Starting Off With Resolve
Diane Taylor and Lisa Plummer -- Tradeshow Week, 1/4/2008 2:43:00 PM
Just as individuals swear off smoking or promise to lose 10 pounds, so do executives make plans for their companies each year. To kick off TSW Las Vegas’ second full year of production, we asked readers what their hopes and plans were for 2008.
“A big sign to be placed over our front entrance under the Riviera logo saying: ‘Built to Last!’ We’re here to stay for a while with no plans to be torn down.” –Alan Fields, director of convention sales, The Riviera Hotel & Casino
“We are very excited about what the new year brings. We have our national Day Spa Expo, which is the fastest growing national spa show in the United States … and we are ready to launch a few more brand new national events that hold real long-term value for their respective industries.” –Shane O’Sheeran, director of expositions, Bentley Intl. Group
“One hundred-percent satisfaction from our clients. I want Las Vegas to be the No. 1 destination for tradeshows, and for clients to be satisfied with our building and its service.” –Kevin Cooke, director of convention services, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
“To introduce Echelon to the meetings and convention world, and look forward to a great number of bookings at the year’s end.” –Gus Tejeda, vice president of sales, Echelon
“That tradeshow organizers and meetings and event planners take advantage of the Monorail's group discounts for conventions and tradeshows.” –Ingrid Reisman, vice president of corporate communications, Las Vegas Monorail
“Our big focus is to maintain our relationships, keep moving forward with them and continue to reinvent ourselves.” –Rosalyn Putnam, national sales manager, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
“To complete our goals: more room nights and more group business.” –Patty Hill, convention sales manager, Mirage Casino-Hotel
"We are excited for the upcoming World of Concrete, which is shaping up to be another successful event. The commercial industry continues to be strong and we look forward to it continuing in 2008." - Tom Cindric, director, Hanley Wood Exhibitions
