If You Haven't Been Lately...You just haven't been to Las Vegas: With the many breathtaking new resorts that have just debuted along the Strip, the night sky literally glows with neon, magic, and possibilities. Las Vegas continues to astound a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, meeting and convention planners with its world-class convention facilities, entertainment and dining, heart-stopping rides and attractions, 24-hour gaming excitement, outdoor recreation that includes golf at more than 40 challenging courses, and luxury accommodations, including seven major new properties in the last two years. Las Vegas has everything and anything to make your meeting legendary. But the growth doesn't stop there. The all-new Aladdin Hotel & Casino opens in August to much anticipation, with more new property announcements expected soon, and many expansions underway. Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. Looks to the Future Speaking of expansions, by late 2001, the Las Vegas Convention Center will have completed yet another million square foot expansion, that will bring its total meeting and exhibit space to more than 3 million square feet -- the largest facility in the United States. Operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is a public agency that runs the Las Vegas Convention Center, Cashman Center, and Cashman Field and is responsible for the advertising campaigns for the Clark County, Nevada area. (LVCVA LVCVA Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ), the convention center offers expert assistance with all the details of your event. From room block and meeting room availabilities, to supplier referrals, to helping you pull together exciting and efficient itineraries, LVCVA's meetings division staff makes the planning process a snap. Leading U.S. Convention Site When it comes to hotel occupancy among U.S. destinations -- Las Vegas dominates with the largest room inventory and the highest occupancy rate. At the start of 2000, Las Vegas boasted more than 120,000 hotel and motel rooms, while the city's occupancy rate registered an impressive 88 percent for 1999. According to the annual listing of the top 200 shows by Tradeshow Week, Las Vegas has also booked the largest trade shows and rented more exhibition space than any other U.S. city in 1999 for the sixth consecutive year. The World at Your Feet Nowhere else in the world can you visit an Egyptian pyramid, a pirate's Battleship in action, King Arthur's castle, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Paris, the lush South Pacific, ancient Rome, and modern-day Italy all in one day. It's nearly impossible to see and do it all in just one trip. The electrifying e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. atmosphere of Las Vegas is fueled by unlimited imagination of the new resorts. Just in the last year, visitors' menu of choices has expanded to include the essence of France with a ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas This article is about the Las Vegas hotel. For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA , that is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. , the rich culture of Italy The culture of Italy can be found in the Roman ruins remaining in much of the country, the precepts of the Roman Catholic Church, the spirit of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, the architecture. It can also be tasted in Italy's food. with a gondola ride at the Venetian, and the exotic South Pacific with a float around the lazy river ride at Mandalay Bay. Five-Star Cuisine Las Vegas ranks among the top destinations in the world for its celebrated cuisine, boasting two Mobil five-star restaurants (out of only 18 in the United States). Only New York, with four five-star restaurants, has more than does Las Vegas. Bellagio's Picasso and Mirage's Renoir were the two to command this top honor, and Picasso was also named "1999 Restaurant of the Year" by Esquire magazine. Add the presence of America's most renowned celebrity chefs to the accolades received by their restaurants, and it's easy to see why Wine Spectator magazine calls Las Vegas, "the new mecca for fine dining." Open 24 Hours Nightlife in the land of neon is unparalleled. From Ra at Luxor and C2K C2K Compliance 2000 at The Venetian, to VooDoo Lounge at the Rio and Club Madrid at Sunset Station, the Las Vegas club The Las Vegas Club is a casino and hotel located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fremont Street Experience. It is owned by the Tamares Group and operated by Navegante. It has 410 rooms[1] and suites, as well as a 22,210 square foot casino. scene pulsates from dusk till dawn. On any given night, visitors can also catch the world's most talented performers in concert at such venues as the House of Blues House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically at Mandalay Bay, The Joint at the Hard Rock, and events centers at the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and the Thomas & Mack Center. From headliners to lounge acts to comedy shows to long-running Vegas-style reviews, every property offers its own unique brand of entertainment. More Information For more information about the magic of Las Vegas, or to obtain a current schedule of events and attractions, visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's award-winning Web site at www.lasvegas24hours.com. |
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