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Tropicana Announces Fan of the Month Giveaway February Fan of the Month to win free overnight accommodations
Tropicana Announces Fan of the Month Giveaway
February Fan of the Month to win free overnight accommodations
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (February 20, 2012) — Calling all Trop fans! Tropicana Casino & Resort has developed a special giveaway to reward its loyal customers. Every day throughout February, Tropicana will randomly pull one positive post from their Facebook fans and Twitter followers to enter into the monthly giveaway of a free night’s stay in one of the Trop’s stylish and inviting guest rooms.
“We designed this giveaway to show our appreciation for our customers’ loyalty and love for the Tropicana,” said Tony Rodio, President and Chief Operating Officer of Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
On December 31, 2012, each month’s winners will go into an additional drawing for a bonus Fan of the Year grand prize giveaway. There is a limit of one submission per entrant and monthly prize winners will be notified via email. For full giveaway details, visit www.tropicana.net/fan-of-the-day-giveaway.
Certain restrictions may apply. Must be 21. Bet with your head, not over it. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER. EZ Slot Dollars have no cash value.
Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,078 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 25 shops, 15 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre and a spa, Tropicana is consistently rated as the “Must-See Attraction” in Atlantic City. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.tropicana.net.
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MADONNA WORLD TOUR 2012 LIVE NATION AND CAESARS BRING MADONNA TO ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
MADONNA WORLD TOUR 2012 LIVE NATION AND CAESARS BRING MADONNA TO
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Tickets Go On Sale Monday, February 27 at 10am
ATLANTIC CITY, (February 7, 2012) – Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World Tour begins May 29, 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel it was officially announced by Live Nation Entertainment, the tour’s international promoter. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights. One stop on the tour, presented by Caesars Atlantic City, will take place at historic Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, September 15th.
Tickets for the Boardwalk Hall performance go on sale Monday, February 27 at 10am and can be purchased at Boardwalk Hall Box Office, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by-phone at 800-736-1420. A complete itinerary of Madonna 2012 follows this release.
Madonna’s previous tour, the phenomenally successful “Sticky & Sweet” Tour reaffirmed her status as one of the most successful touring artists of all time. The historic tour included such incredible touring feats as a 70,000 seat sell-out in Werchter, Belgium, an 85,000 sell-out in Helsinki (the largest show ever in the Nordic countries by a solo artist), a 40,000 ticket sell-out in Oslo, Norway, and 72,000 tickets sold out in one day in Tallinn Estonia. Other record breaking ticket sales around the globe include 650,000 tickets sold in her series of South American dates, 72,000 tickets at Zurich’s Dübendorf Airfield – the largest audience ever assembled for a show in Switzerland, 75,000 tickets in London and four sell outs in New York’s Madison Square Garden (60,364 tickets).
The announcement of Madonna’s 2012 World Tour follows an extraordinary week which included a monumental extravaganza of a performance at the Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime which was seen in over 200 countries by over a billion people. Last week also saw the release of Madonna’s new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin” from her highly anticipated new album MDNA on Live Nation Entertainment/Interscope Records – scheduled to be released on March 26th. Pre orders have already catapulted MDNA to No. 1 on iTunes in 50 countries including the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. The single’s video directed by Megaforce which also stars Nicki Minaj and MIA previewed on American Idol. Additionally, the Madonna directed Golden Globe Award winning film “W.E.” opened in NY and LA with other markets to follow later in the month.
“Madonna’s track record as a world class entertainer and touring artist speaks for itself. Her artistry, talent and creative productions get bigger and better with each tour and Madonna 2012 will be no exception. We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same,” commented Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation Entertainment Global Touring and Madonna tour promoter.
In the course of her phenomenal career, Madonna has a record breaking 37 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart along with a record breaking 40 Number 1’s on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Song Charts. No other act has more Top 10’s on the Hot 100 or Number 1’s on the Club Chart. Madonna has sold over 300 million albums and holds the record for the most successful tour by a solo artist in history. She is a seven time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Her last CD, Hard Candy, debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries including US, UK, Canada, France and Australia. Madonna 2012 World Tour is the Material Girl’s 9th Tour. Her first tour was the 1985 Virgin Tour.
Madonna’s recent Golden Globe winning song “Masterpiece” from The Weinstein Company film ”W.E.” as well as “W.E. Music From The Soundtrack “W.E.” film have both been released digitally on Interscope Records. A physical release will be in stores in the UK on February 6th and on February 14th in the US.
