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CVB Showcase Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority nevada As the leading convention destination, Vegas means business Las Vegas is the premier destination for both leisure and business travel. It has been the leading convention destination for 15 consecutive years, and the city’s resorts have invested billions of dollars to develop state-of-the-art meeting facilities to accommodate any size or nature of group. Las Vegas hosts over 22,000 such events every year, and its service and amenities are unparalleled. MEETING FACILITIES In 2008, 5.9 million convention and trade show delegates traveled to Las Vegas, generating $8.5 billion in non-gaming revenue. Las Vegas hosts the largest number of Tradeshow Week’s top 200 largest conventions and rents more convention space than any other U.S. city. Currently, Las Vegas has more than 10 million square feet of convention and meeting space and three of the 10 largest convention centers in the country, including the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 2.3 million square feet, Mandalay Bay’s 1.7 million-square-foot conference center, and the 2.25 millionsquare-foot Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Las Vegas resorts have invested billions of dollars into the technology, amenities, and service of the meeting facilities to ensure every event is the best it can possibly be. DINING Once known for its all-you-caneat buffets and bargain shrimp cocktails, Las Vegas has transformed itself into a top culinary destination. Within a decade, Las Vegas has redefined the culinary and wine experience by offering the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs and world-class restaurants, more Master Sommeliers than any other city in the world, and more wine sold per capita than in any other destination. Las Vegas’ credibility as one of the globe’s centers for fine dining grew even more when, in 2008, it became the fourth U.S. city to be profiled in the Michelin Guide, the prestigious restaurant and lodging guidebook. ATTRACTIONS When you’re not winning in the casino, lounging by the pool, or savoring delicious cuisine, you’ll find that Las Vegas has a variety of must-see attractions and entertainment options to keep you and the whole family occupied. From thrilling roller coasters to virtual-reality simulator rides and erupting volcanoes to wax museums, Las Vegas’ attractions appeal to guests of all ages, interests, and budgets. Most importantly, the attractions of Las Vegas are available well into the evening to avoid interfering with the day’s business. GETTING THERE McCarran International Airport has direct service from more than 110 cities and is located minutes from the resort/convention corridor. CONTACT Michael Goldsmith Sr. Director of Convention Sales Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (702) 892-0711 mgoldsmith@lvcva.com www.lvcva.com www.vegasmeansbusiness.com LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER Total Meeting and Exhibit Space: 2.3 million sf Meeting Rooms: 144 26 September 21, 2009 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.lvcva.com http://www.vegasmeansbusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Meeting News - September 21, 2009

Meeting News - September 21, 2009

Contents
Pricing Forecast
Newsmaker
Meetings Spotlight
Event Profile

Meeting News - September 21, 2009

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Meeting News - September 21, 2009

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