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HQ BEACH CLUB TO DEBUT AT REVEL IN ATLANTIC CITY IN TIME FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

Wednesday, 06 March 2013 16:03

HQ BEACH CLUB TO DEBUT AT REVEL IN ATLANTIC CITY IN TIME FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

Ultra-Luxe Beach Club to Bring Famous Las Vegas

Day-to-Night Experiences to the East Coast for the First Time


REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, N.J. (March 6, 2013) – On the heels of the award-winning success of HQ Nightclub at Revel in Atlantic City, Angel Management Group (AMG) and EMM Group are excited to debut HQ Beach Club this May. With the Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop, the 45,000 square-foot beach club, located on the boardwalk level of the resort, channels Revel’s modern aesthetic through its multiple levels and draws inspiration from the majestic escapism of the island of Mykonos for its lavish décor.


“HQ Nightclub has redefined nightlife in Atlantic City and its tremendous success proves that the market for such experiential entertainment offerings is thriving,” said Neil Moffitt, CEO of Angel Management Group, “HQ Beach Club delivers the unique day-into-night experiences that we’ve envisioned for Revel since the beginning.”


HQ Beach Club at Revel will introduce a signature, ultra-luxe dayclub pool lounge to East Coasters for the first time. The L-shaped, adult-only playground hugs the slick curvature of the resort’s exterior with a triangular pool at its vertex serving as the central social space to mix, mingle, dance, and dine. Vibrant patterned daybeds flank each side of the pool, while individual plunge pools separate six extravagant bungalows from the main area. Complete with HD TV screens, overhead fans, couches, and two king size tufted-white beds, the exclusive retreats are tucked away in rich teakwood-clad alcoves punctuated by lustrous white marble columns.


Elevated from the pool level is the DJ booth, dance floor, and marbled-lined perimeter walkway that guides daylife revelers through additional daybed and cabana areas and two juxtaposing bars. Located just beyond the DJ booth, resting beneath a spire gilded in emerald green tiles and crosshatched lacquered oak beams, the peninsular-shaped Veranda Bar boasts extensive surface area and serves as a roomy rendezvous for guests to sip cocktails beneath its glass raindrop chandeliers. For those seeking respite from the pulsating energy of the dance floor, the Sunset Bar at the opposite end supplies a more relaxed environment, adorned with glass lanterns and a honeycombed façade that casts the nearby daybeds and teakwood deck in a warm, incandescent orange glow. 


With entertainment offerings as the fuel for the new beachfront pool lounge, HQ Beach Club will welcome the same top-tier DJ talent its nighttime counterpart, HQ Nightclub, has become known for over the past year. Throbbing beats will envelop every corner of the venue via its integrated Turbosound system installed throughout each of the bars, cabanas, bungalows and pools. HQ Beach Club will also boast stunning model servers, who will tend to every detail, including bottle service for tables, daybeds, and bungalow reservations, as well as orders from the extensive cocktail and food menus.


**HQ Beach Club is now hiring for multiple positions. For more information or to apply online, please visit: www.AngelManagementGroup.com/Jobs. The application deadline is March 22, 2013.


ABOUT ANGEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Angel Management Group (AMG) has built an unrivalled reputation as a premier entertainment and nightlife company led by an executive team combining over 100 years of experience. AMG specializes in venue operations, food and beverage management, marketing, promotions, festival and arena event production as well as brand licensing, sponsorship development, public relations, talent booking and music programming. It currently handles 15 premier entertainment properties including WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool and Hakkasan Las Vegas (opening April 2013) at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas, Social House inside Crystals at CityCenter and many more. AMG also is the entertainment and nightlife partner for Revel, a $2.4 billion beachfront resort in Atlantic City, where it opened HQ Nightclub and The Social April 2012. For more information, visit www.angelmanagementgroup.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.


ABOUT EMM GROUP

Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum along with business entrepreneur Michael Hirtenstein founded EMM Group in 2006 and have since built it into one of New York’s most successful and multi-faceted hospitality companies. Most recently, EMM Group has launched The General, a Modern Asian inspired restaurant located at 199 Bowery in the Lower East Side, along with FINALE, its largest nightlife venture to date, both located within a 20,000 square foot Bowery property. Additionally, EMM Group opened outposts of CATCH and SL at The James Royal Palm in South Beach, Miami. Within its first four years, EMM Group established four successful venues: Abe & Arthur’s, SL, Tenjune and The Chandelier Room.  In the summer and fall of 2011 they added SL East, the Hamptons outpost of its Meatpacking flagship nightclub as well as two new restaurant venues: CATCH and Lexington Brass, a New-American bistro in the lobby level of a luxury Hyatt in midtown Manhattan. In the summer of 2012, EMM Group partnered into HQ Nightclub and The Social at Revel in Atlantic City.  EMM Group also owns The Estate, a privately owned property in Sag Harbor for events, and launched Four Hundred, a members-only lifestyle management service.  For more information on EMM Group, please visit www.emmgrp.com.


