LAS VEGAS NO. 1 TRADE SHOW DESTINATION FOR 16 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas continued its reign as the No. 1 trade show destination in North America, hosting the most "Tradeshow Week 200" largest shows for the sixteenth consecutive year in 2009. "Billions of dollars have been invested in the facilities, amenities, and service to make Las Vegas the premier convention destination and that collaborative effort continues to pay dividends," said Rossi Ralenkotter, resident/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Las Vegas h…
Continue ReadingRALENKOTTER PICKED TO LEAD U.S. TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOARD
LAS VEGAS - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced that Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President/CEO Rossi Ralenkotter has been chosen to lead the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. "It is an honor to be selected as the chair of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and I would like to thank Secretary Locke for the appointment," Ralenkotter said. "I look forward to working with the board to continue to promote the importance of the travel and tourism industry …
Continue ReadingNEW YEAR BRINGS CONVENTION SEASON, OPTIMISM CES Kicks Off Busy 2010 Trade Show Calendar
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas launches into 2010 quickly, kicking off the year with a very busy convention calendar. In the first quarter alone, the destination will host 11 conventions with more than 25,000 attendees, the top six of which will attract nearly 400,000 visitors and provide an economic boost of more than $620 million. "December featured numerous special events and America's Party on New Year's Eve, and we are excited to carry that momentum into 2010 with some of the world's largest tra…
Continue ReadingIMEX launches new US show - IMEX America
A brand new trade show for the US meetings industry was announced in Las Vegas today (October 28th, 2009) by Ray Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group.Bloom was joined by Bruce MacMillan, CEO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Chris Meyer, Vice President of Sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in announcing the launch of IMEX America - America's worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. The new show will take place at the Sands Expo Convention Center at the Venetian/Palazzo from 11 - 13 October 2011 and will benefit from a Strategic Partnership with MPI, as well as a broad coa…
Continue ReadingBritish Airways Brings Non-Stop Service to Las Vegas
New partnership opens first service to London HeathrowLAS VEGAS - Another British invasion touched down in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 25, with the arrival of the inaugural flight for British Airways. The new daily, non-stop service is from London's Heathrow Airport to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. "This new partnership provides more access for the world to experience Las Vegas" said Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, chairman of the board of directors for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). "The strength of the tw…
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