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B M & T ••• January/February 2026 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 40 J amul Casino Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Carter as its new Senior Hospitality & Event Strategy Consultant, further strength- ening the resort's commit- ment to delivering exception- al meeting, event, and retreat experiences. In this advisory role, Carter will provide strategic counsel on the positioning, utilization and long-term vision for Jamul's meetings and event offerings. Working close collaboration with executive leadership, internal stakeholders and select part- ners, she will help guide mar- ket strategy, client engagement and brand alignment for the resort's meeting and event experiences. "Clara brings extensive hospitality expertise, strategic vision, and trusted industry relationships. Her leadership will be instru- mental as we continue to expand and elevate our meetings and events portfolio," said Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort. Carter is the Founder and CEO of Multi- Cultural Convention Services Network (MCCSN) and Women in Tourism and Hospitality (WITH), and a respected leader in hospitality, tourism and event strategy. Her 25 years of experience span glob- al hotel sourcing, event production and management, consulting and community engagement. "I'm honored to join Jamul Casino Resort in this role," said Carter. "This luxury venue offers a unique setting for meetings, retreats, incentives, and celebrations, and I look forward to work- ing with clients to bring impactful events to life." For booking inquiries and future event opportunities, guests and partners are encouraged to connect directly with Clara Carter, email: clara@mccsn.com. For more information and to stay up to date with the latest news, please visit JamulCasino.com. ABOUT JAMUL CASINO RESORT Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino Resort is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe. The $430 million, award- winning casino features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and various restaurants, bars and lounges, and a brand-new, 200-room luxury hotel tower. The 16- story boutique hotel offers an all-new collection of guest experi- ences from restaurants, retail space, a rooftop pool and full-ser- vice spa and salon. The hotel has been built to achieve AAA's Four Diamond designation. Jamul Casino Resort supports more than 1,500 permanent jobs throughout the region and is the clos- est casino to downtown San Diego, which is the eighth- largest city in the United States by popu- lation. For more infor- mation about Jamul Casino Resort, please visit JamulCasino.com. PACESETTERS JAMUL CASINO RESORT APPOINTS CLARA CARTER AS SENIOR HOSPITALITY & EVENT STRATEGY CONSULTANT photo Credit: Jamul Casino Resort