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hotel meeting facilities



	Lavish Lodging Las Vegas’ hotels offer catering services, convenient parking, state-of-the-art audiovisual amenities and meeting and exhibit space all designed to specifically meet the needs of the business community. From national chains to distinctive boutique hotels and in between, Las Vegas has diversity in hotel housing to fit any budget. Also, event planners may look forward to working with some of the top professionals in the hotel industry while planning schedules, negotiating room rates and developing menus. more »

catering services



	Catering Services Anyone who has attended a lengthy business meeting knows the importance of high-quality food and refreshments to the success of any event. Designing unique menus that invigorate the palate is no longer a welcomed surprise in meetings, but an expected privilege. Hotel chains and independent caterers recognize that people have become more educated about their food. These well-versed, global consumers are challenging caterers to be more experimental in their selections. Caterers are now offering more ethnic diversity in menus and are creating more eye-popping arrangements. Multi-national menus are crucial to today’s diverse population. more »

event services



	Energize and Inspire with Evident Productions You’ve just been handed responsibility for a multi-day event that will make or break your career. Congratulations! It has to be fun, creative, engaging and somehow entertaining even though some very long-winded people will be explaining their visions and goals for the company to you and your co-workers. Sure, you could curl up in the corner of your office and cry. But not you. You are up for this challenge because you have a company you can count on in your corner, ready to help you transform that monstrous project into a seamless success that will make your bosses cheer. more »



	Treasure Map Since 1995, Treasure Map has been leading innovative, interactive and fun programs for high-end clientele and the corporate meetings industry. Founder Daniel Phoenix has formed an extraordinary company that thrives on originality and professional development. Treasure Map offers a plethora of options for meetings and events. From philanthropy-enhanced team building to Leadership and Wellness© seminars, Treasure Map creates custom programs that precisely match client objectives. more »



	“Choose Your Mission with Time and Space” Time and Space offers cutting-edge, space themed adventures for the corporate meetings industry. This innovation in team-based events harnesses the pioneering spirit of space travel, real space technology and the unlimited possibilities of science fiction to bring clients an exciting new vehicle for reaching your event goals, including: team building, messaging and/or interactive entertainment. more »



	The Design Factory: Exhibit Solutions for the Real World The Design Factory is a full-service provider with over 15 years of convention and meeting industry experience. Our team specializes in custom modular exhibits; exhibit rental packages, creative graphic design and coordination of show services. From pre-show planning to post-show evaluations, the Design Factory can support all your program needs. more »



	Corporate Events Las Vegas: Event Planning Q & A with Toni Reiser Executives are looking for a return on investment: Improved employee sales, morale and productivity through employee recognition, training, or team building events; enhanced client relations and sales lead interest/generation through hosting specific events; and well-attended press conferences to launch new products or services. more »



	Plan-It’s Hottest Racing Games Are Here! With branches in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Plan-It Interactive’s inventory of interactive games is unmatched. Experts in each branch guarantee to be your number one resource for team building, scavenger hunts, video games, casino games and interactive experiences of all kinds. Two of the hottest, most popular games on the market right now are Segway Racers and Go Karts. more »

leisure and entertainment



	Las Vegas: The Original Oasis Recreational opportunities abound in Southern Nevada. Whether you’re looking for an exciting adventure or a scenic path to stroll down, you’ll find it here. Within a short distance of Las Vegas, adventure-seekers can go whitewater rafting, snow skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, horseback riding and kayaking or skirt across the desert on a variety of motor vehicles. Via land, sea and air, area travel and tour operators offer the young at heart breath-taking expeditions to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and other havens of natural and man-made beauty. more »



	Entertainment and Attractions Las Vegas is called the "Entertainment Capital of the World” and it’s no wonder why when looking at the plethora of leisure options in the city. Just saying “Las Vegas” conjures up images of bright lights, extraordinary shows and concerts, elaborate costumes and rows of shopping opportunities. more »



	Discover Lake Las Vegas Lake Las Vegas is a residential and resort destination located just 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip in Henderson. According to the Lake Las Vegas website, the destination features “a collection of three championship golf courses, spas, full-service marinas, with watercraft rentals and yacht cruises, as well as the 40,000-square-foot Casino MonteLago.” more »

restaurants



	La Salsa Debuts "Restaurant/Cantina" Concept in Las Vegas Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip, La Salsa debuted its newest full-service "restaurant/cantinas" at the Strip's famed Aladdin Hotel and Casino and Downtown's Neonopolis at Fremont Street Experience. Owned and operated by Nevada Franchise LLC, La Salsa Cantina Mexican Fare specializes in fresh versions of traditional Mexican fare and offers full bars featuring 40 premium tequilas, specialty rum drinks, wine and a full compliment of Mexican beers. more »

