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Las Vegas CEO Ralenkotter Calls for National Agenda to Strengthen Meetings Industry

WASHINGTON, DC - Rossi Ralenkotter, president & CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, today called for a new national agenda to strengthen the future of the $460 billion meetings and events industry. Ralenkotter issued the call to action ... More

2011 BRINGS SECOND HIGHEST VISITOR COUNT IN LAS VEGAS HISTORY, RECORD TARGETED IN 2012

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced today that the destination attracted 38.9 million visitors in 2011, the second highest visitor total in history.
"The numbers reflect the strength of o... More

ABC KIDS EXPO RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV - The ABC Kids Expo is returning to Las Vegas for its 2013 trade show after what will be a two-year break from the city. The expo, a private trade show for the juvenile products industry, had been held in Las Vegas every year since launching in 2... More

LVCVA COMMENDS OBAMA FOR TOURISM FOCUS

Executive Order Puts Tourism At Top Of Agenda

LAS VEGAS - President Barack Obama expressed his support of the tourism industry today by signing an Executive Order that charges several agencies with creating new initiatives to promote tourism to and within the U.S., including improving visa processing, exp... More

LVCC TO PROVIDE FREE WI-FI IN PUBLIC AREAS

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention Center, in partnership with Smart City Networks, will be expanding its free Wi-Fi access to customers in all public areas.
"In today's always connected world, Wi-Fi is another vital tool that is essential to co... More

LAS VEGAS NO. 1 TRADE SHOW DESTINATION - AGAIN New List Marks 17th Consecutive Year On Top

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas has been named the No. 1 trade show destination for the seventeenth consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network's (TSNN) "2010 TSNN 250 US Trade Shows" list.

"We are proud to maintain our standing as the top trade show ... More

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER DESIGNATED WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE

LVCVA, CEA Partner In Venture

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producers of the International CES, have signed an agreement that will designate the Las Vegas Convention Center as an official World Trade Center si... More

LV Convention Center Upgrades Wireless Capabilities

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) has partnered with Smart City Networks to ensure that the facility continues to keep pace with the world's reliance on staying connected with a recent upgrade to 802.11n wireless capability.

"As one of the... More

LVCC, SEMA RECYCLE 86% OF SHOW WASTE

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) recorded its highest percentage of recycled materials from a major trade show during the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show at 86 percent.

"We are very proud to have diverted more th... More

SEMA SHOW EXPECTING BIG CROWDS

Recent Shows Experience Record Attendance at LVCC

LAS VEGAS - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) opens its doors to automotive enthusiasts this week to a big crowd, continuing a string of successful conventions at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"We are expecting a busy show for SEMA this ... More

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER JOINS INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS CENTER GROUP

LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) has joined the International Association of Convention Centres as part of its objective to be a leader in and advocate for the convention industry.

"As a leading center both domestically and around the wor... More

LAS VEGAS NO. 1 TRADE SHOW DESTINATION FOR 16 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas has been named the No. 1 trade show destination for the seventeenth consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network's (TSNN) "2010 TSNN 250 US Trade Shows" list.

"We are proud to maintain our standing as the top trade show ... More

RALENKOTTER 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 th... More

NEW 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 visit... More

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