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B M & T ••• September/October 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 16 GRAND VENUES FOR GREAT EVENTS Looking for that unique venue to hold your next meeting or confer- ence? When you can find just the right mix of location, ambiance and function space, along with those all-important dates and rates, you know you are on the path to a successful event! Here are a few suggestions for your consideration that should fill the bill! CAESARS PALACE Las Vegas, NV World-renowned Las Vegas resort, Caesars Palace features 3,980 deluxe hotel guest rooms and 300 well-appointed suites and 10 sumptu- ous villas . recently, the iconic property com- pleted the renovation of its Palace Tower, the resort's largest tower, at a price tag topping $100 million. In 2016, the evolution of Caesars Palace continued with the reimagining of the iconic hotel's original tower, the Roman Tower, which was completely reborn as the new Julius Tower. Never resting on its laurels, the $1 billion investment, cemented Caesars Palace as the premier resort at the center of the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Palace features well-designed confer- ence facilities consisting of 300,000 sq. ft. of flexi- ble space including two 50,000 sq. ft. ballrooms overlooking the Garden of the Gods Pool, a five- acre oasis and the 75,000-sq. ft. OMNIA Nightclub featuring top DJs such as Steve Aoki, perfect for opening and closing parties. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's "The top venue of its size 2010 - 2019," has been home to numerous world-class entertainers including Celine Dion, Elton John, Madonna, Cher, and Jerry Seinfeld. Imagine your CEO addressing your attendees on the same stage. The 85-acre resort offers more than 22 award-winning dining options from Bacchanal Buffet to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restaurateur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Old Homestead Steakhouse, MR CHOW, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel's first Las Vegas bakery (slated to open Summer 2022), legendary New York Steak House Peter Luger and more. For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge and Stadia Bar. In addition, the resort includes the luxuri- ous Qua Baths & Spa, a full-service salon, five wedding chapels and gardens, For after hours, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants. For more information, visit www.caesars .com/caesars-palace NOELLE NASHVILLE, Nashville, TN Noelle Nashville is a gem located on the corner of 4th & Church in Nashville, just steps from the historic Printers Alley and a short walk to the hustle and bustle of Broadway. The hotel itself was built in 1930 at a time when downtown Nashville was experiencing a boom of hotels, department stores and characters aplenty. The hotel, created by some of the area's finest makers and artists, is designed to acquaint guests with the warmth, talent and delightful unpredictability that make Nashville so special. The hotel boasts 224 beautifully appointed guest rooms that dig into the city's rich his- tory by showcasing "Nashvilians of Note" and telling their stories. Guestrooms are also equipped with plush linens and robes and refillable water bot- tles for guest use during their stay. Noelle boasts a collection of food and beverage venues including Makeready L&L; offering seasonal American fare; Rare Bird, Noelle's rooftop lounge boasting incredible Nashville views and a collection of bites and craft cocktails; Drug Store Coffee, the hotel's first-floor coffee bar that serves as the perfect place for those looking to grab a pastry and a seat, or take their caffeine fix with them on their way out the door; and Trade Room, Noelle's lobby bar equipped with a robust all-American wine list, classic cocktails and a healthy rotation of local brews. The hotel is also home to Keep Shop, a luxury retail boutique filled with pieces from Nashville's top fashion designers, makers and artists,