic rooms and courtyards, to breathtaking architecture with a view, New Orleans spaces are Built to Host. We treat thousands of attendees with the same attention and hospitality given to a single, lifelong friend. We have access to the best locations to inspire meaningful interactions that continue long after you’ve left town. And we can do all of it within walking distance of world-class hotels. Call the New Orleans & Company Convention Sales Team at 877.393.5836, email at cnvsales@neworleanscvb.com or visit NewOrleans.com/meetings. BOOK YOUR MEETING WITH NEW ORLEANS © 2022 New Orleans & Company All Rights Reserved. NewOrleans.com | @VisitNewOrleansRESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS A s the first integrated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, Resorts World Las Vegas blends the technology and luxury appeal of an urban contemporary resort with the traditions and time-honored details of the international Resorts World brand. The sleek, yet simple, elegance of this new property is being developed with the intention of bringing the elevated experience for which the Resorts World brand is known to the modern Las Vegas traveler seeking luxury, value and variety. MEETINGS Resorts World Las Vegas offers 250,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor, health certified, and fully technolo- gy-driven meeting and event spaces. Customize private meeting spaces to fit the flow of any occasion. Create dynamic experiences when you choose from 50 state-of-the- art meeting rooms, five banquet halls and an expansive rooftop terrace with stunning Strip views. ACCOMMODATIONS As the first inte- grated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, Resorts World Las Vegas pro- vides the largest col- lection of branded Hilton experiences in the world. The Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords properties boast 3,500 rooms, blending technology and luxury to deliver unprecedented levels of comfort and service with value and variety at the forefront. DINING AND FOOD & BEVERAGE With more than 40 food and beverage experiences to explore, Resorts World Las Vegas offers more globally inspired dishes than any other destination on the Strip. Experience our reinvented room service with On The Fly powered by Grubhub, which puts food and beverage op- tions at your fingertips. From casual market fare to fine dining, we’ve got your cravings covered. TECHNOLOGY Resorts World Las Vegas offers unprecedented tech- nology and innovation to showcase your brand, engage your attendees and enhance your meeting. Our space is built using the latest sound-dampening and secure space technology, fully integrated LED signage and dynamic wayfinding that will allow for streamlined attendee flow from elevator to meeting rooms. In addition, we are us- ing the latest advancements in keyless access, our digital concierge, “Red,” and one-stop engagement with your conference service team. AIRPORT AND TRANSPORTATION Resorts World Las Vegas is approximately 4.5 miles from Harry Reid International Airport, or roughly a 15-minute drive. For easy transportation to the Las Vegas Convention Center, step into all-electric Tesla vehicles for a swift shuttle through the Vegas Loop, now open at Resorts World. As the only station to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Resorts World passenger station will offer direct access to the heart of the resort’s dining, retail and nightlife offerings, as well as convenient access to the Las Vegas Strip. | AC&F | 3000 SOUTH LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 TEL: 702-676-6045 | HOTELSALES@RWLASVEGAS.COM RWLASVEGAS.COM BEST OF THE BEST CELEBRATING THE FACTS & FEATURES Total Guest Rooms: 3,500 Total Suites: 358 Total Meeting Space: 250,000 square feet Special Services & Amenities: Resorts World Las Vegas offers 250,000 square feet of indoor/ outdoor, health certified, and fully technology- driven meeting and event spaces. Customize private meeting spaces to fit the flow of any occasion. themeetingmagazines.com 62 ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESSEPTEMBER 2022WHILE RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS IS NEW, OUR APPROACH TO MEETINGS BOASTS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. A high-tech suite of spaces and tools designed with a new perspective on meetings. Exclusively developed by Resorts World Las Vegas, this truly innovative paradigm sets the stage for seamless work sessions and unprecedented productivity. To learn more about Meetings at Resorts World, please contact a member of our Group Sales team today. Please call (702) 676-6045 or email hotelsales@rwlasvegas.com or visit us online at rwlasvegas.com to Book Your Next Meeting at Resorts World Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS’ NEWEST HOTEL & CASINO DON’T JUST MEET. EXCEED. NEXT GEN MEETSme co DnY With a perfectly walkable, always accessible waterfront Convention District filled with cutting-edge venues, award-winning menus and stylish hotels, Tampa Bay can create your meeting’s success story. ta MEtiSoHAWAI‘I CONVENTION CENTER T he Hawai‘i Convention Center is the perfect location and venue for world-class global meetings. Ranked as one of North America’s most attractive convention centers and winner of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) 2019 Venue Excellence Award, the facility’s bold, open-air architecture captures Hawai‘i’s sense of place and the perfect blend of East and West. Well-situated between the U.S. mainland and Pacific Rim countries, Hawai‘i offers an ideal spot for interna- tional meetings, while providing an array of leisure op- tions for family and friends. The Hawai‘i Convention Center offers 200,000 sf of exhibit space, a 35,000-sf ballroom, a tropical rooftop garden, two theaters and 47 breakout rooms. The Center is also a place where Hawai‘i’s communities connect for popular events such as Kawaii Kon, the state’s largest anime