Las Vegas McCarran International, Nevada (LAS). JFK International Airport, New York. What airports experience the worst delays and most cancellations? Which have the shortest security lines? Which are the easiest to get to from the city center? MORE
Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson, Nevada. Chocolate is not just a piece of candy to satisfy a sugar carving. Chocolate has many health benefits when consumed in moderation, of course. Studies show it can be beneficial in fighting diabetes, reducing stress and improving blood flow. It can also be great for bringing groups together around a sweet, shared activity. Here are some places your group can learn about the history and process of candymaking—and sample some delicious chocolate. MORE
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Every summer, tens of thousands of attendees convene for Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada to embrace self-expression, view breathtaking art installations, participate in interactive performances and dance to booming electronic music until dawn. MORE
29, Claudia Vecchio, the director of the Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, accepted an offer to become CEO of the Sonoma County Tourism. On Sept. MORE
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Tahoe. MORE
The area is also considered a prime destination for hikers and mountain-bikers from California, Nevada and Arizona. Image credit: Mammoth Mountain Resorts. A pair of Colorado -based firms are heading West. Aspen Skiing Co. MORE
Planning for the worst is crucial to performing at your best during an unexpected, potentially life-threatening incident, whether it’s a natural disaster or an act of terrorism. MORE
Kool only services Arizona, California and Nevada right now, so our plan is to take the best of what they have and bring it to the rest of the industry,” says Schmitt, noting this includes many illuminated products and decor items. On April 12, AFR Furniture Rental, a national lounge furniture rental company for live events, announced its acquisition of West Coast-based Kool Party Rentals. MORE
Through grants totaling $320,000 to local non-profit organizations Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and HELP of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Sands Corp. also donated a $150,000 grant for HELP of Southern Nevada, to support the Housing First Harm Reduction Model in Las Vegas. MORE
June 12-16, Las Vegas, Nevada. June 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 8-9, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 10-12, Las Vegas, Nevada. MORE
High Roller – Las Vegas, Nevada. Mid-bloom into the season, TripAdvisor has released its Seasonal Attractions Trend Index for spring. Based on year-over-year search activity on TripAdvisor’s website, the list of top 25 U.S. MORE
Reno, Nevada. It’s no surprise that the most fun cities in the United States, according to a new report released by WalletHub, are also key meeting destinations. Las Vegas ranked No. 1 in the poll, which compared the 150 largest U.S. MORE
Serenity Spa by Westgate brings the natural atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains to the Nevada desert for the ultimate experience in relaxation and rejuvenation. Meeting Space. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino ‘s 225,000 sq. MORE
This dog-friendly hotel boasts 214 guest rooms including 28 suites with picturesque views of the Truckee River and the Sierra Nevada. MORE
s famous Canter’s Deli opened a Nevada outlet in Silver Legacy in May. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Shore Room Restaurant at Renaissance Reno Downtown. The foodie takeover is not isolated to Vegas. MORE
Senators Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and DEMOCRATIC SENATORS WANT SXSW TO LEAVE TEXAS OVER ANTI-IMMIGRANT LAW: Democratic U.S. MORE
The Nevada Senate has approved plans for a renovation and expansion to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), home to thousands of business events, including CES®, the world’s largest innovation event, which draws 165,000+ attendees to Las Vegas annually. MORE
Reno, Nevada. Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. MORE
1 employer in the state of Nevada, and supports one in nine jobs across America—so where better to remind all political players of that than Las Vegas, host of the final presidential debate?” MORE
Shriver and Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, “put their heads together… about their desire to really embrace inclusion ,” Dominique Ianni, director of operations for Best Buddies Nevada, told Smart Meetings. MORE
This past December, The San Francisco Museum of Ice Cream sold out through its final days in February. The museum’s remarkable popularity made it clear just how much people enjoy the unexpected in a museum. While classic museums filled with art and historical artifacts are both enticing and informative, it’s refreshing to get up-close to out-of-the-ordinary objects. When booking your next event, why not book near a museum that colors outside the lines? MORE
He has been at the Henderson, Nevada, Tourism Department for the past 13 years. Ed Kirby. National Sales Executive, Henderson Department of Tourism. Henderson, Nev. Kirby has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. He began in hospitality as a valet parker and bellman. MORE
17, MGM Resorts announced that the property will be donating surplus hot meals to Three Square, a southern Nevada food bank the hospitality company founded in 2007. MORE
The course was first launched earlier this year and will be offered five more times in 2017, in New York, Florida, Nevada and Texas. MORE
Going to Burning Man, the psychedelic art and music festival that pops up every year in the Nevada desert, isn't MORE
Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada. When planning an event, it’s important to avoid disrupting the everyday routines of your attendees. While it’s tempting to fill every minute of the day, keeping attendees’ health and fitness in mind is necessary. MORE
Location: Sands Expo – Las Vegas, Nevada. I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. Well, there are certain aspects I don’t love — I’m not particularly a fan of flying. It has nothing to do with the flying part, that doesn’t bother me. MORE
More than 60,000 square feet makes up the casino floor, where guests can play the newest slot machines and table games, oftentimes the first offered in northern Nevada. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Reno enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year. MORE
