Association Executive - September/October 2007 - (Page 21)

MEETING IN ATLANTIC CITY Trump Taj Mahal Transforming Business Meetings from Blah to Ahhhh! Trump Taj Mahal Transforms Ordinary Meetings into Business “Experiences” ith Atlantic City, N.J., undergoing an incredible transformation, it should come as no surprise that the Trump Taj Mahal is also undergoing many upgrades and renovations. At the Taj Mahal, you’ll ﬁnd state-of-the-art amenities and award-winning service combined with luxurious rooms, exciting entertainment, a variety of dining and shopping choices and a location that’s easily accessible from Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C. Make business a pleasure by hosting your meetings, corporate outings and conventions at the Taj Mahal. The Taj boasts 140,000 square feet of space that can be easily conﬁgured for intimate meetings of 20 to elaborate affairs in elegant ballrooms, in addition to an impressive 63,000 square feet of arena space. All conference rooms are outﬁtted with the latest audiovisual and telecommunications equipment. The Taj Mahal Meeting Sales Team can work with planners to orchestrate a convention, regional meeting or trade expo with professionalism and class. Under their expert management and guidance, meetings are truly successful and stressfree. No detail is overlooked. Every step of the way, the talented Taj team is there for you, overseeing each phase of your event—from planning to execution. Along with top-notch meeting and convention facilities, the Taj Mahal is in the midst of many important upgrades. Construction of the nearly 800-room tower is well underway and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2008. Each standard room will have a large marble shower, ﬂ at-screen televisions and ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows for a breathtaking view of the city and Atlantic Ocean. The existing hotel tower recently was reappointed with pillow top mattresses, luxury bedding, and plasma, high-deﬁnition TVs. Wireless Internet access is available in each standard room and suite. Additionally, a business center is available for your “away from the ofﬁce” needs. After a full day of business, guests can relax and unwind in a wide variety of venues, including an Olympic-size indoor pool and newly renovated health club. Treat yourself to some quality time at The Spa, a ﬁrst-class sanctuary offering holistic massages, calming hydrotherapy baths and even a relaxing sauna. Relax in one of our lounges including Ego Bar and Lounge, which is open 24 hours and features live entertainment and 26 plasma TVs, or Casbah, a New Yorkstyle nightclub. Dining at the Taj is all about choices. Choose from gourmet restaurants for Angus Beef Prime, Seafood and Chops to more casual offerings such as the worldfamous Hard Rock Café and several new eateries on Spice Road. Spice Road is a collection of eateries and shops along a beautifully-designed entryway to the hotel. The restaurants have short names that identify, in a word, the type of fare. They include Burger, for big juicy burgers, hot fries and milkshakes, Freeze, offering frozen cocktails; Plate, a 24-hour cafe serving that seats 300; GO, a great place to go for wraps, salads, gelato and more; and Candy, a sugar lover’s paradise. Additional dining concepts are being considered, and will be announced in the near future. Shops include Caché and Marshall Rousso, Trump Exchange, Accents, and Stem by David Tutera, a haven where you can create a gift of ﬂowers that will be appreciated and remembered. Looking for entertainment? Catch a spectacular show at the spacious Mark G. Etess Arena. Performances range from headliners, comedians, sporting events and more. For those who love non-stop gaming action, the casino ﬂoor has added new games, in addition to an updated look. It features more than 3,000 slots in a variety of denominations, a large Poker Room and 130 table games such as Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Baccarat. The new Asian Pit offers Pai Gow Poker, Mini and Midi-Baccarat and Pai Gow Tiles. No other destination can offer your meetings the level of service, ﬂexibility or location than Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City. Your meeting planners will thank you for hosting your meetings and conventions in this seaside resort, with amenities and experiences travelers have now come to expect from a destination. Trump Taj Mahal can offer this and more! The Taj Mahal possesses the kind of versatility, attention to detail and spectacular service that will make any meeting or convention an undisputed success. Trump Taj Mahal. The name says it all. ✦ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007 AS SOC I A TI ON E X E C U TI V E W 21

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Contents From the CEO The Executive's Role in Internship Programs 12 Weeks to Sink or Swim Book Beat Inside NYSAE Winning the War for Talent The Not-for-Profit Edge: Recruiting & Retaining Generation X Burnout Busters: 10 Ways to Cope When Work Gets Overwhelming Meeting in Atlantic City Save the Dates Index of Advertisers

Association Executive - September/October 2007

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