It's Not a Junket, It's an Investment Nov 20, 2009
"It's not a bachelor party. This is my sales team," reads the headline of another ad popping up in business publications, this one from the Las Vegas Convention ors Authority. Over the past 12 months, meanwhile, the Four Seasons chain has held roughly 130 events for prospective clients, in part to argue that a Four Seasons vacation is an effective employee incentive. (BusinessWeek)
Cubs release Spring Training slate Nov 19, 2009
The Cubs and White Sox square off March 6 in Mesa, March 7 and March 19 in Glendale, and then play two in Las Vegas, March 12-13. Those five contests are part of the total 35-game schedule, which includes 15 games at HoHoKam Park, 18 road games in Arizona and the two in Las Vegas ... March 12 at Milwaukee Brewers (ss), Maryvale; vs. Chicago White Sox, Las Vegas. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Terenzio Signs With Louisville Men's Tennis Nov 19, 2009
The University of Louisville men's tennis team will open the 2010 spring season Jan. 8-10 at the Las Vegas Invitational. Contact the Cardinals Ticket Office. (Uoflsports.com)
Hingham players take fourth in National tennis tourney Nov 19, 2009
0 mixed doubles team will travel to Las Vegas, NV for their matches which are slated for November 20-22. Loading commenting interface. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Hitting the road for the holidays Nov 19, 2009
For Scott Russell, a financial analyst in Las Vegas, the reality hit home when he did the math on flying his family of four to Orange County, Calif. to visit his in-laws. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Furloughs displace Maui dorm kids Nov 19, 2009
While the majority of boarders at Lahainaluna are from Maui and go home on furlough weekends, about 34 of the school's boarders hail from other islands or as far as Micronesia and Las Vegas ... On the Oct. 30 furlough day, Sinenci's two sons each brought home a fellow dorm student one from the Big Island and one from Las Vegas. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AAA predicts more drivers, fewer fliers for Thanksgiving Nov 19, 2009
Travelers to Las Vegas, a popular U.S. holiday destination, will find average hotel rates have dropped to $80 a night, which is 9% lower than last year's Thanksgiving week rates. Clint Bolte of Chambersburg, Pa. (USA Today)
Holiday travel survival guide Nov 19, 2009
Consider heading to a party town like Las Vegas or New Orleans. The Big Easy has a long tradition of offering discounted hotel rates, free concerts, and free cooking demos during the first three weeks of December; check out for event schedules and special hotel deals. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Penn National eyes Fontainebleau Las Vegas Nov 18, 2009
LAS VEGAS - Penn National Gaming Inc. has offered $50 million for the unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Penn said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it agreed to buy the project from debtors and its offer will serve as the opening bid at a bankruptcy auction. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Luxury for less Nov 18, 2009
He'd worked for Bellagio, the hotel-casino that helped reinvent Las Vegas as a luxury destination for the masses in 1998 ... He would be going to Las Vegas in a week, he said, and he would be staying in a room that was 900 square feet, where you could talk on the phone and watch a flat-screen TV while you were in the Jacuzzi ... "The thing people don't realize," he said, lifting his glass of pinot noir, "is that if you want a better price on a room in Vegas, all you have to do is ask. So I'm... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Firefighters train for test of the best Nov 18, 2009
The impact made the weight move along a steel track, while Klepper's cheering aimed to fire up his colleague as the two prepared to compete in a world firefighter combat competition this week in Las Vegas ... None of the costs associated with the Las Vegas trip was paid for with taxpayer money, the firefighters said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The Strip takes some green steps, albeit small Nov 18, 2009
Greening the Las Vegas Strip - Seasonal- msnbc ... Greening the Las Vegas Strip ... The resorts along Las Vegas Boulevard sit not just in the middle of a desert, but at a crossroads where conspicuous consumption meets scarce resources. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Carnival Event Comes to Las Vegas Nov 17, 2009
Source: Las Vegas Carnival, Inc ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Las Vegas Carnival, Inc a USA / Trinidad based operation announced today that it will host an annual carnival event in Las Vegas in late spring of 2010 ... The inaugural Las Vegas Carnival will be entitled a Celebration of Life and the official dates of the event will be released in the coming weeks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Forbes' 1st edition of former Mobil Travel awards Nov 17, 2009
