Tourism boards typically use gaming to attract new visitors to their area, making them often unrecognized and underutilized champions of the industry. Just as casinos depend on tourism to drive their business, so too does tourism depend on casino operations and their related attractions in many jurisdictions around the world. During this session, learn how casino companies and tourism boards can support each others’ efforts vis-à-vis new business and government support. Executives from both sides of the equation are on hand to discuss their successful partnerships.

Moderator:
Judy Patterson, Senior Vice President & Executive Director, American Gaming Association (AGA)

Speakers:
Wes Ehrecke, President, Iowa Gaming Association
Rob O’Keefe, Director, Partnership Development, R&R Partners
Jeff Vasser, Executive Director, Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority (ACCVA)