What did Landry’s get for $290,000 when they paid Bill Clinton to run his mouth?
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President Bill Clinton delivered a Keynote Address to more than 1,300 Landry’s employees and vendors. The group was gathered at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas for the 2014 Landry’s General Manager’s Conference.
At the conference, President Bill Clinton shared his thoughts on leadership and global issues.
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
WHERE:
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
CUTLINE:
President Bill Clinton and Tilman J. Fertitta, President, Chairman and Sole Owner of Landry’s, Inc.
Landry’s, Inc. is a multinational, diversified restaurant, hospitality, gaming and entertainment company based in Houston, Texas. The company operates more than 500 high-end and casual dining establishments around the world, including well-known concepts such as Landry’s Seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Rainforest Cafe, Morton’s The Steakhouse, The Oceanaire, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood, Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Claim Jumper and Mastro’s Restaurants. Landry’s also operates a group of signature restaurants, including Vic & Anthony’s, Grotto, Willie G’s and others. Landry’s gaming division includes the renowned Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino concept, with locations in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nev.; Atlantic City, N.J.; and Biloxi, Miss., with a fifth location coming to Lake Charles, La. in 2014. Landry’s entertainment and hospitality divisions encompass popular destinations including the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk, Aquarium Restaurants and other exciting attractions, coupled with deluxe accommodations throughout the Houston and Galveston area, including the luxurious San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center on Galveston Island.
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