CAESARS POCONO RESORTS PROMOTES DANIEL DRAKE TO EXECUTIVE CHEF

LAKEVILLE, PA—Caesars Pocono Resorts announced today the promotion of Dan Drake to Executive Chef at Cove Haven Resort.

In his new position, Drake will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of all food served in the resort’s restaurants and for the Breakfast in Bed amenity. He will directly supervise the kitchen culinary team, and his many responsibilities will include the hiring, training, development and scheduling of employees.

Drake has been with Caesars Pocono Resorts since 2003, most recently serving as Sous Chef. Drake previously worked in the Sports Palace at Cove Haven Resort. Prior to joining the company, Drake was the Kitchen Manager at Ehrhardts Waterfront Resort.

He attended Wallenpaupack Area High School and graduated from Northampton Community College with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.

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About Caesars Pocono Resorts

Caesars Pocono Resorts, a hospitality/entertainment company comprised of three couples-only resorts—Cove Haven Resort (Lakeville, PA), Paradise Stream Resort (Mount Pocono, PA) and Pocono Palace Resort (Marshalls Creek, PA)— are the Poconos’ leading resorts, featuring unique accommodations and popular all-inclusive packages. The world-famous, all-inclusive resorts are home of the 7-foot tall Champagne Glass Whirlpool Bath-for-Two. Caesars Pocono Resorts are the only resorts in the Poconos to earn both the AAA Three-Diamond Award and the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau’s Quality Assurance Award. All three resorts, which feature over 600 luxurious suites, are part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s hospitality brands -- Sheraton, Westin, W, Four Points, Le Meridien, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-233-4141 or visit www.CPResorts.com.

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