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Las Vegas, the symbol of fun in the world. Probably you know some facts about Vegas, but here are some that you are maybe not familiar with.

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Mr. Chris Meyer, Vice President of Sales and Executive Director of World Trade Center Las Vegas
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It was founded in 1905, and earned status of the city in 1911. The capital of Nevada is Carson City, not Las Vegas, as most people think, but it is the biggest city in this state. The city itself is full of neon signs and lights, but since they are replaced oft\u0006en, the old ones you can
\nfind in Neon museum. You can see the rail in Vegas, but there are no trains and you cannot reach Vegas by train. They are standing to witness the past. Famous sign \u201cWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas\u201c is actually few kilometers outside the city, in Paradise. And many more\u2026
\nAbout interesti\u0004ng topics for event managers and event organizers, we talked with Mr. Chris Meyer, Vice President of Sales and Execu\u0004ve Director of World Trade Center Las Vegas.

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What would be advantages or benefits for meeti\u0005ng planners when they organize an event in Las Vegas?

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No other desti\u0004nati\u0004on on earth has evolved to host visitors in the way Las Vegas has. Whether traveling for business or leisure, our industry partners do a phenomenal job crea\u0004ting experiences and memories that won\u2019t be forgo\btten. There are a lot of advantages to holding your mee\u0004ting in Las Vegas. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 11.5 million square feet of meeti\u0004ngs and conven\u0004tion space, Las Vegas offers the best group proposi\u0004tion in the world. Research shows that conven\u0004tion a\bttendance increases 8 percent when shows are relocated to Las Vegas, and that att\bendees spend more \u0004time in meeti\u0004ngs and on the trade show floor when programs are held in Las Vegas.\"\"

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How many business visitors did you have in 2017? Is the number increased comparing to 2016?

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Las Vegas welcomed a record-breaking 6.6 million business travelers in 2017. Addi\u0004tionally, the des\u0004tinati\u0004on has been named the No. 1 trade show des\u0004tina\u0004tion in North America for the past 24 consecuti\u0004ve years according Trade Show News Network (TSNN). Approximately 22,000 meeti\u0004ngs and conventi\u0004ons are hosted in the desti\u0004na\u0004tion annually and confidence in the mee\u0004tings and conven\u0004tion industry is strong with mul\u0004tiple resort partners throughout the des\u0004tina\u0004tion developing and renova\u0004tion meeti\u0004ng space.

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Majority of your business guests are coming from which part of the world/country?

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Las Vegas welcomed a total of 5.7 million internati\u0004onal visitors in 2016. Top internati\u0004onal markets for business visita\u0004tion include Japan, Brazil, India and China. Top international markets for overall internati\u0004onal visita\u0004tion include Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

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What is the biggest business event that is organized in Las Vegas so far? How many a ettndees were there?

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Las Vegas is home to 47 of the largest trade shows hosted in the United States according to TSNN. In 2017, CONEXPO-CON/AGG secured the top spot with more than 2.67 million square feet of exhibit space 128,000 att\bendees and 2,375 exhibitors. Coming in at the No. 2
\nspot on the list was the Consumer Technology Association\u2019s CES 2018. The January show spanned 2.6 million net square feet, also at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other venues in the city, and drew more than 182,000 att\bendees.

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Please tell us something about strategic plans for this and next year?

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The LVCVA is commi\btted to maintaining the des\u0004tina\u0004tion\u2019s reputati\u0004on as the top locati\u0004on for business travel. In October 2016, the Nevada State Legislature approved legislati \u0004on to help fund the expansion and renova\u0004tion of the Las Vegas Conven\u0004tion Center. The Las Vegas Conven\u0004tion Center District (LVCCD) project, which celebrated a groundbreaking in January 2017, will add 600,000 square feet of exhibit space, new mee\u0004ting rooms and other amenities, as well as renovati\u0004ng the enti\u0004re existing property. The project will conti\u0004nue to cement Las Vegas as North America\u2019s premier business desti\u0004nati\u0004on, allowing shows to grow in both square footage and a\bttendance. The expansion is expected to be complete in December 2020, in advance of CES 2021. In addi\u0004tion to the landmark LVCCD project, confidence in this industry sector is supported by more than $15 billion in des\u0004tinati\u0004on-wide investment in renovati\u0004ng and developing over 2.8 million square feet of new mee\u0004ting facili\u0004ties throughout the Las Vegas area. Addi\u0004tionally, we will con\u0004tinue to leverage World Trade Center Las Vegas business brand acti\u0004vi\u0004ties for the benefit of our clients and partners. Our goal is to develop ini\u0004tia\u0004ves that will foster relati\u0004onships and increase par\u0004ticipa\u0004tion in Las Vegas trade show and associa\u0004tion client events.\"\"

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As cover story of this issue is Personaliza\u0005tion of events, what can be seen and done in Vegas for this purpose?

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The sheer magnitude of op\u0004tions in Las Vegas sets us apart from any other des\u0004tina\u0004tion. There is a dazzling array of opti\u0004ons for mee\u0004tings planners, including unique venues and experiences, as well as accommodati\u0004ons for varying budgets. Any group interested in experiencing Las Vegas should certainly contact the LVCVA to be put in contact with a desti\u0004na\u0004tion specialist who can assist in bringing a meeti\u0004ng planner\u2019s vision to life. With more than 11 million square feet of mee\u0004ting space in the des\u0004tinati\u0004on, there is no shortage of opportunity to create events and experiences of all sizes and scopes. In Las Vegas, op\u0004tions are endless. Call or email the LVCVA, because our experts can help and all of our advice is free.

