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THE CORPORATE MEETING& INCENTIVE PLANNERS GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS TOP 10 REASONS TO MEET IN VEGAS SEE PAGE 6 2 THE CORPORATE MEETING & INCENTIVE PLANNERS GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS 3 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION join Las Vegas’ already legendary lineup of leisure pursuits. The variety of available options are a big reason meetings and conventions see higher attendance figures, Meyer says. Having so much entertainment in one location also offers event professionals a bonus: access to a wealth of available talent. A number of marquee entertainers maintain homes in the area and can be engaged. And scores of musicians, dancers, acrobats, musicians, comedians and other performers associated with the city’s many shows are available to energize trade shows and conventions. A clear advantage for meetings in Las Vegas is ease of access. Getting to Las Vegas has always been easy, thanks to more than 950 inbound and outbound flights from more than 130 U.S. and international markets serving McCarran International Airport. That’s not by ac- cident. “We work diligently with the airport and have our own airline development program, seeking out carriers to bring passengers to the destination,” Meyer says. “We’ve had some great wins lately, including new service from Amsterdam on KLM, new seasonal nonstop LATAM Airlines flights from Sao Paulo, new flights from Frontier and increased service by Delta.” American Airlines in partnership with Japan Airlines will add flights from Tokyo to Las LAS VEGAS Vegas to support strong demand during CES 2019. And international visitors to Las Vegas don’t need their arms twisted — in 2017 16 percent of travelers were from overseas, and interest remains strong. A WINNING FORMULA Hosting 21,300 meetings and a record-breaking 6.6 million the Sands Expo and Convention Center “There’s a certain amount of excitement because people know we’re always going to be business travelers in 2017, Las Vegas is already the world’s most and the Las Vegas Convention Center. fresh and offer something they haven’t seen,” Meyer observes. “They know they can come FOR MEETINGS popular convention destination, according to the Trade Show News The guest room count is nearly 150,000. here for a meeting or convention and accomplish what they need to — but they will also be s a premier incentive destination for meetings, Las Vegas Network — a spot it has maintained for 24 consecutive years. And with all the projects in the works — able to do something fun.” appeals on many levels — countless venue and lodging Las Vegas is already known as the home to mega events such particularly phase two of the $935 million A options, the capacity to handle everything from an inti- as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which attracted 182,000 Las Vegas Convention Center District ex- mate board meeting to blockbuster annual events, a lively and di- attendees in 2018. That was just one of the 47 largest U.S. trade pansion — the destination is poised to di- verse entertainment scene, plenty of leisure pursuits, world-class shows that took place in the city last year. Las Vegas also has global versify its appeal to even more groups and restaurants, easy access, blue skies . the list goes on. appeal, as evidenced by IMEX America. Set here for the eighth con- events. (See page 10 for a breakdown of Given all this, it’s not surprising that the strongest argument for secutive year, the world’s largest gathering of meeting and incentive convention facilities in the works.) meeting in Las Vegas remains “choice, choice, choice,” says Chris professionals drew a record 13,000 attendees from more than 150 Venue choices are bountiful as well, Meyer, CEM, CMP, vice president of sales, Las Vegas Convention countries in 2018. and more are coming online, including and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Less well known is the fact that many of those 21,300 meetings the latest, MSG Sphere, a sphere-shaped “When you have choice, as a buyer you can create a value are on a much more modest scale, demonstrating the city’s ability to concert arena expected to open in 2020 at proposition that is very unique to your own company’s and group’s cater to a wide range of meeting needs. “Even though many hotels the Sands Expo and Convention Center. It needs. It puts the power of creation in the hands of event profes- are very large, we can create spaces