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Meeting industry zeroes in globalization, technology

Globalization, technology and new development were among the themes this week at IMEX America 2013, an exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events.

Plush trade show lassoing exhibitors for 2014 show

Potential exhibitors of premium children’s products got the red carpet treatment during Plush’s preview event at the World Market Center on Wednesday.

Convention authority gets OK to buy more Sierra Vista Drive property

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority soon will purchase another slice of Sierra Vista Drive. At its board of directors meeting Tuesday morning, the authority was given approval to move forward with the purchase of 500 and 650 Sierra Vista Drive, at a cost of up to $21 million.

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Airline planners land in Las Vegas for international conference

Local visitor industry leaders extended their formal greeting on Friday to the World Routes conference, the most visible part of a three-year effort to land the conference, and to bring more foreign tourists to Las Vegas.

Kirkpatrick: Stadium must serve students

By her own admission, Marilyn Kirkpatrick isn’t an expert on stadiums. The Nevada Assembly speaker’s day job is food sales, not sports venues.

Sierra Vista Square residents get to stay, for now

Two women crossed Swenson Street at Sierra Vista Drive on a recent weekday morning, walking toward the apartments on the southeast side of Sierra Vista. On the northeast side, a man and his wife were asking passers-by whether they could spare some cash for the bus.

Mr. Olympia is back

This weekend it’s all about the muscle at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Travel booking site takes more expansive Las Vegas office

Imagine visiting the Palace of Versailles and getting an intimate tour of the royal chambers. Perhaps the Vatican is more your speed. If so, picture taking a private tour of the Sistine Chapel.

Nongaming attractions help Las Vegas reinvent its brand, execs say

It took a devastating recession, but marketing and casino executives said Wednesday that consumers ages 21-46 who demand quality dining, shopping and clubs have taken Las Vegas past the perception it’s dominated by casino gambling.

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