U.S. residents ordering tickets online to a US performance will receive their choice of a digital or physical copy of Madonna’s new MDNA album with every ticket purchased.
Citi® is the official credit card of US leg of Madonna’s upcoming world tour. Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8th at 10am through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Icon is Madonna’s official fan club. Lifetime Legacy members of Icon will receive first access to tickets and VIP Packages starting February 7, 2012. Registered free Icon members will have the opportunity to purchase an “Icon Live Pass,” which gives them access not only to ticket & VIP Package pre-sales, but also to a tour devoted forum and an exclusive tour gift. Fans can sign up for a free Icon membership at Madonna.com today.
VIP Packages will are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.VIPNation.com
CRDA Board of Directors Adopts Milestone District Master Plan to Guide Revitalization Efforts in Tourism District
CRDA Board of Directors Adopts Milestone District Master Plan to Guide Revitalization Efforts in Tourism District
(Atlantic City, NJ – February 1, 2012) – At its monthly board meeting held today, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board meeting adopted the Atlantic City Tourism District Master Plan, as a blueprint to revitalize the district and position Atlantic City for sustainable, long-term economic growth and job creation. The Atlantic City Tourism District Master Plan presents a strategic framework for the short and longer term initiatives, programs and projects critical to improving the local economy.
The creation and adoption of a Tourism District Master Plan was mandated in Senate Bill 11, landmark legislation signed into law by Governor Christie on February 1, 2011 to move forward with Governor Christie’s agenda to revitalize Atlantic City and set the region on a new course for economic growth, job creation and prosperity. The plan was developed in consultation with the consulting consortium of Jones, Lang LaSalle, The Jerde Partnership, Inc., Birdsall Services Group and Hill Wallack LLP.
CRDA Board Chairman James B. Kehoe noted, “This is a landmark day for Atlantic City and CRDA is excited to be at the helm of this redevelopment undertaking.”
A website launched in December, www.revitalizeAC.com, was designed to survey public and stakeholder perceptions and is being administered by international real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle. The website has received an overwhelming response and will continue to collect data related to the Atlantic City Tourism District. A number of public meetings soliciting stakeholder input were held over the past few months in conjunction with community and civic meetings in Atlantic City and also received strong support.
“This plan creates an innovative model that integrates Atlantic City’s seaside location and world-class resorts, and introduces new concepts that stimulate pedestrian foot traffic throughout the district,” said CRDA Executive Director John F. Palmieri. “We look forward to bringing all the elements together to create a new visitor experience in Atlantic City.”
The Master Plan is designed to improve the city’s and tourism district’s amenities, creating a clean and safe environment and enhancing the visitor experience with a broad array of offerings throughout the approximately 1,700 acres that comprise the Atlantic City Tourism District.
It addresses short-term objectives to transform the Boardwalk, Pacific Avenue, Atlantic Avenue and several cross-streets into a lively, walkable destination with shopping, entertainment, dining and nightlife venues. Mid-term objectives include the redevelopment of mid-town to incorporate concepts such as an artists’ district and entertainment complex, invigorating Gardner’s Basin to promote its existing characteristics and offerings as a tourist destination, and improving direct access from the Boardwalk to Gardner’s Basin, among other initiatives.
Long-term objectives include the creation of a mixed-use residential area at Bader Field while continuing to use the facility for music events and festivals in the interim. Long-term plans also call for development of new gaming and non-gaming resorts in the Marina District along with a network of pedestrian and bicycle paths to connect the Marina District properties.
Minutes from today’s meeting and a .pdf of the Master Plan will be available on CRDA Web site, www.njcrda.com.
Just Let The ACA, The Atlantic City Alliance, Do Their Job?
This is my reaction to the story in the Press of Atlantic City pertaining to Liza Cartmell and the Atlantic City Alliance.
The 30 million dollars that at one time funded horse racing and racing related activities in the state is now kept in Atlantic City to be used by the Atlantic City Alliance, the nonprofit organization funded by the Atlantic City casinos. The casinos kick in the 30 million dollars, they put together and make up the membership of this alliance and hired Ms Cartmell to to run it.
When AC had no competition people came, spent money and everyone was happy. Some depressed areas of the city were eliminated but most remained. We didn’t even have the Outlet Stores at the Walk and we were kickin A**.
But then it happened, how dare they Delaware “Got Gambling”. We were warned AC knew it was coming and from what I see nothing was done to keep Delaware slot players coming back.