Other five-star properties include Altira Macau in Macau; Montage Beverly Hills in California; the Four Seasons Hualalai at Hawaii; the Tower Suites at Encore in Las Vegas; and The Peninsula in New York City. The complete list of winners is available at http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Doctor in Jackson case avoids jail in support case Nov 17, 2009
Prosecutors in Las Vegas had sought an arrest warrant for Dr. Conrad Murray after he failed to appear for previous hearings before Family Court officers attempting to collect unpaid child support for a California woman and her 11-year-old son dating back to October 2008 ... His lawyer in that case, Edward Chernoff, attended Monday's hearing in Las Vegas but did not take part ... At the time, the financially troubled physician owed at least $780,000 for settlements against his business,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
2003 - Insight Bowl (Cal 52, Virginia Tech 49) 2004 - Holiday Bowl (Texas Tech 45, Cal 31) 2005 - Las Vegas Bowl (Cal 35, BYU 28) 2006 - Holiday Bowl (Cal 45, Texas A 2007 - Armed Forces Bowl (Cal 42, Air Force 36) 2008 - Emerald Bowl (Cal 24, Miami 17). Another Successful Home Season in the Books Cal has completed its six-game 2009 home schedule with a 4-2 record and an average attendance of 59,472 to continue an extremely successful and popular run at Memorial Stadium over the past six... (Calbears.com)
McPier to fight budget woes with job cuts Nov 17, 2009
Last week, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society announced it was taking its 2012 event to Las Vegas. The Chicago-based medical group is changing venues because of the high cost of labor at McCormick Place, it said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Rules For Buying IPOs Are A Bit Different Nov 17, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Madera council OKs new travel policy Nov 17, 2009
The Bee wrote about the trip in early September this year after bankruptcy records for the Las Vegas company that wants to build the casino indicated Svanda had been reimbursed for the trip by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, which would own the casino. The reimbursement for the flight to Washington never was reported on Svanda's financial disclosure statements, as is legally required for elected officials. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
High-level luxury Nov 17, 2009
wynnlasvegasMost luxurious hotel: Located within the Wynn Las Vegas, Tower Suites offers the ultimate VIP welcome. It is the only Vegas resort with privileges that begin inside the airport before guests are whisked to their stay in a Phantom Rolls Royce (Tower Suites claims the largest fleet in North America). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Free family flights to Mexico on AeroMexico Nov 17, 2009
Fly from major U.S. cities like Las Vegas, Houston, New York, Miami, Seattle, and many more. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Las Vegas Resort Prepares to Celebrate the Holidays in a Big Way Nov 17, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The , the newest resort to open in Las Vegas, and recent Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award Winner, will welcome the nation's tallest Christmas Tree, a 109-foot White Fir on December 12 ... Open just eight months, the M Resort is the newest resort destination in Las Vegas ... With just 390 rooms and suites, the boutique resort caters to both Las Vegas residents and out-of-town guests. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Worlds top late-night restaurants Nov 16, 2009
Who knew that Daniel Boulud enjoys chicken wings (at least the ones from Pho Kim Long II in Las Vegas) or that David Chang likes Tokyos Toriyoshi, a (gasp ... Noe DeWittDaniel Bouluds pick: Pho Kim Long II, Las Vegas ... Daniel Boulud is the chef and owner of Daniel, Bar Boulud, Caf Boulud, DB Bistro Moderne, and DBGB Kitchen & Bar in New York; Daniel Boulud Brasserie in Las Vegas; Caf Boulud in Palm Beach; Maison Boulud in Beijing; and DB Bistro Moderne and Lumire in Vancouver. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sands China to Raise Funds, Open Most of Stalled Macau Resort by End-2011 Nov 15, 2009
The project is a quantum leap for Macau as Las Vegas Sands bets that more convention space, hotel rooms and shopping malls will entice visitors to prolong their stay in the worlds biggest gambling hub, Leven told reporters in a videoconference from Las Vegas. Las Vegas Sands is selling a stake in its Macau unit for as much as HK$26 billion ($3. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Poll: Hawaii residents still traveling Nov 14, 2009
Las Vegas is the destination of choice for one in five of those planning to travel; one in seven will visit another country. Acting Manager Warren Moore said those who plan to travel are looking for bargains. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Strippers-on-a-truck promotion halted in Vegas Nov 14, 2009
