You may picture Las Vegas as being a place where gamblers flock to in their millions to try out the world-famous casino sites. Or you may picture it as the place where big groups of people visit to enjoy hen dos and stag nights – or simply a weekend of partying just because.
But there’s a lot more to it than that. If you are a fan of playing casinos – there is no longer any need to spend thousands on visiting the Vegas strip if you don’t want to, you can simply sign up for an account at an online casino and play from there. However, it is fun to visit… and what if you can combine a business event with a trip to the casinos? Well, it seems that plenty are. In fact, it is now one of the top business destinations in North America, but why?
Well, let’s take a look at all the benefits of holding your work meetings in Las Vegas – a place where you really can combine business with pleasure!
Ease of Access
No matter where you live in the world (unless it’s a tiny island with hardly any access to public transport), Las Vegas is just one flight away. You can fly direct to Las Vegas from most countries – and from the UK you can fly direct from London in just 10 hours, with flights available every single day from the main airports.
What’s more, if it’s being paid for by your business, you can even get a luxury private transfer when you arrive. Or, if you want something a little more cost-effective, you can opt for group shuttles. If you fly 1st Class with Virgin Atlantic, you can even get a free chauffeur transfer!
It’s Voted One of the Best Places to Hold a Conference
People are now starting to appreciate how much more there is to Vegas rather than being the original ‘Sin City’.
In fact, in recent polls, Las Vegas was voted the top destination for major meetings of over 300 delegates by DestinationMAP XVI. What’s more, Cvent even voted Vegas as the No. 3 place out of 50 different meeting destinations in the United States. They considered no less than 5,000 different cities and ranked them on numerous factors including the ease of booking, location and number of meeting event venues in the region.
People seem to like it and appreciate exactly what it has to offer.
Some of the Best Event Venues in the World
Las Vegas has world-class convention facilities, no doubt. However, it also offers some of the best restaurants and entertainment facilities as well as the most luxurious hotels in the world. You think New York doesn’t sleep? Las Vegas is positively a city with severe insomnia.
Whether you’re looking for a comfy and adequate 200 ft2 or whether you’re after a huge 1,000,000 ft2 exhibition hall, you can enjoy cutting-edge, modern and hi-tech facilities.
If you look at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, for example, it offers 3.2 million ft2 of space and is close to the best hotels in the Vegas strip. This is also the only convention centre in the US that has been designated as a World Trade Centre and is one of the biggest in the country.
After something a little different? Then you have the option of trying out the ARIA Resort and Casino, which combines first-class hospitality with mind-blowing architecture. It boasts more than 4,000 guest rooms all with stunning furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows and top-end amenities. The event will also be able to take advantage of integrated technology which will allow you to customise the conference room features.
The options in Las Vegas are nothing short of incredible. You’ll find facilities that just aren’t comparable to the likes of London, or Manchester, despite Manchester having some of the highest rated hotels.
Lots of Great Places to Eat
Meetings can be hungry work – and there are lots of top chefs that serve up some of the most delicious foods on the Las Vegas strip. You can take someone you’re looking to make a business deal with to one of the finest eateries for guaranteed success.
Want award-winning food by an award-winning chef? Then try out Giada, found inside the Cromwell. It has received recognition for offering the best Italian food, the best views of any restaurant and the ‘Best Power Lunch’ award.
If you are looking for something a bit lighter then you can try out some sushi at the famous Nobu at Caesars Palace, Stunning Japanese decor creates a tranquil environment and the food served up is next level.
There’s something for all tastes. Big dinners, light bites, dinners and cocktails – there’s always the perfect place to impress your delegates.
What Are You Waiting For?
If you do want to organise an unforgettable business event, then this could be exactly what you are looking for. Whether you’re looking for a small event or a multinational conference, Vegas fits the bill with the very best venues, restaurants and hotels in the world – and you can even fit in a hand of blackjack or a spin of the slots in your free time!
