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Chris Jones Gaming Guru - Page 8Las Vegas Flier Count up in January27 February 2006
Another year, another busy start for McCarran International Airport.
The Las Vegas gateway hosted nearly 3.5 million people last month, up 5.9 percent from January 2005, the Clark County Aviation Department said Friday.
January's count was lower than every month of 2005 excluding January and February. ... (read more)
NBA All-Star Game 2007: Slam Dunk27 February 2006
At a media session before last Sunday's National Basketball Association All-Star Game in Houston, one of the sport's biggest stars was asked his opinion on next year's All-Star host.
True to form, Shaquille O'Neal responded with a slam-dunk answer.
"I just know that whatever happens in Vegas next year, ... (read more)
Korean Air Plans Las Vegas Flights24 February 2006
LAS VEGAS -- The heart of Southern Nevada's travel industry will soon get a regular touch of Seoul.
Lee Jong-hee, president of Korean Air, last week told The Korea Times his carrier will launch direct Las Vegas service by year's end.
McCarran International Airport and Las Vegas Convention and ... (read more)
Las Vegas Mayor Steals Some of the All-Star Show20 February 2006
HOUSTON -- To jump-start the worldwide hype for next February's NBA All-Star events, Las Vegas marketers considered a massive advertising blitz around this week's All-Star festivities in Houston.
Those plans quickly were abandoned when the National Basketball Association and Las Vegas honchos deemed it ... (read more)
Stern: No Quarrel With Casinos17 February 2006
HOUSTON -- National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern is looking forward to a bigger and better show when his sport's signature exhibition arrives in Las Vegas one year from now.
But the city's legalized sports books remain a source of fear and loathing for NBA leaders, even as plans ... (read more)
Face-lift Receives Official Approval15 February 2006
The Las Vegas Convention Center's long-awaited face-lift will become a reality after Tuesday's unanimous approval of a proposed $737 million upgrade.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, which owns and operates the city's oldest and largest trade show venue, has for more than a year studied ... (read more)
The Future of Las Vegas: Meeting the Future13 February 2006
The Las Vegas Convention Center has for decades drawn visitors at a rhythmic clip, producing cash so steadily it's easy to forget how hard the place actually works.
But in its 47th year, the heart of Southern Nevada's convention industry is showing its age.
Should conditions worsen, experts here and ... (read more)
Flap Over Ad Slogan Goes to Court10 February 2006
LAS VEGAS -- Following months of quiet percolation, the headline-grabbing trademark dispute over the "What happens here, stays here" slogan is again bubbling to the surface.
Representatives from both sides of the battle will meet Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Reno, where Judge Larry Hicks could ... (read more)
Survey Predicts Trade-Show Industry Grows9 February 2006
LAS VEGAS -- U.S. trade shows are poised to grow in 2006, with key executives projecting increased revenue and hiring, a new survey shows.
"The wind is at the back to this industry, no question," said Michael Hughes, associate publisher and director of research services for Tradeshow Week.
Any rise ... (read more)
Las Vegas Buffets: Step Up to the Plate6 February 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Few things evoke Las Vegas' vintage charms quite like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Despite the growing prominence of celebrity chefs and their froufrou Zagat ratings, self-serve gorgefests have been big business at local hotel-casinos for nearly six decades.
And they're still going ... (read more)
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