ABOUT REVEL

Revel is a new destination for uncommon recreation. The beachfront resort is smoke-free and features more than 1,800 rooms with sweeping ocean views. The resort houses a 130,000-square-foot casino with more than 2,000 slot machines, nearly 100 table games, electronic tables and a Poker Room. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, Revel curates a collection of daylife and nightlife experiences crafted to bring the outside in and the inside out. Indoor and outdoor pools, gardens, lounges, and a 32,000-square-foot spa provide guests with a relaxing resort, while an outstanding collection of 14 restaurant concepts from award-wining chefs and restaurateurs, live entertainment featuring marquee acts and international artists, nightclubs, a casino that feels like a theatre and a collection of boutiques in The Row tailor to each guest’s passions. Revel recently received regional recognition in the annual ‘Best of Philly’ awards by Philadelphia magazine, named the ‘Best of Philly 2012 Casino Hotel.’


To start your Revel journey, visit www.revelresorts.com. To receive the latest updates on Revel, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/revel and follow @revelresorts on Twitter. Revel is located on the Boardwalk at Connecticut Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.




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CARLSON REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES RADISSON BLU WARWICK HOTEL PHILADELPHIA

Wednesday, 27 February 2013 14:34

CARLSON REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES

RADISSON BLU WARWICK HOTEL PHILADELPHIA

Landmark hotel to become the next North American location for the upper upscale brand

CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2013) -- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, proudly announces the conversion of the Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotel Philadelphia. The hotel will become the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel Philadelphia by late summer 2013. The 301-room historic hotel, situated in the prestigious Rittenhouse Square district of Philadelphia, will undergo a $17 million renovation that will include a redesign of all guestrooms and corridors, as well as the hotel’s grand lobby to reflect Radisson Blu’s signature, contemporary style while maintaining the charm and heritage of the landmark property. The hotel will remain open throughout the conversion.

The rebranding of the hotel marks the fourth Radisson Blu property in the Americas and is part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s Ambition 2015 growth strategy. Ambition 2015 is fueled by an investment program of up to $1.5 billion focused on positioning Radisson in North America as a powerful, globally consistent, first-class brand. Recognized around the world for its leading-edge design, Radisson Blu delivers upper upscale hospitality.

“The expansion of the Radisson Blu brand to Philadelphia, an international business and cultural center, is a key step in our Ambition 2015 strategy,” said Thorsten Kirschke, president, Radisson, Americas. “For more than 86 years, The Warwick has been a symbol of distinctive hospitality, and as an owned and managed hotel, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is thrilled to continue its legacy of excellence as a Radisson Blu.”

Originally opened in 1926, the center city hotel features 301 spacious guest rooms, including four suites; a 2,000-square-foot fitness center; 17,000 square feet of event space; and three dining venues. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and, in keeping with Radisson’s commitment to responsible business practices and environmental stewardship, the property has been recognized by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program with a 4 Green Key rating. The hotel is also the recent recipient of the prestigious TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for its consistent, outstanding reviews from travelers.

With 272 hotels in operation and 86 under development throughout the world, Radisson Blu is an upper upscale hotel brand with flagship properties in prime locations and in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations. Radisson Blu pushes accepted boundaries to create iconic buildings with individual interiors invoking an inviting, exciting ambience and offering a holistic experience that is totally relevant to now. Its vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of World of Radisson features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee.

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint spanning 100 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group’s hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people.



Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.

http://www.carlsonrezidor.com

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Morton's The Steakhouse Reveals A Modern Makeover At Philadelphia Location

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 16:49

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                CONTACT: Ashley Pearce/Katelyn Roche

February 11, 2013                                          Dancie Perugini Ware
Public Relations     
713-224-9115

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE REVEALS A MODERN MAKEOVER AT
PHILADELPHIA LOCATION

HOUSTON, TX – Morton’s The Steakhouse in Philadelphia is excited to reveal a fresh and modern new look for their restaurant space.

Updated with a sleek design incorporating a modern take on the traditional Morton’s The Steakhouse look, the space has a fresh new ambiance with a modern feel offering guests the ultimate upscale dining experience. In addition to new carpet, artwork, booths, seating and updated lighting, the restaurant also boasts a renovated bar that modernizes the space and incorporates the bar into the dining area.

Guests can expect to see a glossy new interior that features textured wallpaper in muted metallics as well as sophisticated fabrics and varying leather treatments for the seating in the dining area. The coordinating carpet anchors the neutral color scheme. The restaurant lighting has been updated with bar pendants accented with gold beads. Oversized drum chandeliers also illuminate the dining space.The majority of the work took place after hours so that guests were not disturbed.

