Second Public Forum On Gaming In Philadelphia January 19

Second Public Forum On Gaming In Philadelphia January 19


What: The second of three public sessions will explore the
opportunities and challenges of casino gambling in
Philadelphia, focusing on "Gaming and the Hospitality
Industry."

Who: Speakers are:

* Nicholas DeBenedictis, chairman, Philadelphia Convention &
Visitors Bureau, moderator

* Warren Reuther, former chairman, New Orleans Metropolitan
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Topic: "Learning from the New
Orleans Experience"

* Jennifer K. Lendler, president, Alea Advisors, LLC, and
former senior operations & financial manager, Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc., Topic: "Casino Operations: Impact on
the Hospitality Industry"

When: Wednesday, January 19: Registration & Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.;
Program, 8-10 a.m.

Where: The Union League, The Meade Room, 140 S. Broad Street,
Philadelphia

Follow-up Session: Tuesday, February 1: "Gaming and Urban
Design"
* Tim Magill, senior vice president, The Jerde Partnership,
"Current Trends in Casino Design"
* Gary Hack, dean, School of Design, University of
Pennsylvania, "Integrating Large Projects Into the Urban
Fabric"

Sponsors: Central Philadelphia Development Corporation,
Philadelphia, Convention & Visitors Bureau, CoreNet Global
Greater Philadelphia.

MEDIA CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP:
Contact: Danielle Cohn, PCVB, +1-215-636-3320, cell: +1-610-202-4707


PRNewswire -- Jan. 19


Source: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Web site: http://www.pcvb.org/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/689472.html


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