Then it happened again PA “Got Gambling”, we were warned and there was nothing we could do to stop it. OUCH
Atlantic City has always been a Resort Destination “n” “A place frequented by people for relaxation or recreation: a ski resort.” We can talk about the incarnations of Atlantic City dating back to the 1800′s but won’t, this is about today!
Enter Governor Christie, he made some changes in the management of the city, appointed a new head of the CRDA the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and things started to happen. Then the Atlantic City Alliance was started.
Everyone always has good intentions and ideas, but the town needed action. Liza Cartmell was brought in to head the Atlantic City Alliance and to oversea the 30 million dollars. Ms Cartmell held a previous position at Aramark.
This is how I see it. Ms Cartmell is a facilitator, she will seek out and propose to the committee the right people and companies to re-brand and market Atlantic City to the nation and utilize the team at the CRDA to do the marketing locally, this is a huge job and all eyes are on her. We need someone with the right contacts and agencies across the country not just in South Jersey to get the job done.
I’m going to give you a name of a resort chain, I’m sure you’ve heard of them and may even be able to picture something associated with them…Sandals Resorts. Who hasn’t heard of them? If this group gets 1/2 the job done the Sandals marketing team has, everything will be just fine, and I believe they will!
As far as the alliance reporting everything they do and how and who will handle the publicity and Liza Cartmell having to report every move she makes and who she talks to…No!! We Have To Trust this team to do the right thing. Let them do their job, I know this is hard to do in Atlantic City but we have to trust them to get the job done.
Why can’t we be content to let someone do their job? Maybe past results in Atlantic City, past promises not kept some from candidates running for office or casino projects talked about that never happened, or the B.B. gun I wanted as a kid but never got, OK that’s another story. Trust!
Since Atlantic City is more than casinos, will that money be used to market and promote Atlantic City as a resort destination that includes the Baltimore Grill, Ducktown Tavern, Irish Pub and the hundreds of privateers who are the real charm of Atlantic City. I’ve been involved in many discussions with my friends and colleagues in the media about this and I feel they will market the entire town as a destination just like Vegas, Branson or Aruba and the individual casinos will do their own marketing from their individual budgets.
One thing we can count on, our local newspaper and others throughout the state will be on her and this committee like a fly on **** reporting everything they can get the scoop on, actually that’s their job.
I have all the faith in the world in this group, we should just sit back and not get an aneurysm over it, now go out and enjoy our town there is so much to do here now.
This Just In!! Both Superbowl Team Coaches will have their playbooks open for public inspection before the game, OK Maybe not!
If this were Animal House They’d be on Double Secret Probation
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Catch the Luck ‘O the Irish at Tropicana! Running of the Leprechauns returns to the Tropicana Casino & Resort, Saturday, March 3, 2012
Atlantic City, NJ (January 25, 2012) – It doesn’t matter whether you are Irish or just wish you were, the Tropicana is the place to be Saturday, March 3, 2012 to embark on a St. Patty’s Day themed pub crawl throughout the Tropicana.
The guys that brought you the famous Running of the Santas are bringing back to Atlantic City to the Running of the Leprechauns. Instead of wearing your Santa suit, participants are encouraged to dress like a leprechaun and join in the fun.
Dress as your favorite leprechaun, wear some green, and just join us on Saturday, March 3 as we hold the Running of the Leprechauns. Registration takes place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hooters in The Marketplace. The “run” down the Boardwalk to The Quarter kicks off at 10 p.m., led by the famed Hooters Girls. From 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., A Dam Good Sports Bar will host a Sexy Leprechaun contest with a $250 Visa or AMEX gift card as the top prize.
>From 10 p.m. to midnight, revelers can take advantage of food and drink specials guaranteed to make anyone jolly. A Dam Good Sports Bar and Firewaters will offer Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) 40 ounce bottles for $5 and Barefoot Wine bottles for $9. Hooters will be serving up PBR Pounders for $2.50 as well as $9 bottles of Barefoot Wine. Check out food specials at ADam Good Deli, like fried pickles for just $1 on Saturday, and buy a breakfast sandwich, get one free on Sunday, March 4th at ADam Good Deli. In addition, Planet Rose will have a – $1 (7 oz.) RiRa Irish Pub will have specials on Guinness $5 20 oz pints and $3.50 for Harp and Smithwicks.
A portion of the proceeds from The Running of the Leprechauns will benefit Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation.