Stripper ad campaign halted in Las Vegas ... LAS VEGAS - Live strippers on the back of a truck is too much even for Sin City ... A Las Vegas strip club has agreed to stop an advertising promotion in which it hauled bikini-clad exotic dancers around in a truck with clear plastic sides. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travelers cut costs for holiday trips Nov 14, 2009
Of the Hawai'i residents planning to take at least one holiday trip this year, the most popular destinations for AAA customers included traveling out of state (63 percent), traveling within Hawai'i (26 percent), going to a gambling destination such as Las Vegas (20 percent), traveling internationally (14 percent) and going to a tropical destination (5 percent). Nearly half 46 percent of those polled by AAA said they will not take an overnight trip at least 50 miles from home this holiday... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Casinos take money from states Nov 14, 2009
Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:12 PM CST In Las Vegas, house prices have dropped 55 percent since peaking in August 2006 ... Up until the '90s, we never suffered with the downturn of the economy, William Thompson, a professor at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and an expert on the casino business, told me ... Thompson thinks that the money will again roll into Las Vegas as the economy improves. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The dome: Could Birmingham ever recoup the dollars? Nov 13, 2009
Sanders points to sloping attendance in Las Vegas, Orlando and Chicago, known as meccas for convention and trade shows. According to the , citywide convention attendance at three centers was down nearly 19 percent in the first six months of 2009, compared to the same time period in 2008. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Don't miss these Frontier Airlines deals Nov 13, 2009
- $114 Las Vegas, Nev. - $121 Seattle, Wash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Tyson faces jail if scuffle is deemed a violation Nov 13, 2009
Tyson had stopped at LAX while traveling from Europe to Las Vegas when several photographers began snapping pictures of him near a ticket counter, Holcomb said. Echeverria, 50, who described himself as a freelance photographer, told police that Tyson struck him once. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Trekking solo? Find travel mate Nov 13, 2009
Both wanted to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, for some gaming last spring, but neither wanted to go alone. They found each other on TravelChums and, after a little negotiating, agreed to meet at the Fun City airport. (CNN)
H1N1 Health Leaders Gather in Las Vegas Nov 13, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nv -- The H1N1 pandemic has gone global and health leaders expect it will get worse before it gets better ... Medical experts from around the world are meeting at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas for the World Response Conference to share information and discuss how to contain the spread of the virus ... Las Vegas could be one of the most at risk cities for the virus because so many people from all over the world visit the city. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
West switches gears at Jennings Strouss Nov 13, 2009
Jennings has offices in downtown Phoenix, Peoria, Las Vegas and Washington. The firm has 79 attorneys. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Men's Basketball opens season with first-ever m... Nov 13, 2009
The WCC Tournament will be played in Las Vegas, Nev. for the second straight year. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
US Air flight attendants to picket Friday Nov 12, 2009
(NYSE:LCC) said Oct. 26 it was cutting 1,000 jobs and will reduce the number of flights out of Las Vegas by nearly half. The Tempe-based airlines also is dropping flights to a number of destinations and postponing a planned flight between Philadelphia and Beijing. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Jean Janssen Nov 12, 2009
and Daryl (Joan) Janssen, Sioux Falls S.D.; her brother, Verle Jucht, Renner, S.D.; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Harvey Wollman, Sioux Falls; and sister-in-law, Ladeen (Martin) Guericke, Las Vegas, Nev. her grandchildren: Steve (Cathy), Michael and David (Amber) Ratzlaff, Josh (Becky), Andrew, and Mark Janssen and Rebekah "Bekah" Finch; and great-grandchildren: Justin, Jonah, Jacob and Grayson. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Joe Jackson to Inherit Nothing From Son Nov 12, 2009
He has been married to Katherine Jackson for 50 years, but he lists his home in Las Vegas ... His list of monthly expenses includes $1,200 for rent for his Las Vegas home; $2,500 to eat out; $1,000 for entertainment, gifts and vacations; $2,000 on air travel and $3,000 on hotels ... Howard Weitzmanan, an attorney for the estate administrators" ______________________________ Yuh think? Geeze Marie! And to think I told my kids that there is a big green trash can in the back yard that the city will... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Cramer-Krasselt, MGM 'sins' creates buzz Nov 12, 2009
