More than 28,000 nightclub and bar industry professionals have arrived for the annual Nightclub & Bar Convention, one of America’s biggest and most important nightlife and beverage industry events of the year, and celebrities in attendance include Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Dave Navarro, Matt Sorum, Willie Gault and syndicated radio star Tom Leykis, who gave the keynote speech. Additionally, porn stars Jesse Jane were hand to launch her tequila brand, and Ron Jeremy will launch his brand of rum.

Vibrant nightlife events, a rocking exhibit hall, and interactive education both in the classroom and on the show floor are all part of what keeps the hospitality industry professionals coming back year after year.  Highlights from the show included:

Mega-club of the Year
• The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, N.J.

New Club of the Year
• FLUXX, San Diego

Nightclub of the Year
• Webster Hall, New York

Ongoing Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Fashion Industry Nights at Baja Sharkeez, Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Resident DJ of the Year
• Chris Garcia at Playhouse Hollywood, Los Angeles

Single Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Moulin Rouge Anniversary Party at Kiss & Fly, Austin, Texas

Ultralounge of the Year
• SL, New York

Las Vegas Nightclub Award Winners

Las Vegas Dayclub of the Year
• Liquid Pool Lounge, Aria Resort & Casino

Las Vegas Mega-club of the Year
• Pure, Caesars Palace

Las Vegas New Club of the Year
• Haze Nightclub, Aria Resort & Casino

Las Vegas Nightclub of the Year
• Tryst, Wynn Las Vegas

Las Vegas Ongoing Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Vice Sundays, Lavo Las Vegas

Las Vegas Resident DJ of the Year
• Kaskade at Encore Beach Club

Las Vegas Single Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Erick Morillo Labor Day Weekend at Tao

Bar Award Winners

Bartender of the Year
• Jackson Cannon, Eastern Standard, Boston

Beer Bar of the Year
• ChurchKey, Washington, D.C.

Cocktail Lounge of the Year
• Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco

Hotel Bar of the Year
• Eastern Standard, Hotel Commonwealth, Boston

Small Wonder Bar of the Year
• Embury, Pittsburgh

Sports Bar of the Year
• The Tavern Downtown, Denver

Wine Bar of the Year
• Mercy Wine Bar, Dallas

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