The property will occupy the unfinished Fontainebleau tower near Circus Circus Las Vegas, a 68-story, blue-glass skyscraper that is the second-highest building in Nevada, after the nearby Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. Marriott International is the talk again. MORE
She was working as the director of the Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs when she accepted the Sonoma County job on Friday, Sept. Claudia Vecchio. Things have been busy for Sonoma County. From Oct. MORE
Pargament received a degree in hotel management from University of Nevada Las Vegas. Shouma Moniz Kokua Hospitality appointed Shouma Moniz director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach. MORE
BURNING MAN ATTENDEE DIES AFTER RUNNING INTO FIRE: A Burning Man attendee died after running into the Nevada festival's MORE
As initiatives like Vegas Means Business keep Fortune 100 companies coming to the Las Vegas Strip, midsize cities like Reno, Nevada , are snagging groups like International Association of Fire Chiefs , which met at Peppermill Reno in March. MORE
Nevada’s hospitality industry continues its green streak with MGM Resorts International ‘s newly expanded rooftop solar array, which is the largest of its kind in the United States. MORE
Did you know that in Nevada, it’s legal for handgun license holders to drink alcohol while armed (up to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.1—that’s MORE
CES 2018 takes place between 9th-12th January 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kodak this week launches its immersive and interactive brand experience at CES 2018 – the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow. MORE
Mark Estee’s Chez Louie at Nevada Museum of Art. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. The post Foodie Favorites for Day and Night in Nevada appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lunch. MORE
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Las Vegas will totally benefit from action taken by the Nevada State legislators last week when a bill was approved for the expansion and renovation of Las Vegas Convention Center and the development of domed football stadium. Tourism is Nevada’s No. MORE
Las Vegas has maintained its reputation as a leading destination for business travel because our destination has a long tradition of working together to make great strides that benefit both our visitors and those who call Southern Nevada home,” says Weekly. MORE
California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada join the ranks of Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska in legalizing recreational cannabis. Andrew Freeman is an industry expert who uses his personal insights and vast connections to predict the future in his annual hospitality trends report. MORE
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. The post Major Meeting Venues: Nevada appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe. 154 guest rooms, all with gas fireplaces; two conference rooms totaling 3,200 sq. MORE
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JUNE 29, 2017
For the 23rd year in a row, the oasis in the Nevada desert was named the No. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. The post Nevada’s Culinary Celebrations appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. The post Major Meeting Venues: Nevada appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe. 154 guest rooms, all with gas fireplaces; two conference rooms totaling 3,200 sq.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The Nevada Senate has approved plans for a renovation and expansion to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), home to thousands of business events, including CES®, the world’s largest innovation event, which draws 165,000+ attendees to Las Vegas annually.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
Mark Estee’s Chez Louie at Nevada Museum of Art. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. The post Foodie Favorites for Day and Night in Nevada appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lunch.
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APRIL 4, 2018
Going to Burning Man, the psychedelic art and music festival that pops up every year in the Nevada desert, isn't
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
BURNING MAN ATTENDEE DIES AFTER RUNNING INTO FIRE: A Burning Man attendee died after running into the Nevada festival's
BizBash
JUNE 8, 2017
Senators Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and DEMOCRATIC SENATORS WANT SXSW TO LEAVE TEXAS OVER ANTI-IMMIGRANT LAW: Democratic U.S.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2018
This past December, The San Francisco Museum of Ice Cream sold out through its final days in February. The museum’s remarkable popularity made it clear just how much people enjoy the unexpected in a museum. While classic museums filled with art and historical artifacts are both enticing and informative, it’s refreshing to get up-close to out-of-the-ordinary objects. When booking your next event, why not book near a museum that colors outside the lines?
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2018
CES 2018 takes place between 9th-12th January 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kodak this week launches its immersive and interactive brand experience at CES 2018 – the global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Las Vegas will totally benefit from action taken by the Nevada State legislators last week when a bill was approved for the expansion and renovation of Las Vegas Convention Center and the development of domed football stadium. Tourism is Nevada’s No.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 18, 2018
17, MGM Resorts announced that the property will be donating surplus hot meals to Three Square, a southern Nevada food bank the hospitality company founded in 2007.
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 11, 2017
More than 60,000 square feet makes up the casino floor, where guests can play the newest slot machines and table games, oftentimes the first offered in northern Nevada. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Reno enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Shriver and Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, “put their heads together… about their desire to really embrace inclusion ,” Dominique Ianni, director of operations for Best Buddies Nevada, told Smart Meetings.