Twitter Confessions is a fun viral campaign that a lot of MGM Grand and Las Vegas visitors can relate to. People are very creative with their sins. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Different by design Nov 11, 2009
Las Vegas and the 21st-century Strip - Seasonal- msnbc ... Las Vegas and the 21st-century Strip ... Its a design that speaks in equal parts to the challenges of the Las Vegas Strip, the unsustainable sprawl of the Las Vegas Valley (now home to 2 million people) and a fundamental shift in American demographics. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Google offers free holiday season Wi-Fi service at U.S. airports Nov 11, 2009
Currently, there are 47 airports participating in the project, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte. As a result of the project, Burbank and Seattle airports will begin offering airport-wide free Wi-Fi access indefinitely, Google said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bedding trends to fight insomnia Nov 11, 2009
Manufacturers are developing new ways to combat insomnia, including some technologies introduced at this fall's Las Vegas Furniture Market and High Point Market, two of the country's largest trade shows. The hottest trends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Free Wi-Fi will be available starting today at 47 airports, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte ... Five of the airports participating in the program are also Virgin America destinations: Boston, Seattle, Las Vegas, San Diego and Virgin America's newest destination launching November 18, Fort Lauderdale ... Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) *... (The News-Press -- Business)
Veterans Day Closures, Parade and Events Nov 11, 2009
The Veterans Day Parade in Las Vegas will kick off at 10 a.m. in downtown Las Vegas and is expected to attract 30,000 people. This year's parade will feature more than 100 entries. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Diving with ghosts Nov 11, 2009
The job of neutralising Japans naval base at Truk was given to Task Force 58 and Rear Admiral Marc Mitscher, who looked wiry and worn like a Las Vegas crooner, but was tough and loved by his men. With the lagoon armed to the hilt with shore batteries, sea mines and suicide submarines, Mitscher opted instead for a massive aerial assault, code-named Operation Hailstone, and positioned his fleet of aircraft carriers 140 kilometres east of Truk. (iAfrica.com)
Google offers free Wi-Fi for the holidays Nov 11, 2009
The 47 airports include some, such as McCarran International in Las Vegas, that already provide free Wi-Fi. Sponsorships help the airport keep the service free. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Biggest Cruise Ship to Arrive in U.S. Nov 11, 2009
"They wanted this ship to be so big it could compete with large convention markets, like Las Vegas and Orlando," he said. Oasis of the Seas set sail for Fort Lauderdale last month from Finland, where it was built. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Phoenix, Tucson Energy Star homes list Nov 11, 2009
Phoenix, Tucson top list of Energy Star homes - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Las Vegas Sun Nov 10, 2009
Steven Tyler performs July 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas ... Perry will perform his Joe Perry Project Nov. 28 at the Las Vegas House of Blues, performing from his latest release Have Guitar, Will Travel. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Southwest alters landscape Nov 10, 2009
Phoenix and Las Vegas are very nice leisure destinations, as is Florida, but the network will also support a lot of business travel there, too. We re investing in improving our customer experience, and many of the amenities that we have developed over the past couple of years will definitely speak well to the road warriors who are interested in a few more creature comforts than the once-a-year flier. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: America West -- Phoenix, Las Vegas, Columbus US Airways -- Charlotte, Baltimore-Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reagan Washington, New York LaGuardia, Boston 2009: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Phoenix ... 1999: Phoenix, Houston Hobby, Las Vegas, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International, Chicago Midway, Oakland, Baltimore-Washington, St. Louis, San Diego 2009: Las Vegas, Chicago Midway, Phoenix, Baltimore-Washington, Houston Hobby, Dallas Love Field, Oakland, Los Angeles... (USA Today -- Money)
Juneau Named BIG EAST Golfer of the Month Nov 10, 2009