convention, as well as sports tournaments. Its industry-leading health and safety measures, large meeting spaces and open-air design make it an ideal place to meet with peace of mind. With 1.1 million sf of award-winning facilities, world- class cuisine, an industry-leading environmental pro- gram and innovative, experienced management by ASM Global, the Hawai‘i Convention Center is Where Business and Aloha Meet. | AC&F | 1801 KALĀKAUA AVE., HONOLULU, HI 96815 | CONTACT: TERI ORTON, GENERAL MANAGER TEL: 808-943-3500 | INFO@HCCASM.COM | HAWAIICONVENTION.COM BEST OF THE BEST CELEBRATING THE FACTS & FEATURES Total Meeting Space: 1.1 Million sf Special Services & Amenities: Managed by ASM Global, the Hawai‘i Convention Center offers 1.1 million sf of space: 200,000 sf of exhibit space, a 35,000-sf ballroom , a tropical rooftop garden function space and 47 breakout rooms. SEPTEMBER 2022themeetingmagazines.com 65 ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESCAREERTRACK 66 The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) hired Lisa Messina as chief sales officer. Prior to this, she worked with Caesars Entertainment as senior vice president of sales. She also worked with Hilton Worldwide as execu- tive director of intermediary group sales and at Conference Direct in a leadership role. The ASM Global-managed Dayton Convention Center (DCC) appointed Christina Combs, CMP, as senior sales manager. Combs joins the team after working with the Day- ton Convention & Visitors Bureau as a senior sales manager. Before that, she worked for the Marriott at the University of Dayton as sales manager. Visit KC has hired Kathryn Taylor as national account manager. In this new role, she is based in the Washington, D.C. market. Before this position, she worked with Visit Baltimore as well as Hyatt Hotels. She has more than 13 years of experience in the industry. Explore St. Louis has hired David Duncan as chief sales officer. Prior to this position, Duncan worked at the Shera- ton Grand Nashville Downtown as the director of sales and marketing. He also has worked at Marriott International, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, Renais- sance SeaWorld Orlando and Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Visit Salt Lake has hired Suzanne Bajek as national sales manager for the Northeast region. Most recently, Bajek worked at Mohegan Sun Resort. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Bajek will be based out of Connecticut and will handle the Northeast region. Visit Albuquerque hired Scott Craighead as vice presi- dent of sales, services & sports. Most recently, Craighead worked at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) as vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as the vice president for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) for 14 years. Explore St. Louis hired Michelle Shockley as national convention sales manager. Before this, she was travel clinic manager at Milan Laser. She also worked with Marriott Inter- national in San Antonio, New Orleans and St. Louis. In her new role, she will focus on managing contacts, growing busi- ness and continuing to bring in conventions to the area. The Visit Phoenix office named Lorne Edwards as chief sales officer. Edwards has been with the team since 2012, working in various leadership roles. He started as director of sales and worked his way up to being the senior vice presi- dent of sales & destination services. He also spent more than 16 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Choose Chicago has chosen Dustin Arnheim as senior vice president of sales and services. Before this, he worked with Visit Baltimore, as well as Visit Indy and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Arnheim has spent more than two decades in the industry working with conventions. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront has hired Nikki Leiba as sales manager. She worked with the company before as a systems administrator and meeting connections sales manager. Leiba has worked in various roles throughout her 17 years in the industry, including at Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. | AC&F | We care about event professionals and the environment. Hilton shares your commitment to making the world a better, more sustainable place. Our Meet with Purpose program oers opportunities to execute more impactful meetings and is driven by a focus on environmental responsibility. A key component is LightStay, which provides metrics for events to ensure you meet your environmental and social impact goals. Available at every Hilton location, LightStay measures a hotel’s impact and tracks the hotel’s environmental progress. Ask your Sales Manager about the Impact Calculator and ensure meetings are sustainable and measurable in the ways that matter most to you. Learn more at meetwithpurpose.com . You have everyone else’s back. Hilton has yours. Your time is a precious resource and so is the planet. themeetingmagazines.comASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS & FACILITIESSEPTEMBER 2022 LEIBAARNHEIM CRAIGHEADBAJEK EDWARDSSHOCKLEY DUNCANTAYLOR COMBSMESSINAWe care about event professionals and the environment. Hilton shares your commitment to making the world a better, more sustainable place. Our Meet with Purpose program oers opportunities to execute more impactful meetings and is driven by a focus on environmental responsibility. A key component is LightStay, which provides metrics for events to ensure you meet your environmental and social impact goals. Available at every Hilton location, LightStay measures a hotel’s impact and tracks the hotel’s environmental progress. Ask your Sales Manager about the Impact Calculator and ensure meetings are sustainable and measurable in the ways that matter most to you. Learn more at meetwithpurpose.com . You have everyone else’s back. Hilton has yours. 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