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Selling Sizzle
- Las Vegas offers something for everyone - entertainment, dining, sightseeing and more!
- Great values on hotel rooms - there are more than 148,000 rooms available to fit every budget
- Great lift into Las Vegas with more than 900 domestic and international flights daily
- Lots of great dining options - from all-you-can-eat buffets to fine dining hot spots
- It's easy to get around Las Vegas - transportation is everywhere - bus, taxi, shuttles and the country's first automated monorail.
- Located in the desert, Las Vegas has terrific weather with more than 320 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 66 degrees.
- Meeting space galore is available for groups of all sizes!
Plenty of things to do in Las Vegas
The Real Deal
- On average, meetings have 13% higher attendence when held in Vegas
- Transportation costs are lowered because many places are within walking distance on the Vegas strip.
- You must be 21 to enter casinos, and smoking is permitted most places that food is not served
- Vegas employs almost 250,000 resort industry employees and hosts more than 19,000 meetings, conventions and incentives annually.
- Things get extra crazy in Vegas around holidays associated with long weekends, boxing matches or the National Finals Rodeo. During these times, or if a large convention is in town, accomodation prices will be higher.
- Although Vegas was made for adults, entertainment options have divisified and it's easy to find family friendly options. Just remember that children under 18 are not allowed out after 9pm with out an adult
OVERVIEW
Things to do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a true original; there is nothing like it in America or anywhere in the world! In other cities, hotels are built near major attractions. In Las Vegas, hotels are the major attractions. A view down the famous Las Vegas Strip uncovers a skyline accented by a Statue of Liberty, a giant lion, a pyramid, a sphinx and a series of sparkling buildings. Inside, the fantasy continues as travel groups may wander through replicated sites such as Paris, Venice, New York and ancient Egypt.
The largest city in Nevada, as well as the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century, Las Vegas is 2,030 feet above sea level and surrounded by the Mojave Desert. The beginnings of modern Las Vegas can be traced back to 1829 when Antonio Armijo led a party of 60 on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles and discovered an oasis. They named the oasis Las Vegas, Spanish for “the meadows.”
This “Entertainment Capital of the World” welcomes 35 million travel guests a year. Travel groups enjoy luxurious hotels, unique shopping venues, dazzling Vegas shows, first-rate restaurants and, of course, world-class casinos.
When the shimmer of the city isn’t enough, Las Vegas has much more to offer. The Mojave Desert creates a stark contrast between the glamour and glitter of Las Vegas and the desolate yet ecologically diverse environment. Nearby is Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon and some of the best desert golf courses in the U.S; all providing phenomenal group travel tours.
Over the years the city has carved a secure niche for itself as a destination for national and international tourists along with being a top destination for group travel programs. It is a popular winter sojourn, an exciting weekend getaway and a convention mecca. Las Vegas has expanded at a ferocious pace for the past 10 years, during which more than 60,000 hotel rooms and a half-million residents have been added to the city.
When Las Vegas is all lit up at night ... well, even those who have lived there for years agree there is nothing like the sight of the Strip in all its evening glory.
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CURRENT WEATHER
NV - Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport
- Clear sky
- Temperature: 33 °C
- Wind: Southwest, 31.5 km/h, gusts up to 50 km/h
- Pressure: 1003 hPa
- Rel. Humidity: 7 %
- Visibility: 16.1 km
City 101
- The U.S dollar is the official currency in Las Vegas
- Pacific Daylight Time, North America, UTC - 7 hours
- The official language of United States is English
- 120 V 60 Hz
Best Time To Travel
Best Travel Time
- January – March
- April – June
- July – September
- October – December
Tip
- Great year-round destination!
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Holiday Information
The following public holidays are celebrated throughout the U.S.
Getting Around
- It's easy to get around Las Vegas, either by foot or via public and private transportation.
- Taxi cabs are everywhere you look and public transportation is accessible by all.
Major Events
Taxes
- As of July 1, 2009, the new sales tax rose to 8.1%, an increase of 0.35%. Lawmakers voted for the increase to help balance the state's budget.
- Hotel sales tax in Las Vegas is 12%.
Tipping
What To Pack
- Everything and anything goes in Las Vegas! Think function, style and comfort. Comfort is especially key . . . if you plan to do a lot of walking, skip the high heels! Be sure to pack a well-fitting walking shoe.
- As with any big city, keep your valuable close and carry a handbag that zips. Don't make yourself a target!
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Great shopping and fine dining are just some of the best things to enjoy in Las Vegas. I’m sure it’s world-renowned for its casinos but there’s more than just gambling in Las Vegas. This city never sleeps and the fun never stops! There are museums, parks and other recreational centers to choose from. World-class hotels provide exceptional accommodation and you won’t have any problem transferring to different locations because there are several modes of transportation.