Michael Toney, vice president of sales at the Golden Nugget, welcomed attendees to his property and to the 19th Annual Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase.
Time Out for Learning
Education was on the agenda to start Day 1 of the Corporate Invitational.
Greetings from MeetingsNet
MeetingsNet’s Lisa Perrin is the mastermind behind the Invitational, a showcase of all things Las Vegas.
Revved Up
Mike Jamison, president of Jamison Golf Group and executive director of International Network of Golf, (left) and his colleague John Glozek, Jr., president of International Network of Golf and publisher of Golfing Magazine, grab their badges before the education sessions.
Menu of Trends
Patti J. Shock, academic consultant to the International School of Hospitality in Las Vegas and professor emeritus at UNLV, led a session on food trends, noting the sharp rise in guest requests for healthier dishes and a growing passion for ethnic and regional cuisines.
Sharing Ideas
Sarah Buchbinder, Meetings Made Easy, joins the discussion during the education sessions.
All Things Entertaining
Matthew Gucu, founder of Las Vegas-based New Moon Entertainment and ILEA Las Vegas vice president of communications, talked about entertainment trends. Among other tips: Remember the ever-shortening attention span of guests and consider hiring acts for briefer performances.
Thank You!
The Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase is sponsored by an amazing array of top-notch Las Vegas suppliers.
Fremont Street Experience
To cap off the first day of the Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, the group gathered for a private reception on the pedestrian promenade of Freemont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, hosted by Golden Nugget and Fremont Street Experience.
Space to Spare
A view of the reception in the other direction, with buffets, drinks, and entertainment under the Freemont archway.
The Hosts
(From left) Michael Toney, vice president of sales at Golden Nugget; Lisa Perrin, MeetingsNet; MaryAnne Beaman, director of entertainment sales/special events, Fremont Street Experience; and Patrick Hughes, president & CEO, Fremont Street Experience
The Magic of Vegas
Judy Chambers from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and Geoffrey Cassidy, National Association of Home Builders, keep their eyes on a magician at the Freemont Street reception.
Hard to Choose
A gift experience, hosted by Maui Jim, provided Invitational attendees with new shades for their Las Vegas adventures.
Shades!
Kimberly Johnson, TaylorMade Golf, takes her Maui Jims for a test drive, with Jeff Wilson, Associated General Contractors of America.
Turn Up the Tunes!
A band, Alter Ego, brought the opening reception for the Corporate Invitational to its peak.
