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
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
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Tahoe. MORE
At Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, groups can do just that. The 164-foot, outdoor Big Wall at the hotel’s BaseCamp Climbing Gym presents a formidable challenge—and, from the top, views of downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada. 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
Life Is Beautiful is an annual music, culinary, art, and learning festival held in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Life Is Beautiful! 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
Tourism generates nearly $52 billion annually in Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas valley. Bliss Dance by Barry Toranto, Las Vegas. MORE
Company or organization: Creative Coverings in Sparks, Nevada. Cara Banasch. Job title: Senior vice president of business development and strategy. Company or organization: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau. 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
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
At Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, groups can do just that. The 164-foot, outdoor Big Wall at the hotel’s BaseCamp Climbing Gym presents a formidable challenge—and, from the top, views of downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada. MORE
Reno, Nevada. Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. MORE
Golden Nugget—Las Vegas, Nevada. Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week is upon us. If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. 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
Company or organization: Creative Coverings in Sparks, Nevada. Cara Banasch. Job title: Senior vice president of business development and strategy. Company or organization: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau. 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
Nevada. Call it what you want— weed , grass, dope, bud, Buddha, keef, reefer, pot, ganga, Mary Jane, that sticky icky. Marijuana has been a hot social and political topic for quite some time now. Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. MORE
We also have added a program with Spread the Word Nevada, a children’s literacy nonprofit. IMEX America 2017 in Las Vegas is right around the corner (Oct. 10–12), and once again, sustainability will be a primary focus, as we noted in the IMEX Supplement in our September issue. MORE
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. In a city where the new thing is sometimes the only thing, those hoping to share hot new nuggets with their group have a lot to choose from. 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
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
Reno, Nevada. Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. 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
Vail Resorts, one of the largest ski resort operators in the United States, announced that it plans to acquire Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia for $1.1 billion by the end of the year. 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
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
Tree of life @burningman #blackrockcity #nevada #tree #life #photography // @your_guise @shoreditchmedia @nocontingencies #photooftheday. Photo credit: “Happy Mecha Women” by Jaques de Selliers. The day after Labor Day Weekend means the end of summer for most. MORE
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. MORE
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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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
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
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.
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
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
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
At Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, groups can do just that. The 164-foot, outdoor Big Wall at the hotel’s BaseCamp Climbing Gym presents a formidable challenge—and, from the top, views of downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada.
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
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.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Life Is Beautiful is an annual music, culinary, art, and learning festival held in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Life Is Beautiful!
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
AUGUST 8, 2016
Vail Resorts, one of the largest ski resort operators in the United States, announced that it plans to acquire Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia for $1.1 billion by the end of the year.
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
JULY 24, 2017
Golden Nugget—Las Vegas, Nevada. Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week is upon us. If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event.
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.
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Company or organization: Creative Coverings in Sparks, Nevada. Cara Banasch. Job title: Senior vice president of business development and strategy. Company or organization: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
At Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada, groups can do just that. The 164-foot, outdoor Big Wall at the hotel’s BaseCamp Climbing Gym presents a formidable challenge—and, from the top, views of downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Tree of life @burningman #blackrockcity #nevada #tree #life #photography // @your_guise @shoreditchmedia @nocontingencies #photooftheday. Photo credit: “Happy Mecha Women” by Jaques de Selliers. The day after Labor Day Weekend means the end of summer for most.
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
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?”
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.
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.
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.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
We also have added a program with Spread the Word Nevada, a children’s literacy nonprofit. IMEX America 2017 in Las Vegas is right around the corner (Oct. 10–12), and once again, sustainability will be a primary focus, as we noted in the IMEX Supplement in our September issue.
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
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.
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.
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
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. Photo of Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Tahoe.
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
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.
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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 11, 2017
Tourism generates nearly $52 billion annually in Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas valley. Bliss Dance by Barry Toranto, Las Vegas.
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
JUNE 21, 2017
Nevada. Call it what you want— weed , grass, dope, bud, Buddha, keef, reefer, pot, ganga, Mary Jane, that sticky icky. Marijuana has been a hot social and political topic for quite some time now. Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2017
Further Reading: Nevada Meetings: Served on a Silver Platter. In a city where the new thing is sometimes the only thing, those hoping to share hot new nuggets with their group have a lot to choose from.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Company or organization: Creative Coverings in Sparks, Nevada. Cara Banasch. Job title: Senior vice president of business development and strategy. Company or organization: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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