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The post Las Vegas \u2013 The Capital of Fun appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Las Vegas, the symbol of fun in the world. Probably you know some facts about Vegas, but here are some that you are maybe not familiar with.\nMr. Chris Meyer, Vice President of Sales and Executive Director of World Trade Center Las Vegas\nIt was founded in 1905, and earned status of the city in 1911. The capital of Nevada is Carson City, not Las Vegas, as most people think, but it is the biggest city in this state. The city itself is full of neon signs and lights, but since they are replaced oft\u0006en, the old ones you can\nfind in Neon museum. You can see the rail in Vegas, but there are no trains and you cannot reach Vegas by train. They are standing to witness the past. Famous sign \u201cWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas\u201c is actually few kilometers outside the city, in Paradise. And many more\u2026\nAbout interesti\u0004ng topics for event managers and event organizers, we talked with Mr. Chris Meyer, Vice President of Sales and Execu\u0004ve Director of World Trade Center Las Vegas.\nWhat would be advantages or benefits for meeti\u0005ng planners when they organize an event in Las Vegas?\nNo other desti\u0004nati\u0004on on earth has evolved to host visitors in the way Las Vegas has. Whether traveling for business or leisure, our industry partners do a phenomenal job crea\u0004ting experiences and memories that won\u2019t be forgo\btten. There are a lot of advantages to holding your mee\u0004ting in Las Vegas. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 11.5 million square feet of meeti\u0004ngs and conven\u0004tion space, Las Vegas offers the best group proposi\u0004tion in the world. Research shows that conven\u0004tion a\bttendance increases 8 percent when shows are relocated to Las Vegas, and that att\bendees spend more \u0004time in meeti\u0004ngs and on the trade show floor when programs are held in Las Vegas.\nHow many business visitors did you have in 2017? Is the number increased comparing to 2016?\nLas Vegas welcomed a record-breaking 6.6 million business travelers in 2017. Addi\u0004tionally, the des\u0004tinati\u0004on has been named the No. 1 trade show des\u0004tina\u0004tion in North America for the past 24 consecuti\u0004ve years according Trade Show News Network (TSNN). Approximately 22,000 meeti\u0004ngs and conventi\u0004ons are hosted in the desti\u0004na\u0004tion annually and confidence in the mee\u0004tings and conven\u0004tion industry is strong with mul\u0004tiple resort partners throughout the des\u0004tina\u0004tion developing and renova\u0004tion meeti\u0004ng space.\nMajority of your business guests are coming from which part of the world/country?\nLas Vegas welcomed a total of 5.7 million internati\u0004onal visitors in 2016. Top internati\u0004onal markets for business visita\u0004tion include Japan, Brazil, India and China. Top international markets for overall internati\u0004onal visita\u0004tion include Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.\nWhat is the biggest business event that is organized in Las Vegas so far? How many a ettndees were there?\nLas Vegas is home to 47 of the largest trade shows hosted in the United States according to TSNN. In 2017, CONEXPO-CON/AGG secured the top spot with more than 2.67 million square feet of exhibit space 128,000 att\bendees and 2,375 exhibitors. Coming in at the No. 2\nspot on the list was the Consumer Technology Association\u2019s CES 2018. The January show spanned 2.6 million net square feet, also at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other venues in the city, and drew more than 182,000 att\bendees.\n\nPlease tell us something about strategic plans for this and next year?\nThe LVCVA is commi\btted to maintaining the des\u0004tina\u0004tion\u2019s reputati\u0004on as the top locati\u0004on for business travel. In October 2016, the Nevada State Legislature approved legislati \u0004on to help fund the expansion and renova\u0004tion of the Las Vegas Conven\u0004tion Center. The Las Vegas Conven\u0004tion Center District (LVCCD) project, which celebrated a groundbreaking in January 2017, will add 600,000 square feet of exhibit space, new mee\u0004ting rooms and other amenities, as well as renovati\u0004ng the enti\u0004re existing property. The project will conti\u0004nue to cement Las Vegas as North America\u2019s premier business desti\u0004nati\u0004on, allowing shows to grow in both square footage and a\bttendance. The expansion is expected to be complete in December 2020, in advance of CES 2021. In addi\u0004tion to the landmark LVCCD project, confidence in this industry sector is supported by more than $15 billion in des\u0004tinati\u0004on-wide investment in renovati\u0004ng and developing over 2.8 million square feet of new mee\u0004ting facili\u0004ties throughout the Las Vegas area. Addi\u0004tionally, we will con\u0004tinue to leverage World Trade Center Las Vegas business brand acti\u0004vi\u0004ties for the benefit of our clients and partners. Our goal is to develop ini\u0004tia\u0004ves that will foster relati\u0004onships and increase par\u0004ticipa\u0004tion in Las Vegas trade show and associa\u0004tion client events.\nAs cover story of this issue is Personaliza\u0005tion of events, what can be seen and done in Vegas for this purpose?\nThe sheer magnitude of op\u0004tions in Las Vegas sets us apart from any other des\u0004tina\u0004tion. There is a dazzling array of opti\u0004ons for mee\u0004tings planners, including unique venues and experiences, as well as accommodati\u0004ons for varying budgets. Any group interested in experiencing Las Vegas should certainly contact the LVCVA to be put in contact with a desti\u0004na\u0004tion specialist who can assist in bringing a meeti\u0004ng planner\u2019s vision to life. With more than 11 million square feet of mee\u0004ting space in the des\u0004tinati\u0004on, there is no shortage of opportunity to create events and experiences of all sizes and scopes. In Las Vegas, op\u0004tions are endless. Call or email the LVCVA, because our experts can help and all of our advice is free.\nThe post Las Vegas \u2013 The Capital of Fun appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-07-27T12:44:56+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-07-27T12:44:56+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-204912028.jpg", "tags": [ "convention bureaus", "Las Vegas", "Convention Bureaus" ] } ] }