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| Mar 30th, 2009 |
Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah’s Entertainment Presents $80,000 Check to the Diabetes Research Institute During 24th Annual Labor of Love Golf Tournament in Miami Contribution brings company donations to the organization to over $700,000
For Immediate Release:
LAS VEGAS – March 30, 2009 –Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah’s Entertainment recently presented the Diabetes Research Institute with a check for $80,801 at the 24th Annual Labor of Love Golf Tournament, held in Miami on February 28. The contribution was the largest single donation the company has made to the organization in the 15 years that it has been supporting the event.
The Labor of Love Golf Tournament brings together labor movement leaders and sponsors from a variety of industries to participate in a golf tournament and awards reception to raise money for diabetes research. Since 1994, Harrah’s Entertainment has contributed nearly $700,000 to the Diabetes Research Institute at the event, donating one dollar for every room night booked by AFL-CIO union businesses across its seven Las Vegas properties, including Bally’s Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Paris Las Vegas and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
“Giving back has always been a hallmark of our business, and it is more important now than ever,” said Michael Massari, vice president of meetings sales and operations for Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah’s Entertainment. “We really value our partnership with AFL-CIO and union labor, and this is one way for us to be a good partner to them while also supporting a worthy cause.”
The relationship between the Diabetes Research Institute and organized labor began in 1984, and the first annual Labor of Love tournament was held in 1986 as a way to increase donations to the research organization and support their quest to find a cure. This year’s tournament welcomed 144 participants and raised $212,000 for diabetes research. Labor of Love is one of over 50 fundraising events held throughout the year that benefits the Diabetes Research Institute.
About the Company:
About Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah's Entertainment is available at its website: www.harrahs.com.
About Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment
The 2005 merger between Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment launched a groundbreaking philosophy aimed at offering more choices to meeting planners by unifying the meeting sales and operations of seven distinctive Las Vegas properties into a single city-wide operation under one leadership umbrella. This unique concept led to the creation of Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, which comprises some of Las Vegas' most notable properties: Bally's Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The combination offers 1 million square feet of cumulative meeting space, 18,000 guest rooms and suites, and countless options for dining, entertainment and leisure. The distinct advantage for the meeting planner is the convenience and leverage of one contact and one contract, combined with the access and freedom to enjoy the wide variety of venues and amenities across all seven Las Vegas properties.
Property Summaries:
Bally's Las Vegas
• 2,814 guest rooms and suites • 175,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Caesars Palace
• 3,348 guest rooms and suites • 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Flamingo Las Vegas
• 3,565 guest rooms and suites • 73,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Harrah's Las Vegas
• 2,550 guest rooms and suites • 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Imperial Palace Las Vegas
• 2,640 guest rooms and suites • 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Paris Las Vegas
• 2,916 guest rooms and suites • 140,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
• 2,563 guest suites • 163,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
For information on Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, call 877-MEET-702 or email lvmeetings@harrahs.com. Visit our website at www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com.
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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah's Entertainment is available at its website: www.harrahs.com.
About Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment
The 2005 merger between Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment launched a groundbreaking philosophy aimed at offering more choices to meeting planners by unifying the meeting sales and operations of seven distinctive Las Vegas properties into a single city-wide operation under one leadership umbrella. This unique concept led to the creation of Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, which comprises some of Las Vegas' most notable properties: Bally's Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The combination offers 1 million square feet of cumulative meeting space, 18,000 guest rooms and suites, and countless options for dining, entertainment and leisure. The distinct advantage for the meeting planner is the convenience and leverage of one contact and one contract, combined with the access and freedom to enjoy the wide variety of venues and amenities across all seven Las Vegas properties.
Property Summaries:
Bally's Las Vegas
• 2,814 guest rooms and suites • 175,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Caesars Palace
• 3,348 guest rooms and suites • 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Flamingo Las Vegas
• 3,565 guest rooms and suites • 73,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Harrah's Las Vegas
• 2,550 guest rooms and suites • 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Imperial Palace Las Vegas
• 2,640 guest rooms and suites • 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Paris Las Vegas
• 2,916 guest rooms and suites • 140,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
• 2,563 guest suites • 163,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
For information on Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, call 877-MEET-702 or email lvmeetings@harrahs.com. Visit our website at www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com.
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