• Las Vegas Snags HIMMS from Chicago in 2012
  Sparks flew, but there was little electricity between Chicago’s McCormick Place and the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society as the latter pulled its 2012 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition out of Chicago, opting instead for the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. The culprit: McCormick Place and the local electricians union. more » » » 
• Vegas Has Something to Cheer About
  Things turned around in a big way in Las Vegas in September, with convention attendance jumping from 357,525 in the same period last year to 401,319 this year, a 12.2-percent increase, the first year-over-year uptick since July 2008, according to the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Executive Summary for September. more » » » 

• Fewer Laughs for Industries of Fun
  Now is not the greatest time to be an industry that depends on consumer spending and the tradeshow organizers for the gaming and amusement park industries understand that all too well. Still, there were glimmers of hope at both the Global Gaming Expo and the Intl. Assn. of Amusement Parks and Attractions Attractions Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 17-20, respectively. more » » » 
• Harrah’s Meeting Strategy: Same, Only Better
  In this economy, most meeting planners are looking for greater flexibility and value, and Harrah’s Entertainment is working hard to prove they’re just the ones to give it to them. During the hotel and casino company’s Las Vegas Educational Experience, “Diamonds Are Forever” familiarization trip for meeting planners and guests, participants had a chance to tour properties, have fun and learn all about the company’s convention and meetings program. more » » » 

TSW Las Vegas is edited by Rachel Wimberly, senior editor of Tradeshow Week. She can be reached at
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