for the very small,” Meyer says. will feature a programmable exterior, 35 sionals,” he adds. “Meetings here average about 67 rooms, and most are under 100. miles of LED lights and a 250-million-pixel And those choices continue to multiply as the city’s facilities pe- high-resolution screen, said to be the big- rennially reinvent and modernize to stay fresh and to accommodate SPACE, ROOMS, RESOURCES APLENTY gest, highest definition screen on earth. the needs of today’s traveler — both for work and for play. Not sur- Las Vegas already boasts more than 11.5 million square feet MSG Sphere and the recently opened prisingly, average attendance jumps 8 percent when conventions of exhibit and meeting space and three of the 10 largest U.S. con- Esports Arena at Luxor, both designed with rotate to Las Vegas. vention venues, including the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, millennial and Gen Z travelers in mind, will Chris Meyer, CMP, CEM, vice president of sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 2016 NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CONVENTION/ NUMBER OF MEETINGS INTERNTIONAL PERCENT GROWTH OF MEETING TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NUMBER OF LOCAL JOBS VEGAS VISITORS MEETING DELEGATES & CONVENTIONS VISITORS ATTENDEES FROM 2017 SOUTHERN NEVADA TOURISM SUPPORTED BY TOURISM BY THE 41% of the NUMBERS 42.2 million 6.6 million 21,300 16% +5.3% 59 billion 391,000 ( workforce ) Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority LVCVA Spread Ad LVCVA Spread Ad THE CORPORATE MEETING & INCENTIVE PLANNERS GUIDE TO LAS VEGAS 6 TOP 10 REASONS TO MEET IN VEGAS # TOP 10 REASONS TO WEATHER7 days of 320 sunshine 10 MEET IN VEGAS less than 5 LAS VEGAS precipitation annually CONVENTION AND VISITORS This warm, dry climate is attractive AUTHORITY for meetings throughout the year. LVCVA is the ultimate authority on Las Vegas. ACCOMMODATIONS Our team of With nearly 150,000 rooms, Las Vegas offers the # # friendly Las Vegas best group value proposition in the world. 8 experts has an 1 extensive array # CONVENTION # INCREASED TRANSPORTATION of tools available SERVICES ATTENDANCE In many cases, the proximity to assist you: 2 3 of Las Vegas hotels eliminates • Lead distribution The attractiveness of the need for transportation 246,000+ Las Vegas generates as delegates can walk to • Press release/ many destinations. When press kits resort industry employees strong attendance for meetings. On transportation is required, Las The city’s resorts host nearly average, attendance Vegas offers myriad options • Attendance promotion increases 8 percent including bus, taxi, uber/lyft shuttles and the country’s when conventions • Visitor brochures, 21,000+ first automated monorail. rotate into Las Vegas. guides and maps Wynn Las Vegas meetings, conventions and Research also shows incentive programs annually. that attendees spend • Site-inspection # arrangements Attendee size ranging from more time in meetings and on the trade show 9 • Calendar of Ad 1 floor when programs events and shows 10-150,000+ are held in Las Vegas. DINING There are few other cities in the • Familiarization # CONVENTION CENTERS world that are able to boast as tours 4 wide an array of dining options as can be found in Las Vegas, from • Convention/trade Las Vegas has more than Las Vegas all-you-can-eat buffets to some show planning sf Convention Center 2.2M of the finest restaurants in the services Mandalay Bay 11. 5 M illion world. Many of the great chefs • Local supplier sf Convention Center square feet of exhibit 2.0M have set up shop in Las Vegas coordination and meeting space and Sands Expo and restaurants, where patrons are is home to three of the 1.7 M sf Convention Center consistently rewarded with great • Registration country’s 10 largest Additional food. As a result, Las Vegas has staffing +sf Venues options for every culinary taste. convention venues. 5.6M • Promotion assistance • Destination inbound and outbound U.S. and international research 950+ flights per day 125+ cities, with nonstop service • Facility Travel to Las Vegas is easy on your and your and contact information McCarran International Airport is conveniently located just LOCATION Las Vegas Las Vegas # two miles from Las Vegas Boulevard and 3.5 miles from the Boulevard Convention Center LOCATION Las Vegas Convention Center, with nearly 150,000 hotel rooms 6 LOCATION in Las Vegas, most within a 15-minute drive to the airport. 2 Mi. 3.5 Mi. 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