It’s not too early to begin planning to attend the national convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, which is coming to the Southwest this year. It’s set for October 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. October may seem far off, but time does fly.
The program is still being crafted, but you can bookmark this URL at the SPJ National website — or, why not? Go ahead and register because it’s sure to offer a program you won’t want to miss, along with all the fun of Vegas. Here, from Vegas.com is a description of Planet Hollywood:
Shining in the spotlight of the Las Vegas Strip, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino boasts gourmet restaurants, world-class shopping and dazzling entertainment that has hotel-casino patrons cheering for an encore.
Like the plot of a motion picture, this classic Las Vegas casino – where Elvis and Priscilla Presley were married – once rose from the dead: It was imploded in 1998 and then rebuilt from the ground up. As for its most recent dazzling special effect, the Aladdin lifted the curtain to Hollywood in Sin City when it was reborn as Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Since Planet Hollywood’s arrival, the property has made a metamorphosis from its lackluster Arabian-theme into a high-tech, retro-chic attraction unlike any other Strip property.
Though infused with a taste of Hollywood culture, the vibe at Planet Hollywood is intended to be welcoming and unpretentious. Who knows, you might even find yourself sitting down to play blackjack next to Jack Black.
A great chance to learn new tricks, meet new friends, network like crazy, and have a hoot to boot. We’ll keep you informed as details of the program emerge.