transportation



	Transportation The Las Vegas Valley offers several options for both air and ground transportation. The areas prime hub of air transportation is McCarran International Airport. Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport is currently home to 32 scheduled air carriers serving more than 95 non-stop destinations. The facility is recognized as the sixth busiest airport in the nation. With an anticipated maximum capacity for 53 million passengers, McCarran is continually studying ways to improve airport facilities and handle a continued growth in passenger count. more »

meeting venues



	Meet Me in Las Vegas The Las Vegas Strip offers a plethora of opulent and glitzy meeting and event spaces. In the strictest sense the Strip refers to Las Vegas Boulevard, from Sahara Avenue to Tropicana Avenue, but enormous growth in the city has pushed the boundaries in all directions. The most defining characteristic of the Strip is the number of large-scale properties that call it home. From the Las Vegas Sands MegaCenter to Fontainebleau Las Vegas to MGM Grand, the Strip is a Mecca of mixed-use developments. Meeting attendees can settle into the Strip for several days and enjoy world-class event venues, dining options and entertainment choices all at one address. more »

day spas and salons



	Spa Savvy Meetings The trend of including spas into meetings and events is growing every year. Spas and other lifestyle-oriented programs have become a must-have for meetings and events. Meetings and events include spa packages in guest service programs and others offer spa treatments to wrap up a long affair. Meeting planners and spa directors often emphasize that working within a tight budget or time frame doesn’t automatically prohibit members of groups from enjoying the spa experience. Spa treatments are no longer a privilege for the wealthy, but are becoming a staple for many walks of life. more »

Things To Know



	Planning a Successful Meeting It’s only 20 minutes into the corporate team building meeting, and restless audience members are shifting in their chairs. The rambling speaker has yet to make a point. Screeching feedback from the microphone is more than a little irritating. At this point, the speaker may as well be background noise. Eyes are focused on the clock and exit doors, and minds are wondering what’s on the menu for lunch. Unfortunately, the hypothetical poorly planned fiasco above has played out in corporate meeting halls before. But, a strategically planned event with a realistic budget to meet company and guest objectives can be meaningful and memorable for both. more »



	Delectable Dining Options Las Vegas is saturated with world-class restaurants, one-of-a-kind cafés and a sophistication that is unmatched across the globe. Just like Las Vegas’ diverse business culture, the food follows suit. Event planners are blessed with quality options spread throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Meeting attendees are showered with a wide variety of delicacies, all of which add value to any business event. Bon Appetite magazine, a leading authority in the culinary world, named Las Vegas one of the best five cities in the nation to dine in 2007. In addition, Travelocity, a leading online travel site, ranked Las Vegas second in the world in its’ list of the Top Ten Gourmet Destinations in the World. more »



	Six Ways to “Go Green” Many meeting planners are discovering that going green is more cost effect and provides a multitude of unexpected benefits. The Convention Industry Council defines a green meeting as: “A meeting or event that incorporates environmental considerations to minimize its negative impact on the environment.” The following are a few simple tips to make you meeting or event more environmentally friendly. more »



	Using Event Professionals to Draw a Crowd Las Vegas is home to many of the largest trade shows and expositions in the world. According to the 2008 Las Vegas Perspective, over 6.2 million people attended conventions in Las Vegas last year alone. Event service providers in Las Vegas provide all of the essentials that are needed to create a dynamic and alluring tradeshow booth. The creation of a bold display is essential to ensure that potential clients and customers are engaged. more »



	Calling all Professionals Las Vegas event service providers are poised to please when it comes to meetings and events. Professional meeting planners, caterers, public relations specialists and decorators offer specialized services that are available to make every meeting and event successful. Las Vegas is home to a plethora of industry professionals who thrive on making sure that no detail falls through the cracks. more »



	Team Building through Philanthropy As the world grows smaller each day, we become more aware of its challenges: from Katrina and global warming to world hunger, war, human rights and education. From individuals to successful corporations, people are answering the call to action through philanthropy-based events. Any event can double as a philanthropy program, including team building functions, networking parties, interactive entertainment, spousal outings, spa days, wellness experiences, tour options, leisure groups (wedding, family, bachelor/ette), high-end/exclusive events and more. more »



	Leadership & Wellness Leadership and wellness are essential to developing any organization. Best practices in these two vital areas are at the core of professional excellence. When both skill sets work as a team, the difference is unmistakable: you become your own greatest resource. more »



	One Event; Two Objectives How do you effectively double your event budget without spending a dime? Customize your event to fulfill two objectives! A few examples: • Team Building for a Cause: Philanthropy team building adventures & events • Customized learning adventures that double as tours. Challenge, promote and reinforce your “top 3” learning objectives, such as leadership, time management or sales! more »



	Staying Healthy at Desert Meetings and Events Las Vegas is an exceptional place to hold meetings and events of every kind. It has become the entertainment capital of the world offering the best in live performances, incredible food from award-winning chefs and unique shopping experiences. Thanks to the variety of top hotels in the city, residents and visitors can get a taste of New York, Paris, Venice, Egypt, Mandalay and other exotic locales without ever leaving the city limits! Meetings in the southwest desert are incredibly unique. more »

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