2018 Vegas Events - 3rd Quarter (Jul-Sep)

[+ not2rowdy]

Las Vegas Conferences & Events with expected attendance >10,000.

 

The Season of extreme heat. This is the desert in the summer. Temps above 110F (42C) are not uncommon. All roads leading Vegas cross the desert. If you’re driving beware of the tire shrapnel littering the road from tire blowouts. Make sure your car is thoroughly prepared and you have survival water. It can be life threatening to be broken down in desert temperatures. If you have pets remember the asphalt can get hot enough to burn their paws. Not a good time for outdoor daytime adventures. Stay hydrated and always carry a water bottle. Use sunscreen and wear a full brimmed hat. Late evening and night can be pleasant outside. Hotel Casino pool parties are popular. Over a two million people live in and around Las Vegas - so you can survive too! Just be smart about the temperature challenges!

 

Jun 29-Jul 01: Amazing Comic Convention / LV Convention Center / 15K

Jul 02-05: NBA Summer League / Thomas & Mack Ctr & Cox Pavilion / Large Crowds

Jul 04: 4th of July / Fireworks Display / The Strip / Large crowds

Jul 19-21: Nerium Int’l (Skin care) / LV Convention Ctr / 20K

Jul 25-27: SuperZoo West / Mandalay Bay / 20K

Jul 29-Aug 01: ASD (Trade Show) / LV Convention Ctr / 44K

Jul 29-31: Cosmoprof (Beauty care) Mandalay Bay / 35K

Jul 29-Aug 02: LV Market / World Market Ctr / 50K

Aug 09-18: American Poolplayers Ass’n / Westgate Resort / 15K

Aug 11-14: OffPrice Show / Sands Expo Ctr / 11K

Aug 13-15: MAGIC (Fashion) Marketplace / LV Convention Ctr / 85K

Sep 01-03: Labor Day Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Sep 13-16: NASCAR South Point 400 / LV Motor Speedway / Large Crowds

Sep 14-15: Mr. Olympia / LV Convention Ctr / 45K

Sep 24-27: ASIS Int’l / LV Convention Ctr / 21K

Sep 27-29: Int’l Vision Expo / Sand Expo Ctr / 23K

Sep 28-30: LV Fan Fusion / LV Convention Ctr / 15K

 

Remaking Las Vegas 2020 articles (link may not remain for this issue very long)

June 14-20

https://lasvegasweekly.com

 

Summary:

Six huge projects scheduled for completion by 2020. Except for the Raider’s stadium these projects are being built on the more north end of the Strip.

1. 65K seat Las Vegas Stadium for the NFL Raiders.

2. Las Vegas Convention Center expansion adding 600K square feet.

Expected to bring 600K+ new convention attendees per year to Vegas

(which hosted 6.6M+ attendees last year).

3. The Drew resort development will add 4000 rooms.

4. 18K seat MSG Sphere arena for state of the art concerts and corporate events.

5. Wynn Las Vegas 25 acre lagoon attraction

6. Resorts World Las Vegas Asian themed casino resort will add 3400 rooms.

 

These, plus additional plans, call for adding 3 million sqft of convention space and 14K more rooms.

Current projects also include:

The Palms: Currently undergoing a total renovation

The Stratosphere: Currently undergoing renovation of 300 rooms to be completed this year. Follow on phases will update remaining rooms.

Hard Rock: Recently purchased by Richard Branson and will be renovated and rebranded to a Virgin Hotels property

 

LV LGBTQ Events

http://press.lvcva.com/News-Releases/ALL/las-vegas-welcomes-fabulous-lgbtq-events-and-celebrations/s/16f35147-f1b4-4678-bb94-b3512d0aec33

 

The following are primary sources and provide a more extensive listing, including smaller conferences and events, that may be of individual interest.

www.vegasmeansbusiness.com

www.lasvegastourism.com

http://www.lvms.com/tickets/schedule/

http://www.tmobilearenaschedule.com

www.lasvegas.com

www.lvcva.com (links to visitor stats and demographics)

www.lvol.com

https://lasvegasweekly.com

 

Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples when calculating hotel costs. Many hotels have hidden “resort fees”. Parking fees are also common.

http://www.lasvegasdirect.com/las-vegas-hotel-resort-fees.html

https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/parking-fees/

 

Disclaimer: There is no guarantee this info is, or will remain, accurate. Exercise due diligence prior to making any time or financial commitments.

 

Remember - Gambling odds always, always, always favor the house!

[+ azdr0710]

As always, @not2rowdy , thanks for your quarterly reports. Very helpful.

[LaffingBear]

Second tbe appreciation. I discovered these posts after my first LV visit in years, but before my second. And helpful for my upcoming 3rd.