Second Public Forum On Gaming In Philadelphia January 19

Second Public Forum On Gaming In Philadelphia January 19 What: The second of three public sessions will explore the opportunities and challenges of casino gambling in Philadelphia, focusing on "Gaming and the Hospitality Industry." Who: Speakers are: * Nicholas DeBenedictis, chairman, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, moderator * Warren Reuther, former chairman, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Topic: "Learning from the New Orleans Experience" * Jennifer K. Lendler, president, Alea Advisors, LLC, and former senior operations & financial manager, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Topic: "Casino Operations: Impact on the Hospitality Industry" When: Wednesday, January 19: Registration & Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; Program, 8-10 a.m. Where: The Union League, The Meade Room, 140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia Follow-up Session: Tuesday, February 1: "Gaming and Urban Design" * Tim Magill, senior vice president, The Jerde Partnership, "Current Trends in Casino Design" * Gary Hack, dean, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, "Integrating Large Projects Into the Urban Fabric" Sponsors: Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, Philadelphia, Convention & Visitors Bureau, CoreNet Global Greater Philadelphia. MEDIA CONTACTS FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP: Contact: Danielle Cohn, PCVB, +1-215-636-3320, cell: +1-610-202-4707 PRNewswire -- Jan. 19 Source: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site: http://www.pcvb.org/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/689472.html ------- Profile: International Entertainment