Posts by Christine Faria
25 Years of Laughs, Smiles and Holiday Cheer!
Laugh with us! We put together this blooper reel of some of our best, err… funniest moments caught on camera during our 25th anniversary year. Hit play for behind-the-scenes banter and fun! “I APPRECIATE YOU.” Have you heard this more recently? This power phrase – as dubbed by blog and news headlines – has…
Read MoreIs It Too Late to Prepare for Miles on the Tradeshow Floor?
Video tips to avoid sore feet and backs at tradeshows At the beginning of the year, Raving Marketing Manager Gency Warren and I were having a discussion about how much our steps per day had fallen now that we were working from our home offices. We thought about the thousands of steps we accumulate at…
Read MoreWhy I’m NOT a Weirdo and not Ready for the Roaring Twenties
I am not a weirdo. Hi, my name is Chris and I have been in quarantine for almost a year now. Why am I feeling like Stuart Smalley (SNL) and need to affirm that I’m good enough? I was emailing back and forth with someone in the industry when the National Indian Gaming Association recently…
Read More20 Years as a Raver
I wasn’t going to make this Industry Report all about me. I was going to make it all about our conference, Raving NEXT: Analytics and Marketing Conference that starts today virtually – it’s not too late to join us! But the two stories go hand in hand. This year is the 20th year that the Raving NEXT…
Read MoreMarketing and Operations Best Practices Born Out of Disruption
Sure, we exhaust ourselves almost daily with what we DON’T know. When will it be safe to be at full capacity? When will all of our guests feel 100% comfortable and return to our resorts? When will we be able to gather socially or conduct business without concern? We shake our snow-globes, peer into our…
Read MoreWell Phooey! No Deviled Eggs This Week
So, yup. It’s home alone for the Faria’s this year. Jim and I just might make mac and cheese out of the blue box (a rare treat) and eat the frozen cookie dough we bought from the neighborhood kid for dessert this Thursday. See, the two people that I sincerely enjoy going the extra mile…
Read MoreWill the Real Michael Hochman Please Put the Suit On
Lilly (12) and Lucy (9), daughters of our great friend Michael Hochman, Vice President Casino Operations, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN, put on their dad’s suit and explain how their facility is preparing for guests to arrive when they reopen. Thanks Michael for giving us a laugh this Monday morning and we wish the best to…
Read MoreWhat Does Memorial Day Mean this Year?
During the last (almost) two decades, I’ve had the privilege to talk about the traditions of Memorial Day and the importance of taking a moment to remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. Please join me this weekend, and especially this Monday, when I…
Read MoreNorthern Quest Resort & Casino and Kalispel Casino Operational Executive Team Share their Post-Opening Results
with Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine through an Interactive Roundtable Reno, NV – Over 130 attendees representing commercial and Tribal casinos throughout the US, Canada, Europe and even Mexico gathered yesterday, May 14, 2020 for an interactive roundtable. The Kalispel Tribe opened both of their casinos on May 5 and in the spirit of collaboration…
Read MoreRaving Summer Cookout Cookbook
Raving and Friends Summer Recipes and Their Stories for Impressing Friends, Family and Neighbors You may just be as bored with cooking as we are these days! So we asked fellow Ravers and friends to send us their favorite summer recipes that are a “must have” during summer barbecues. Most of these recipes were handed…
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