A special 20% room discount will be available March 2 – 4, with the code TIRISH. Guests should contact 1-800-THE-TROP or visit our Web site to book rooms. Room rates are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes. Rooms are based on availability.
For more information on the event or to sign up and purchase your tickets for the Running of the Leprechauns at Tropicana, visit www.RunningoftheLeprechauns.com.
Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,078 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 25 shops, 15 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre and a spa, Tropicana is consistently rated as the “Must-See Attraction” in Atlantic City. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.tropicana.net.
For more exclusive discounts, current information, pictures and video, be sure to check out the Tropicana on the Web at www.tropicana.net/facebookor follow us on Twitter at www.tropicana.net/twitter.
Atlantic City Hospitality Trade Show – Revel – Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Atlantic City Hotel and Lodging Association Hospitality Trade Show
Tropicana to Host Action Martial Arts 12th Annual Hall of Honors January 20 & 21, 2012
Two Day Event to offer Tournaments, Demonstrations, Exhibits and Martial Arts Celebrities
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 16, 2012) – Tropicana Casino and Resort will host the Action Martial Arts 12th Annual Hall of Honors & “Academy Awards of Martial Arts” event on January 20 & 21, 2012 in the Grand Exhibition Center. The world’s largest gathering of Martial Arts & MMA Superstars, film & combat celebrities, and renowned masters from around the world once again gather, to meet, greet and share with the thousands who congregate from around the globe. The event is presented by Action Martial Arts Magazine and Master Alan Goldberg.
Commonly termed “The Academy Awards of Martial Arts,” this combined event is listed as both the largest single Banquet Gala in Atlantic City and the world’s largest assembly of martial arts celebrities, champions, suppliers and movers and shakers in martial arts industry. For the twelfth year in a row, it will be held at the world-famous Tropicana Casino & Resort. Two days of seminars will be presented by THE BEST of The BEST and on these two days.
Exhibits open on Friday, January 20 from 10:00 am – 4 p.m., and Saturday, January 21, from 8:00 am – 3:30 p.m. and will include over 85 vendor booths, an Action Film Fest, a Martial Arts business conference, and two martial arts tournaments. Thousands showed up last year don’t be left out. A small sampling of featured guests include (but are not limited to) Frank Shamrock (UFC ), Cynthia Rothrock, Chuck Zito (HBO’s Oz), Don (the Dragon) Wilson, Bill (Superfoot) Wallace, Dan Severn (UFC), Phil Morris (Mission Impossible & Seinfeld ), Hank Garrett, (Car 54 – Where are You?) Christine Bannon Rodriquez, Joe Lewis, Michael Jai White, (Spawn , The Mike Tyson Story) Ray Mercer (World Boxing Champ), Shonie Carter (UFC) , Carey Tagawa Mortal Combat Movie, Hawaii 5-0), Jimmy Snuka (WWF). Richard Norton (Mad Max) James Lew (Big Trouble in Little China Town & Planet of the Apes), plus over 20 additional superstars. A two-day inclusive pass is $39 and available through www.actionmagstore.com.
Sample Atlantic City Restaurant Week Early at Kick Off Event
Sample Atlantic City Restaurant Week Early at Kick Off Event
Enjoy Great Food and Help Local Charities on February 28, 2012
(Atlantic City, NJ, January 12, 2012) — Atlantic City Restaurant Week www.acrestaurantweek.com) is scheduled for March 4-10, 2012, but there’s a way for you to sample some of the chefs’ great dishes ahead of time.
“A Taste of Atlantic City Restaurant Week,” an exclusive preview event, will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Atlantic City Country Club. The event will offer a VIP preview of 15 restaurants that are participating in Restaurant Week, while also raising funds for some area charities. But you’d better act fast to attend – only 300 tickets will be sold, at $35.00 each.
The ticket price includes the tasting and music by the 6-piece Entourage Band; there will be a cash bar. The restaurants will serve some items that will be included on their special Restaurant Week menus, as well as specialties from their regular menus.
One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit Community FoodBank of NJ/Southern Branch, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Alcove of Atlantic County and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority Foundation.
The event is sponsored by Atlantic City Country Club (Presenting Sponsor) and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, producers of Atlantic City Restaurant Week.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 14, 2012. Advance ticket purchases are recommended due to the limited number available; tickets sold at the door will be limited to the balance of tickets not sold in advance. Tickets are available only online at www.acrestaurantweek.com.
