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Skeptics line up on awards show PDF Print E-mail
RICHARD VELOTTA, IN BUSINESS LAS VEGAS (3/13/09) --

Las Vegas' history is full of stories about celebrity appearances that have attracted public attention and inbusinesslogo.giffilled casinos with entertainers, sports figures and adoring fans that want a chance to see their heroes up close.

It must have been exciting to live here in the Rat Pack era when people could have seen the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop rubbing elbows with casino hosts and the public that wanted to share their space.

The same trends are in force today, but now, it's often club appearances and red-carpet entrances that grab attention. Celebrity appearances have spawned a new generation of visitors that sees Las Vegas as one of those places where there's some accessibility to the stars.

So imagine how big it would be if you had the world's top movie and television stars and the greatest athletes of our generation in town for a big gala.

 

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Nevada Gaming Fact Book PDF Print E-mail
The NRA 2007 Fact Book

betting-on-nevada-logo.jpgNevada Resort Association's bi-annual gaming fact book provides a complete account of how the gaming and resort industries contribute to Nevada through taxes, employment, investment and community relations.

Click here to download the PDF. (6.1MB)

 
LAS VEGAS TOURISM: Aide says Obama not anti-LV PDF Print E-mail
BENJAMIN SPILLMAN, LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL (3/13/09) Press secretary's remarks soothe Goodman, wreview_journal.jpgho was rankled by president's words--Don't bet on President Barack Obama putting what's left of the U.S. Treasury on a craps table, but don't expect him to get in the way of anyone else who wants to visit Las Vegas for legitimate business or pleasure.

That's what Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs said, in roundabout fashion, in response to the suggestion a rhetorical swipe at cavorting fat cats was meant to dissuade businesses from holding meetings in Las Vegas.

"I don't think the president said don't go to Las Vegas," Gibbs said, according to a transcript of a White House press briefing. "What the president expressed some concern about was companies that are getting large amounts of public funding, taxpayer funding through a financial stabilization plan, that the president does have great concern with public money being used for that.

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Business Travel PDF Print E-mail
TRAVEL MOLE (3/12/09) When it comes to business budgets, it pays to travel.-- A new survey of business leaders finds that while corporate travel budgets are often the first target of cost-cutting measures, travel_mole_logo.final.jpga majority believe that companies that increase travel budgets during an economic downturn will be better positioned to build competitive advantage. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of businesses surveyed say that increasing travel while others are cutting back creates an opportunity to build market share and new customer relationships. Half (53%) also believe that companies that reduce their business travel will give an advantage to competitors who maintain their travel commitment.

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HotelTravel.com appoints Chief Information Officer PDF Print E-mail
TRAVEL MOLE (3/12/09) Leaders in the travel industry meet with Obama to discuss the journey ahead. Promintravel_mole_logo.final.jpgent leaders in the travel industry Barney Harford, President and CEO, Orbitz Worldwide, Jim Abrahamson, President, the Americas, IHG, Frits van Paasschen, President, CEO and Director, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

and others met today with President Obama to discuss the role that travel can play in strengthening the American economy.

The meeting focused on two  areas: the need to welcome more international visitors and the business community's concerns about the dramatic nationwide downturn in meetings and events.

 

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Travel executives: Govt.'s negative comments hurt bookings PDF Print E-mail
REUTERS, USA TODAY (3/12/09) --  usatoday.jpgHotel and other travel executives pressed President Barack Obama Wednesday about the downturn in bookings for business meetings and other events they blame largely on negative sentiment fueled by government and media comments about corporate spending during recession.

"Travel will play a critical role in driving America's economic recovery," Jonathan Tisch, co-chairman of Loews Corp and Chairman of Loews Hotels, said after he and other travel executives met with Obama at the White House.


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Hotels Keep the Deals and Discounts Coming PDF Print E-mail
HILARY HOWARD, THE NEW YORK TIMES (3/8/09) -- Hotel companies are continuing to help cash-strapped customers (and attract business) by offering discounts and deals.

Hilton HHonors memnewyorktimes.jpgbers can receive double base points for free nights and upgrades by registering at www.hiltonhhonors.com/globaldoublepoints and then by staying at any participating Hilton brand hotel through April 6. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is offering up to 20,000 bonus points to Hyatt Gold Passport members who stay at any of more than 370 properties through April 30. Bonus points are based on the number of nights booked (www.GoldPassport.com).

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