Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment Executive Jordan D. Clark Appointed to Meeting Professionals International Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment announced today that Vice President of Sales Jordan D. Clark has been appointed to the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 2010-2011 Board of Directors.

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"I'm honored to be a part of the MPI Board of Directors," said Clark. "MPI is vital to the development and growth of our industry, and is key to the advancement of the personal and professional goals of its members. As an active member of MPI for over 16 years I experienced first hand how helpful and impactful this organization is when I was first starting out.  I am grateful for this chance to return the favor by serving the global membership in this new role."  

The Board of Directors is the governing body of Meeting Professionals International, and is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization's strategic plans. It monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision and oversees financial integrity.

"The new slate of candidates joins proven board leaders to deliver success for the global meetings and events community. With these industry professionals, MPI is positioned to deliver critical value to our members during this time of unprecedented shift," said Eric Rozenberg, CMP, CMM 2009-10, chairman-elect of MPI and president of Swantegy.

The Board and Executive Committee member selections are effective July 1, 2010 for the fiscal year 2010-2011. Clark has been elected for a one-year term.

As Vice President of Sales for Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, Clark is responsible for creating synergy and consistency in the meetings segment for all of Harrah's Entertainment properties in Las Vegas that include Bally's Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, and the newly-acquired Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. With 20 years of experience in the business, Clark has been with Harrah's Entertainment since early 2004.

About MPI:

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meeting and event industry's largest and most vibrant global community, helps our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces.  MPI membership is comprised of more than 24,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional information, visit mpiweb.org.

About Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah's Entertainment is available at its website: www.harrahs.com.

About Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment
The 2005 merger between Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment launched a ground-breaking philosophy aimed at offering more choices to meeting planners by unifying the meeting sales and operations of seven distinctive Las Vegas properties into a single city-wide operation under one leadership umbrella. This unique concept led to the creation of Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment, which comprises some of Las Vegas' most notable properties: Bally's Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The combination offers 1 million square feet of cumulative meeting space, 25,000 guest rooms and suites, and countless options for dining, entertainment and leisure. The distinct advantage for the planner is the convenience and leverage of one contact and one contract, combined with the access and freedom to enjoy the wide variety of venues and amenities across all eight Las Vegas properties.

For information on Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment call 877-MEET-702 or email [email protected]. Visit our website at www.lvmeetingsbyharrahs.com.  

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