Plan Your Meetings
MAY 30, 2017
June 12-16, Las Vegas, Nevada. June 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 8-9, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 10-12, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2016
He has been at the Henderson, Nevada, Tourism Department for the past 13 years. Ed Kirby. National Sales Executive, Henderson Department of Tourism. Henderson, Nev. Kirby has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. He began in hospitality as a valet parker and bellman.
Plan Your Meetings
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Did you know that in Nevada, it’s legal for handgun license holders to drink alcohol while armed (up to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.1—that’s
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Every summer, tens of thousands of attendees convene for Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada to embrace self-expression, view breathtaking art installations, participate in interactive performances and dance to booming electronic music until dawn.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
s famous Canter’s Deli opened a Nevada outlet in Silver Legacy in May. Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Shore Room Restaurant at Renaissance Reno Downtown. The foodie takeover is not isolated to Vegas.
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2016
As initiatives like Vegas Means Business keep Fortune 100 companies coming to the Las Vegas Strip, midsize cities like Reno, Nevada , are snagging groups like International Association of Fire Chiefs , which met at Peppermill Reno in March.
Smart Meetings
JULY 6, 2016
Nevada’s hospitality industry continues its green streak with MGM Resorts International ‘s newly expanded rooftop solar array, which is the largest of its kind in the United States.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
She was working as the director of the Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs when she accepted the Sonoma County job on Friday, Sept. Claudia Vecchio. Things have been busy for Sonoma County. From Oct.
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
29, Claudia Vecchio, the director of the Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, accepted an offer to become CEO of the Sonoma County Tourism. On Sept.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Through grants totaling $320,000 to local non-profit organizations Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and HELP of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Sands Corp. also donated a $150,000 grant for HELP of Southern Nevada, to support the Housing First Harm Reduction Model in Las Vegas.
Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 25, 2017
Kool only services Arizona, California and Nevada right now, so our plan is to take the best of what they have and bring it to the rest of the industry,” says Schmitt, noting this includes many illuminated products and decor items. On April 12, AFR Furniture Rental, a national lounge furniture rental company for live events, announced its acquisition of West Coast-based Kool Party Rentals.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Pargament received a degree in hotel management from University of Nevada Las Vegas. Shouma Moniz Kokua Hospitality appointed Shouma Moniz director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 30, 2018
This dog-friendly hotel boasts 214 guest rooms including 28 suites with picturesque views of the Truckee River and the Sierra Nevada.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2017
Las Vegas has maintained its reputation as a leading destination for business travel because our destination has a long tradition of working together to make great strides that benefit both our visitors and those who call Southern Nevada home,” says Weekly.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 17, 2016
1 employer in the state of Nevada, and supports one in nine jobs across America—so where better to remind all political players of that than Las Vegas, host of the final presidential debate?”
PCMA Convene
APRIL 25, 2017
Planning for the worst is crucial to performing at your best during an unexpected, potentially life-threatening incident, whether it’s a natural disaster or an act of terrorism.
Capterra Event Management
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Location: Sands Expo – Las Vegas, Nevada. I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. Well, there are certain aspects I don’t love — I’m not particularly a fan of flying. It has nothing to do with the flying part, that doesn’t bother me.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Las Vegas McCarran International, Nevada (LAS). JFK International Airport, New York. What airports experience the worst delays and most cancellations? Which have the shortest security lines? Which are the easiest to get to from the city center?
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Reno, Nevada. It’s no surprise that the most fun cities in the United States, according to a new report released by WalletHub, are also key meeting destinations. Las Vegas ranked No. 1 in the poll, which compared the 150 largest U.S.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 26, 2017
High Roller – Las Vegas, Nevada. Mid-bloom into the season, TripAdvisor has released its Seasonal Attractions Trend Index for spring. Based on year-over-year search activity on TripAdvisor’s website, the list of top 25 U.S.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 14, 2017
The area is also considered a prime destination for hikers and mountain-bikers from California, Nevada and Arizona. Image credit: Mammoth Mountain Resorts. A pair of Colorado -based firms are heading West. Aspen Skiing Co.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Tahoe.
Smart Meetings
MAY 1, 2017
Serenity Spa by Westgate brings the natural atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains to the Nevada desert for the ultimate experience in relaxation and rejuvenation. Meeting Space. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino ‘s 225,000 sq.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Reno, Nevada. Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada join the ranks of Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska in legalizing recreational cannabis. Andrew Freeman is an industry expert who uses his personal insights and vast connections to predict the future in his annual hospitality trends report.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson, Nevada. Chocolate is not just a piece of candy to satisfy a sugar carving. Chocolate has many health benefits when consumed in moderation, of course. Studies show it can be beneficial in fighting diabetes, reducing stress and improving blood flow. It can also be great for bringing groups together around a sweet, shared activity. Here are some places your group can learn about the history and process of candymaking—and sample some delicious chocolate.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 21, 2017
The course was first launched earlier this year and will be offered five more times in 2017, in New York, Florida, Nevada and Texas.
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