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On April 1st, gaytravel.com will launch the ‘Why I Like’ campaign. For two weeks contestants can post their best local New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Long Beach and San Francisco tips. The creator of the most popular tip (the tip with the most “hearts”- the site’s measure of a tip’s popularity) will win a trip to that city. Prizes will include a weekend stay at a luxury Loews Hotel, Hotel CURRENT (in Long Beach) or The Opal (in San Francisco) and a free dinner for two. Each hotel room will be stocked with a gaytravel.com deluxe gift basket. Contestants can create listings for local tips, a bar or club, restaurants or things to do. To win, contestants need to have a member profile on gaytravel.com. www.gaytravel.com/people Site visitors can vote for tips on gaytravel.com, Facebook.com/gaytrave l and Twitter @gaytravel. The winners of the contest will be named on April 22nd. Contestants will only be eligible to win one prize. gaytravel.com has provided the LGBT community with exp

Harrah’s New Orleans is pleased to announce the hiring of the newest member of its leadership team. Richard Brower has been appointed Director of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and Ethnic Marketing . Harrah’s New Orleans is one of the first in the gaming industry to offer this position. Brower most recently served as Strategic Development & Marketing Director for the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. A specialist in new technology, Brower will provide consulting and expertise in Internet marketing and social media to market to various diverse groups. “The LGBT and ethnic communities make up so much of our customer base,” said LuAnn Pappas, Vice President of Marketing at Harrah’s New Orleans. “New Orleans is regarded as a gay-friendly tourist town so it is important we have someone in this position to make sure we are welcoming to all groups, no matter their sexual orientation or race.” Brower attended George Washington University School of B