With the return of several rotating shows and addition of new convention business, the Las Vegas economy is expected to receive a multi-million dollar boost this year. According to release issued by the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), a total of 12 new and rotating conventions and trade shows consisting of more than 10,000 delegates are scheduled in 2015. Combined, the shows will draw an estimated 242,000 attendees generating nearly $315 million in local non-gaming economic impact. Nine of these shows will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
The rotating shows include: National Business Aviation Association, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute , Redken Laboratories, Ace Hardware Corporation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Sign Association, Waste Expo, Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers, International Sanitary Supply Association and Power-Gen International.
“Whether this is a show’s first time here or it’s been a while, Las Vegas is always an excellent choice for group business,” said Cathy Tull, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA.) “Over the past few years, we’ve seen exciting developments in Las Vegas with new resorts, attractions and restaurants opening. Add in top-notch customer service and nearly 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space and it’s easy to see why Las Vegas continues to be a global leader for business travel.”
