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B M & T ••• July/August 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 C hoosing the right venue for your meeting or conference is a crucial step in the planning process. Select a destina- tion or facility that doesn't resonate with your target audience and you very well may put a damper on attendance, no matter how spectacular your scheduled program may be. Planners are challenged to pick a venue that has the amenities that will boost attendance, while at the same time taking care that these same fea- tures that attract delegates will not also detract from the business at hand. Gaming resorts, claim many planners, can offer the perfect balance for a successful meeting event. Destinations like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Baltimore and Detroit, for example, offer an array of possibilities for planners searching for a unique meeting experience. Here are a few venues for your consideration. COMPILED BY SOLMON J. HERBERT HARRAH'S ATLANTIC CITY Located in Atlantic City's marina dis- trict, fine dining, pool and spa relaxation, and nonstop nightlife await you at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Harrah's is the perfect resort to unwind in style with over 2,500 luxurious rooms. The Harrah's Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center, which overlooks the Absecon Inlet, the gateway to the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Marina District, offers an innovative meetings experience on the East Coast, accompa- nied by an unbeatable view. With 63 indi- vidual meeting rooms from 506 to 13,475 square feet and three ballroom spaces, including two 50,000 pillarless ballrooms, each with an additional 26,000 square feet of prefunction space, Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center offers tremendous flexibility. Harrah's Resort Atlantic City delivers superior dining options and electric entertainment, such as the cutting-edge and interactive magic show, Masters of Illusion. You can also let 16-time Michelin star winner Chef Ramsay treat you to an unforgettable evening with dishes like his legendary Beef Wellington, prime beef aged to per- fection, and seasonal seafood, which sat- isfies anyone's palette. GREAT G A M I N G ROUNDUP