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Chris Jones Gaming Guru - Page 38Desert Passage Sale Likely18 December 2003
LAS VEGAS -- A trio of independent sources close to the deal have confirmed Trizec Properties within the next few days will likely complete a deal to sell its Desert Passage at Aladdin shopping center to a group of East Coast investors.
A pair of sources said the $235 million deal, which was first reported by the Review-Journal in September, will close today or Friday. ... (read more)
China's Visitor Market Touted17 December 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn speaks Tuesday at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during the
annual Governor's Conference on Tourism. The governor praised the state's efforts to
diversify its tourism industry.
Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to
diverse ... (read more)
Tourism Board Members Object to 'Sin City' Reference16 December 2003
When it comes to promoting the state's tourism industry, the phrase "Sin City" is simply too taboo for Manny Cortez.
As president and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Cortez has spent much of 2003 championing his organization's controversial but successful "Vegas ... (read more)
Rodeo Comes to Las Vegas5 December 2003
LAS VEGAS – As competitors from near to parts yonder "cowboy up" in Southern Nevada over the next few days, local businesses will try to lasso their share of the cash windfall that typically accompanies the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo's annual run in Las Vegas.
From cowboys to city slickers, most ... (read more)
Las Vegas Retailers Expect Good Season26 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- This time each year, just days before Black Friday -- the first holiday shopping day after Thanksgiving -- many local retailers seem to roll out annual projections calling for "double-digit sales increases" in holiday sales.
That pattern held true again this year, when representatives from ... (read more)
TV Spots that Happen Here Will Stay Here12 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Like 'em or not, more "Vegas Stories" ads are on the way.
In the 10 months since the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's popular but controversial advertising campaign first aired on television stations in the United States and Canada, the "What happens here, stays here" spots have ... (read more)
Westin Wait Ends, Guests Welcomed10 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Though it took much more time and money than its owner anticipated, the new Westin Casuarina Hotel finally welcomed its first customers Thursday evening.
About 100 first-night guests stayed in the renovated 825-room hotel located at 160 E. Flamingo Road, the site of the former Maxim. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Reaps in Benefits of Bull Riding6 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- In a business where fame and fortune is won or lost in only eight seconds, it pays to be bullish on bravado.
Fortunately for those involved with the Professional Bull Riders tour, fear is not a trait commonly associated with PBR Chief Executive Officer Randy Bernard.
The 36-year-old ... (read more)
Convention Authority Representative Expects Number of Asians Visiting Las Vegas to Climb5 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- What's been a disappointing year for the local Asian travel sector could conclude on a positive note for Las Vegas, the convention authority's Japanese representative said Tuesday from Tokyo.
Kyosuke Okada, who represents the Asian interests of both the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors ... (read more)
Westin Casuarina Hopes to Open Soon4 November 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Inspection delays have pushed back indefinitely the opening of the Westin Casuarina Hotel and Spa, an approximately $80-million resort project built on the site of the former Maxim.
Clark County inspectors were at the property last week and again Monday in an ongoing effort to clear the ... (read more)
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