“In renovating this space, our goal was to make this location one of the most comfortable and inviting dining settings in the Philadelphia area,” said Tilman Fertitta, Sole Owner, Chairman and CEO. “This new look creates the perfect setting for any business lunch, family gathering or an intimate dinner.”

In addition to updating the interiors, Morton’s The Steakhouse has delivered an updated menu packed with new items soon to be favorites including ahi tuna tower, braised short ribs, mixed grills, fresh fish a la nage among others.

The renovation and launch of the new menu comes on the heels of an exciting year for Morton’s that includes joining the Landry’s family. Morton’s commitment to excellence is unwavering and is showcased in each new menu item through the careful preparation and quality ingredients.

Located at 1411 Walnut Street, Morton’s The Steakhouse is open Monday thru Thursday 5:30 PM – 10 PM, Friday thru Saturday 5:30 PM – 11 PM, and Sunday 5 PM – 10 PM.  Please contact the restaurant at 215-557-0724 for reservations.

ABOUT LANDRY’S, INC.
Landry's is a national, diversified restaurant, hospitality and entertainment company principally engaged in the ownership and operation of high end and casual dining restaurants, primarily under the names of Landry's Seafood House, Rainforest Cafe, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, The Chart House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Claim Jumper, Saltgrass Steak House and Oceanaire, as well as a fine dining signature group of restaurants: Morton's Steakhouse, Vic & Anthony's, Grotto, Willie G's and others. The Company is also engaged in the ownership and operation of gaming, hospitality and entertainment businesses, including the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, and Atlantic City, the Kemah Boardwalk, the San Luis Resort Complex, and the Downtown Aquariums in Denver and Houston. Landry's and Mr. Fertitta's affiliated companies will generate approximately $2.5 billion in revenues in 2012.

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MASAE RECOGNIZED AS ASAE CAE APPROVED PROVIDER

Wednesday, 30 January 2013 16:10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MASAE RECOGNIZED AS ASAE CAE APPROVED PROVIDER

January 28, 2013.  The Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives was recently recognized by the American Society of Association Executives-Center for Leadership as a CAE Approved Provider of programs and seminars.

The CAE Approved Provider Program establishes that MASAE programs meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential.  Every program that MASAE offers which qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accord with CAE policies.  With this status as an Approved Provider, MASAE will no longer need to have credentialing staff review our programs that now meet the CAE credit requirements.

“We are extremely proud to have been granted this recognition as MASAE’s mission is to be the local resource for education and networking in our region. Members will gain the expertise needed to realize their full value to their organizations, profession and career by participating and attending the MASAE CAE Provider courses we offer in 2012,” said Dan Lemyre, MASAE President.  “The MASAE Education and CAE Committees, chaired by Joe Sapp of Talley Management Group and Kristin Hodgson of the International Anesthesia Research Society,  are working together to ensure our programs meet and affirm our CAE provider status,” added Lemyre.

For more information on the CAE credential and MASAE programs, go to www.midatlantic-sae.org or call the MASAE office at 973-283-4347.

Hospitality Volunteers Prepare for Philadelphia Auto Show

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 14:39

Hospitality Volunteers Prepare for Philadelphia Auto Show

“Ask Me” Volunteers Serve as Welcoming Faces for Show, Convention Visitors

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Convention Center will train students enrolled in its training and  education programs as hospitality volunteers for the upcoming Philadelphia Auto Show and other upcoming major events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. More than two dozen people will undergo the training and volunteer their time to welcome 250,000 visitors who are projected to visit the Philadelphia Auto Show between Saturday, Jan.19 and Sunday, Jan. 27.

Training sessions for the “Ask Me” volunteers – a name derived from the wording on their shirts encouraging questions from the public – will be at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  Each training session is about 90 minutes.  The volunteers who will be trained include a mix of high school students enrolled in the Hotel, Restaurant, Travel & Tourism Program offered at five Philadelphia School District high schools that are part of the Philadelphia Academies initiative.  Other trainees are enrolled in a hospitality workforce training program through the Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC).

Both the Philadelphia Academies and OIC are part of the Convention Center’s hospitality education and training program, which is funded by the Center in the amount of $1.5 million per year.  The Center views its funding of education and training programs as vital to developing future generations of hospitality workers in this region.  The funding comes from a portion of the hotel tax, which is levied on room night stays at area hotels.  

Who: Volunteers who welcome visitors to the Philadelphia Auto Show and other major conventions and shows at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

What: Training of “Ask Me” volunteers with answers to frequently asked questions, guiding people to locations throughout the Convention Center, and general hospitality principles

When: Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.

Contact:         

Deirdre M. Childress                                                Pete Peterson

Pennsylvania Convention Center                              Bellevue Communications Group

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