The junior capped her impressive month at the Boulder Creek Golf Club where she tied another career best with a Round 2 score of 67 at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown. Juneau finished second overall with a five-under 211. (Uoflsports.com)
Hotel occupancy up in September Nov 10, 2009
This survey does not include the Las Vegas lodging market, due to the lack of survey participation by hotels in Las Vegas. Top Five Average Daily Rate. (Honolulu Advertiser)
PSU gets home games Nov 10, 2009
When the Lions initial seeding first came up on the screen the players clapped, then erupted into a loud cheer when show host Michael Kim said "in State College, Pennsylvania." For sophomore midfielder and Las Vegas native Ali Schaefer, the chance to travel west is something to look forward to. "If we come out with the wins this weekend, we get to go to California, maybe," Schaefer said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Travel awards: Two more big wins for Malaysia Nov 9, 2009
Resorts World Genting scooped the Worlds Leading Casino Resort title for the fourth year running, beating 15 other casino resorts, ranging from the likes of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to The Venetian in Macau. The hilltop resort had picked up Asias Leading Family Resort and Asias Leading Casino Resort awards on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jackson's father seeks allowance Nov 8, 2009
Joe Jackson's outgoings were listed in the court papers and included rent for his Las Vegas home, meals out, air travel and hotel accommodation. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Is Dr. Drew's sexual healing bad for you? Nov 8, 2009
Take the Voltaggio brothers of "Top Chef: Las Vegas" (10 p.m. Wednesdays on Bravo). These two self-assured but growly young men don't take kindly to either flaccid flavor profiles or incendiary comments in the Glad Torture Chamber. (Salon)
Tickets get lost in maze of wacky itinerary Nov 8, 2009
It didn't matter; our flight to Las Vegas was canceled because of severe weather ... Instead, Hotwire cobbled together a schedule that, though it saved you a little money, meant changing planes in Las Vegas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
MJ's father seeks monthly allowance Nov 8, 2009
Katherine Jackson lives in Los Angeles and Joe Jackson resides in Las Vegas. Michael Jackson had a difficult relationship with his father, who he accused of physically abusing him and his brothers during the early years of their career. (India Times)
Honolulu among top holiday travel spots Nov 7, 2009
Honolulu among top holiday travel destinations - Pacific Business News (Honolulu). for free extra services. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
Her human subjects range from novelist Paul Auster, who has written about his near-miss with lightning as a teenager at camp (the boy directly in front of him was killed), to a Las Vegas death-and-dying guru who says his spiritual practice was activated by a near-fatal lightning strike, to practitioners of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion, who view lightning as an attribute of the god Shango; and to a group of Mexican villagers struggling to understand an especially cruel act of the deity, when... (Salon)
Lobo Notes Vs. UNLV Nov 7, 2009
The Rebels won the teams' last matchup 3-2 in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 17, 2008. UNLV REBELS Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Conference: Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Head Coach: Mario Sanchez (Fresno State, `99) Record at UNLV: 23-39-9 (4) Career Record: Same Starters Returning/Lost: 5/7 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 10/13 2008 Record: 8-9-1 2008 Conference Record: 3-7-0 (T-5th) NM vs. UNLV: 16-8-0 Last Time: UNLV won 3-2 in Sacramento (10-17-08) Web Site: UNLVRebels. (Golobos.com)
Greek Islands, air/8 nights, from $1,399 Nov 7, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $60 for Baltimore, D.C.; $120 for Chicago, Miami; $230 for Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle; $310 for L.A., Las Vegas; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old Nov 7, 2009
Police informant says Las Vegas 19-year-old was 'driving force' behind celebrity burglary case ... LAS VEGAS -- A young woman broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities she admired, including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Audrina Patridge, because she wanted to own their designer clothes and jewelry, an informant told police ... According to a Las Vegas police search warrant obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, Nicholas Prugo told Los Angeles police detectives that Rachel Jungeon Lee... (Albany Times Union)
Joe Jackson seeks stipend from sons estate Nov 7, 2009
An itemized list of expenses says Joe Jackson spends $1,200 a month on rent for his Las Vegas home; $2,500 to eat out; $1,000 on entertainment, gifts and vacations; $2,000 on air travel and $3,000 on hotels. A phone message left for Oxman was not immediately returned. (MSNBC -- News)
