Reasons To Meet, Greet, Or Convene in Vegas
Today, we’ll visit Las Vegas – not that any bona fide meeting or event planner needs to be reminded why Vegas is such a stupendous destination for a group event of any kind or size – but here are 10 reasons why planners should consider it anyway, in no special order. (Special thanks to www.vegasmeansbusiness.com)
1 Vegas Weather: Regarding weather in Vegas, it’s “snake eyes.” That is, chances are it won’t rain on your parade. Planners can almost bet on that. The city of chance guarantees 320 days of sunshine out of 365 annually, with fewer than five inches of rain annually. So, the odds are more than in your favor.
2 Spock Approved – No. 1 Tradeshow Destination: For more than 25 years, Las Vegas has often headed the list as a top-rated site because it can quickly adapt to group needs, challenges, and last-minute changes of meetings, tradeshows, and conventions. After all, who wants to disappoint Dr. Spock when a good Star Wars convention comes to town? It has the space, the technology, the right kind of staff, and an atmosphere that is electrifying with excitement at every turn.
3 Catching ZZZs, If You Must: Does anyone go to sleep in Vegas? I don’t know, but if you do, Las Vegas has world-class resorts in and around, totaling more than 150,000 rooms and counting. There are accommodations for nearly every budget and preference with an “unbeatable group value proposition,” says its website. “From stunning suites to breathtaking views and unparalleled service at every turn, (Vegas) resorts offer the experiences guests will only find in Las Vegas.”
4 Stuffed With Convention Centers: Las Vegas offers almost more convention space than planners imagine. It has approximately 15 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space, including:
–The Mandalay Bay Convention Center, a two-million-square-foot center on the south Strip
–The 1.7 million-square-foot Venetian Expo (includes 500,000 square feet of space at The Venetian/Palazzo)
–The 2.9 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center.
–The 550,000-square-foot CAESARS FORUM
–The 850,000-square-foot MGM Grand Conference Center.
–The Expo at World Market Center with 315,000 square feet
5 Rotational Attendance Increase: No one will dispute that Las Vegas is perhaps the most appealing destination to meeting-goers and conventioneers, generating strong attendance on an annual basis. But the by-product of that is that, on average, overall attendance increases substantially when groups rotate there every few years. So, get your calendars out and schedule that concept into your group plans when booking Las Vegas for extra value and added group excitement.
6 State-of-the-Art Technical Capability: Convention centers, resorts, and venues across the LV destination are at the forefront of technological capabilities in everything, including incredible internet bandwidth, broadcast studios in some places, virtual reality, live hosting, and contactless digital processes – all of which are necessary for hybrid events.
7 Group Health Awards: Leading the way in convention facility disease outbreak prevention, the Las Vegas Convention Center, The Venetian Expo, Resorts World, Harry Reid International Airport, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Hyatt Place Las Vegas at Silverton Village have been awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ Facility Accreditation by ISSA: The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, the benchmark for safe facilities.
8 Perhaps the World’s Shortest Distance Between Airport & Downtown: The Harry Reid International Airport is a mere 2 miles from Las Vegas Boulevard and 3.5 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, with most hotels located within a 15-minute drive from the airport. So, just land and you’re practically there. How often does that happen?
9 Once on Land: OK, Vegas is huge, but it’s also highly organized. According to the LVCVA, the proximity of Las Vegas hotels eliminates the need for transportation as delegates can walk to many destinations. When transportation is required, however, Las Vegas offers myriad options, including bus, taxi, Uber/Lyft, shuttles, and the country’s first automated monorail. Convention-goers can use the innovative underground transportation system, the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, to get around the LVCC. Using all-electric Tesla vehicles, the Loop provides fast and accessible travel for convention attendees across the campus, connecting the West Hall with the North, South, and Central halls. Along with travel between the main halls, the Loop offers direct travel to Resorts World Las Vegas, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, and Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas.
11 Foodies Paradise: Few cities in the world can cater to foodie cravings like Las Vegas. Whether attendees are in the mood for world-class restaurants, boxed lunches, custom menus, or a wide range of dining options, Vegas delivers!
12 The Real Deal: Regarding getting down to business, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority holds the winning hand and is the ultimate authority on almost everything in Las Vegas. Its team of friendly Las Vegas experts offers an extensive array of tools available to assist planners, including:
- Lead distribution
- Attendance promotion
- Site inspection arrangements (Learn More)
- Familiarization tours
- Local supply coordination
- Promotion assistance
- Calendar of events and shows
- Convention/trade show planning services
- Destination research
End of day, booking Vegas for an upcoming meeting or event is never a gamble. For more info, visit: www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
