Harrah's
CEO Welcomes Employees Back to New Orleans
Gary Loveman, chairman, chief
executive officer and president of Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc., visited Harrah's New Orleans
today to welcome back employees to the casino.
Approximately 1,250 employees will be on hand
when the casino, restaurants, and shops open
prior to Mardi Gras 2006.
"We
think Harrah's can play an important leadership
role in reinvigorating tourism here in New Orleans,"
said Gary Loveman. "We think launching
our reopening here at the beginning of the Mardi
Gras season is a great time to do it."
New
Orleans and the Gulf Coast are important components
of Harrah's future. Harrah's has a substantial
presence in New Orleans, including a new hotel
tower scheduled to open in the third quarter
of 2006.
"New
Orleans deserves your support," said Loveman.
"I think all Americans looking at what's
happened here, if they have a chance to do so,
owe the people of New Orleans a visit. And,
they'll be grateful for it," he continued.
Harrah's
is focused on reestablishing the tourism industry
to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. "Our
plans for investment in New Orleans haven't
skipped a beat," said Loveman. "Our
commitment to the Gulf Coast has increased since
the storms."
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