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JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort Introduces New Ballroom
The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix has unveiled the Saguaro Ballroom, which features more than 50,000 square-feet of meeting and event space. The ballroom offers 15,000 square feet of outdoor space on the resort’s Sunset Lawn and is pillar-free to give guests maximum flexibility for exhibits and events, management says. The resort also offers 950 guest rooms, 10 dining venues, a spa and two championship golf courses. For more information, click here.

CatHouse a Hotspot for Events on the Strip
The new CatHouse, located at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is a 7,100 square-foot venue inspired by a 19th century European bordello, management says. The night club can accommodate private events from 10 to 650 guests. The CatHouse has two rooms: The Loungerie, which features hundreds of small, personal effects from European bordellos, and the Chandelier Room, a combination of world-class restaurant and upscale lounge. For more information, click here

Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort Completes Renovation
Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort, located in Calistoga, Calif., completed a major renovation of The Victorian, a five-bedroom home on the resort property. The home maintains its 19th century allure, management says, and also provides guests with modern amenities such as iPod docking stations and wireless Internet access. The resort, which can accommodate groups of up to 20, offers three mineral pools, mud baths and various spa treatments. Spa and lodging packages are available. For more information, click here

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Cigar Catering for Upscale Events
CF Dominica Cigars provides cigar rollers – known as cigar catering--for events in 19 cities. The entertainers are popular at high-profile, celebrity events, the company says. CF Dominica Cigars, which come in a variety of gourmet flavors, are being introduced into retail stores as well.
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"Clouds" Send Messages into the Sky
Special events company SnowMasters uses a special fluid, high-tech equipment and helium to create Flogos, which look and float in the sky like clouds. Flogos can travel 20 to 30 miles, float up to 20,000 feet, and be molded into any shape to be used for advertising, sporting events and corporate events, the manufacturer says. Flogo-making machines are available for one-day rentals or to lease long-term.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 102 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

Green Products to Promote Events
Monkey Joe Speak offers eco-friendly products to promote expos, events, teams and companies. Products include bamboo-based ball hats and golf shirts, pens made from recycled tires and totes from jute. The company also offers organic, recycled and earth-friendly fabrics, papers and plastics.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 103 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.