Events Worthy ISES 25th Anniversary
January 19, 2012 Atlantic City, NJ - The House of Blues’ Foundation Hall and Club Harlem Ballroom, housed within Showboat Hotel and Casino, welcomed the South Jersey Chapter of the International Special Events Society this past January to cel- ebrate a very special occasion. Event professionals from South and North Jersey, New York, Delaware and Philadelphia gathered for a non-traditional monthly meeting that kicked off the ISES 25th Anniversary Celebration. ISES International Secretary and Speaker, Kevin White, gave a presentation on “The Psychology of Events,” concluding with a pre-planned experiment blindfolding three past and present ISES NJ South leaders. The experiment was designed
to surprise and honor Past President and Current Board Member, Jim Ziereis of Caesars Entertainment, for his extraordinary char- acter, good and loyal friendship, generosity, and good nature.
Special thanks to: Caesars Entertainment, the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA), Showboat Hotel and Casino, Absolute Media Productions, Tramps Like Us, Event FX, Starlite Productions, SPW Productions, Atlantic City Ambassador, Cupcakes Gourmet,
Deptford Signarama, John DiMaio
Photography, Tony Daggett, and the ISES NJ South Board of Directors.
Left to Right: Sharon Phillips Waxman, SPW Productions,
Inc; Barbara Flamenbaum,
Atlantic City Ambassador; Felicia Davis, ACCVA; Jim Ziereis, Caesars Entertainment; and Anthony Daggett, Dream Theme Events.
photo Credit: John DiMaio Photography Delaware Hotel & Lodging
Association “Stars of the Industry” January 24, 2012 Dover, DE - Awards for the Delaware Hotel & Lodging Association’s (DH&LA) “Stars of the Industry” were recently handed out at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.
“The DH&LA Awards for individuals honor the dedicated and talent- ed people whose professionalism and commitment to service exem- plify the higher standards in our industry, and make the lodging indus- try in Delaware so successful,” said DH&LA Chairman and General Manager of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, George Fiorile, who pre- sented the awards to the winners.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Party
Washington, DC January 31, 2012 - Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Adams Morgan and other neighboring communities received a caffeine boost with the arrival of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, located inside The Washington Hilton. The largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the U.S., The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf officially opened its doors in mid-February. The family-grown, California-based brand has more than 800 locations worldwide, and is excited to serve Washingtonians with a full selection of signature blends plus its famous Original Ice Blended drink. This opening is the first for the franchise in the
Left to right: Diep “Dee” Phan, Hilton Wilmington/Christiana; Tracy Holmes, Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware; George Fiorile, Chairman, Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association; Agie Diaz, Hotel du Pont; and Jackie Figart, Sheraton Dover.
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Left to right: Steve Cowan, General Manager, Washington Hilton; Bob Kaufman, VP of Business Development and Franchises, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Gordon Marr, Food & Beverage Director, Washington Hilton; and Cupid.
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