Convention and meeting planners choose locations and venues, take into account where their attendees are traveling from and how, determine necessary meeting and exhibition space and hotel rooms – and arrange for coffee. Coffee is important. Conventions thrive on coffee, served during events, before and after meetings and at meals, which also figure into the costs. Because … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Convention Industry: Combining Business & Pleasure
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2013 Economic Forecast: Watch for the Wild Card
As the end of 2012 nears, Nevada’s economy continues its gradual recovery, but the unemployment rate remains in the double digits and job creation is slow. What’s in store for the Silver State’s economy in 2013? Experts weighed in on their predictions for the coming year, which primarily are based on the performance of certain indicators this year. However, they said none of … [Read more...] about 2013 Economic Forecast: Watch for the Wild Card
See You Next Year in Nevada! Corporate Meetings and Conventions
In 2011, almost 40 million people visited Las Vegas. Of those visitors, nearly 5 million were attending conventions and corporate meetings. In 2011 alone there were 19,029 conventions held in Southern Nevada, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). In total, Southern Nevada offers about 2.6 million-square-feet in convention and meeting space, and … [Read more...] about See You Next Year in Nevada! Corporate Meetings and Conventions
Gaming: Betting on a Comeback
Nevada’s gaming industry today continues to recover, with some regions faring better than others. “Both Southern and Northern Nevada markets are struggling right now,” said John Farahi, CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort Inc., which owns Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, in Reno. State gaming revenue has been picking up slowly since it took about a $2.4 billion hit when the … [Read more...] about Gaming: Betting on a Comeback
The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture
Financial challenges experienced by Nevada residents are mirrored by Nevada arts and culture organizations. During the economic downturn Nevada is still working to bounce back from, some Nevada arts organizations have thrived, some have come into being and some have closed their doors. While going through a recession, the arts may seem like a luxury Nevadans can’t afford. … [Read more...] about The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture