Accommodations Industry News Brief, April Edition

NHLA CUISINE ENTERTAIN EVOLVE FISCAL OPERATE PROCURE

une 2008

Van V. Heffner
President & CEO

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association board and membership I extend a heartfelt thank-you to the amazing restaurants that made Epicurean Affair 2008 another huge success. Epicurean Affair completes now 18 years of visibility for Las Vegas’ resort hotels fine dining and fine after-dining … while raising important dollars that continue the work of protecting, promoting Nevada and educating our industry employees.

These restaurants, night clubs and bars made possible an unforgettable event – once again! Click here to see the list of participants or to complete a 5-minute Epicurean Affair survey click here.

H-2B WORKFORCE COALITION WEBSITE

AH&LEF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

HOTEL INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR NHLA MEMBERS AVAILABLE THROUGH CRAGIN & PIKE

John McMahon, Group Publisher for Questex Media, Randy Morton, President & COO of Bellagio, John Unwin, Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Palace, and Van Heffner, President and CEO of NHLA pose for a picture after Randy was named Nevada Hotelier of the Year.

AH&LA SMARTBRIEF POLLS
Over the past month, SmartBrief ran four polls, and here is what your peers have to say:
1. Do you think having a celebrity's name attached to a hotel adds value?
• 57.58% - Not really, guests place much more value on brands or amenities
• 26.26% - Yes, it grabs the attention of prospective guests
• 16.16% - Maybe, if they think they might run into the celebrity
MORE...

RECEIVE COPYRIGHT MUSIC DISCOUNTS
NHLA / AH&LA members receive 1% discount from both ASCAP and BMI and a 5% discount from SESAC license. Because licenses are complicated, maximums are not projected depending on property information, but ASCAP and BMI generally top out at around $36,000. SESAC is wholly dependant on ADR. You can get full details on all AHLA discounts at this link.

BOARD MEMBER, DEBRA LANG, WINS 2007 AH&LA STATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Debra Lang, Director of Hotel Operations at Carson Valley Inn and NHLA board member, poses for a picture with son Casey, and husband Charlie after accepting the AH&LA State Leadership Award at the June Member Mixer in Reno.

BED BUG FORUM AND DISCUSSION
Thursday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wynn Las Vegas, LaFite Ballroom #1
For Questions 702.878.9272 x111

G.R.E.A.T. HOUSEKEEPING SEMINAR
Monday, July 28 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Eldorado Hotel & Casino in Reno
AHLA & American Express Seminar Series
For more information email or call 1-866-599-6452

MANAGING THE FOUR-HEADED MONSTER – A new seminar designed to help hotel and lodging properties comply with some of the more complicated employment laws such as: Nevada Workers’ Compensation, Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) – Brought to you buy NHLA Strategic Partner, Hotlink HR. NHLA members are $39 per person and non-members are $49 per person. Seating is limited, don't miss out!

• September 4th - 9-11:30 a.m. - Las Vegas, NV - Location TBD
• September 4th - 2-4:30 p.m. - Reno, NV - Peppermill Hotel & Casino

To register email or call NHLA 702-878-9272 x107

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AT YOUR SERVICE
Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association
2901 El Camino Avenue, Suite 202
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4201

p) 702.878.9272, 866.599.6452
f) 702.878.5009
e) info@nvhospitality.com
w) www.nvhotels.com

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		NHLA CUISINE ENTERTAIN EVOLVE FISCAL OPERATE PROCURE

		une 2008 Van V. Heffner President & CEO Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association board and membership I extend a heartfelt thank-you to the amazing restaurants that made Epicurean Affair 2008 another huge success. Epicurean Affair completes now 18 years of visibility for Las Vegas’ resort hotels fine dining and fine after-dining … while raising important dollars that continue the work of protecting, promoting Nevada and educating our industry employees. These restaurants, night clubs and bars made possible an unforgettable event – once again! Click here to see the list of participants or to complete a 5-minute Epicurean Affair survey click here. H-2B WORKFORCE COALITION WEBSITE AH&LEF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS HOTEL INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR NHLA MEMBERS AVAILABLE THROUGH CRAGIN & PIKE John McMahon, Group Publisher for Questex Media, Randy Morton, President & COO of Bellagio, John Unwin, Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Palace, and Van Heffner, President and CEO of NHLA pose for a picture after Randy was named Nevada Hotelier of the Year. AH&LA SMARTBRIEF POLLS Over the past month, SmartBrief ran four polls, and here is what your peers have to say: 1. Do you think having a celebrity's name attached to a hotel adds value? • 57.58% - Not really, guests place much more value on brands or amenities • 26.26% - Yes, it grabs the attention of prospective guests • 16.16% - Maybe, if they think they might run into the celebrity MORE... RECEIVE COPYRIGHT MUSIC DISCOUNTS NHLA / AH&LA members receive 1% discount from both ASCAP and BMI and a 5% discount from SESAC license. Because licenses are complicated, maximums are not projected depending on property information, but ASCAP and BMI generally top out at around $36,000. SESAC is wholly dependant on ADR. You can get full details on all AHLA discounts at this link. BOARD MEMBER, DEBRA LANG, WINS 2007 AH&LA STATE LEADERSHIP AWARD Debra Lang, Director of Hotel Operations at Carson Valley Inn and NHLA board member, poses for a picture with son Casey, and husband Charlie after accepting the AH&LA State Leadership Award at the June Member Mixer in Reno. BED BUG FORUM AND DISCUSSION Thursday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wynn Las Vegas, LaFite Ballroom #1 For Questions 702.878.9272 x111 G.R.E.A.T. HOUSEKEEPING SEMINAR Monday, July 28 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Eldorado Hotel & Casino in Reno AHLA & American Express Seminar Series For more information email or call 1-866-599-6452 MANAGING THE FOUR-HEADED MONSTER – A new seminar designed to help hotel and lodging properties comply with some of the more complicated employment laws such as: Nevada Workers’ Compensation, Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) – Brought to you buy NHLA Strategic Partner, Hotlink HR. NHLA members are $39 per person and non-members are $49 per person. Seating is limited, don't miss out! • September 4th - 9-11:30 a.m. - Las Vegas, NV - Location TBD • September 4th - 2-4:30 p.m. - Reno, NV - Peppermill Hotel & Casino To register email or call NHLA 702-878-9272 x107 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT YOUR SERVICE Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association 2901 El Camino Avenue, Suite 202 Las Vegas, NV 89102-4201 p) 702.878.9272, 866.599.6452 f) 702.878.5009 e) info@nvhospitality.com w) www.nvhotels.com

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