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More Vegas Convention Visitors Expected in Q2

LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas is scheduled to host 13 trade shows with a projected attendance of 10,000 or more in the second quarter, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The shows are expected to attract nearly 380,000 attendees, a 21 percent increase from the same period a year ago.

For the first time, Las Vegas will host a major trade show with 10,000 or more attendees during each month this year, the tourism authority said.

"We're looking not only at a strong quarter for Las Vegas trade shows but also an unprecedented year," said Rossi Ralenkotter, executive vice president of the tourism authority.

The shows are expected to have a nongaming economic impact of more than $520 million. Year-ago figures weren't immediately available.

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