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INDUSTRY NEWS NATIONAL: Encore, a global event technology and production services provider, launched its Overtime Savings Program in the U.S., along with additional people-first programs to further support its ongoing workforce in a seasonal industry. Powered by UKG’s payroll technology, this first-of-its-kind program aims to enhance financial wellness and stability for Encore’s frontline employees, many of whom work in markets that experience seasonal ebb and flow of business volumes. LAS VEGAS: Netflix and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino announced plans to open a new dining experience with Netflix Bites Vegas, a one-year culinary residency. From screen to table, fans and foodies alike will be invited to a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience offering guests a savory journey that combines inspiration from hit Netflix titles with MGM Grand’s expertise in hospitality and immersive entertainment. Netflix Bites Vegas begins construction this month and will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner when it opens its doors at MGM Grand in early 2025. LOUISVILLE, KY.: Kentucky Venues announced the appointment of Roxie Ruckriegel as the new director of sales for the Kentucky Exposition Center. Ruckriegel brings nearly four decades of sales expertise, including a diverse background working with major hotel brands and deep familiarity with Louisville’s tourism and hospitality industries. NEW YORK: The New York City Tourism Foundation announced honorees for this year's New York City Tourism Foundation Gala, which will take place Dec. 9 at The Plaza Hotel. This year's honorees are prominent leaders who have significantly contributed to New York City’s tourism industry and played an integral part in its continued recovery. Fred Dixon, president and CEO of Brand USA and former president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions, is among the honorees. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.: Hotel Valley Ho in downtown Scottsdale and its signature restaurant, ZuZu, are now Blue Zones Project Approved organizations. Hotel Valley Ho is the first hotel in Arizona to become a Blue Zones Project Approved worksite. The Blue Zones Project is an initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through changes in human-made surroundings, policy systems, and social networks. Its mission is to empower people to live longer and better through environmental and behavioral changes.
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