Good Weather, Holiday Spirit Translate to Busy December for Atlantic City
Key Business Indicators Show Heavier Traffic, Bump in Welcome Center Visits
(Atlantic City, NJ, January 10, 2012) – Mild weather and weekend holidays seemed to work in Atlantic City’s favor in December, according to some key statistics.
According to unaudited numbers provided by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), 1,582,635 cars passed through the Atlantic City Expressway’s Pleasantville Plaza on their way to the destination in December 2011, an 8.9% increase over December 2010. Scheduled air service passengers at ACY were also up from the same month last year by 1.75%, and overnight bus passengers had a significant up tick of 88.9%, driven by a 76.6% increase in the number of overnight buses arriving in December 2011 over last December. SJTA notes that air service numbers will decline going forward, due to the loss of AirtTran service.
Those traffic increases also pushed an increase in visitors at the city’s Welcome Centers on the Boardwalk and Black Horse Pike. The information counselors assisted nearly 7,000 people in December 2011, a 52% increase over December 2010. There was an overall 10% increase in Welcome Center visitors for the year.
Traffic on the city’s main tourism Web site, www.atlanticcitynj.com, continued to surge, with 200,701 unique visitors in December 2011, a 49% increase over December 2010. Of those, 181,525 were new visitors to the site. Additionally, 83% more people opted in to receive eNews from the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA), which operates the site.
“Obviously, more new visitors are joining the ranks of Atlantic City’s valued repeat visitors,” said Jeff Vasser, president of the ACCVA. “This trend should increase as Revel opens this spring and the Atlantic City Tourism District experiences changes and improvements guided by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s Master Plan.”
Even during a traditionally sluggish month for conventions in Atlantic City, there were some bright spots. Two more trade shows at the Atlantic City Convention Center in December 2011 over December 2010 brought 121,849 delegates, who spent an estimated $9.7 million, a 10% increase over December 2010.
Spectrum Gaming Group provides the following additional insight to factors impacting December’s business climate:
“On a year-over-year calendar day basis, December 2011 had one more “weekend” day (a Saturday, New Year’s Eve) versus December 2010. Overall, there were 26 public events held in December 2011, versus 25 comparable events in December 2010, an increase of 4.0 percent.
“According to the National Weather Service, the average temperature for December reported at Atlantic City was 43 degrees Fahrenheit. This was considerably warmer than normal and than December of prior year. Additionally, there was no material snowfall in the region in December 2011, while in 2010 a major snowstorm that hit the region on Sunday, December 26.
“Average gas prices in the region in December 2011 were 8.3 percent higher versus December 2010 ($3.40 vs. $3.14 per gallon), but declined modestly during the month, from the first week of the month through the last, and were down from November 2011 ($3.50).”
The figures quoted above and others are available in the monthly Tourism Barometer, available online at http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/about/stats.aspx.
Atlantic City Airshow Thunder Over The Boardwalk® Takes To The Sky Friday, August 17, 2012
Atlantic City Airshow Thunder Over The Boardwalk®
Takes To The Sky Friday, August 17, 2012
(Atlantic City, NJ, December 12, 2011) -The Atlantic City Airshow Thunder Over The Boardwalk® returns to Atlantic City for its 10th year on Friday, August 17, 2012. Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Joseph Kelly made the announcement.
“This year, the Atlantic City Airshow is returning in full force to the beach and Boardwalk with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights agreeing to headline the show once again,” said Kelly. “The show will take place on a Friday, allowing many other events and activities to be scheduled in the days leading up to the show.”
“The Airshow has grown into an international event, with community and city-wide participation at all levels,” said Jeffrey Vasser, president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. “The show continues to attract more and more attendees and has become Atlantic City’s signature summer event.”
Along with performances and demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, past airshow demonstrations and flybys have included the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Air National Guard and civilian acts. Last year’s performance by the Canadian Skyhawks maintained the airshow’s international status for the second year in a row.
The Atlantic City Airshow Thunder Over The Boardwalk® is a community partnership between the Greater Atlantic City Chamber; the 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard; South Jersey Transportation Authority; FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center; The Atlantic City International Airport; David Schultz Airshows, LLC; the City of Atlantic City; and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.
The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the host airport for the Atlantic City Airshow. The majority of airshow performers take off and land via ACY even though the Atlantic City Airshow takes place over the beach and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Sponsorship packages are available for the 2012 Atlantic City Airshow. Those interested in becoming a sponsor should contact Greater Atlantic City Chamber Director of Member Events Elisa Monroe at 609-345-4524, ext. 12.
