Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday signed a directive to expand the Nevada mask exception for large indoor events to include conventions if all attendees are vaccinated.
Conventions
Conventions are big business in Las Vegas. • Expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a $1.4 billion project, will keep the city on pace to compete for the top shows. • CES tops the list. (See Top 10 below, and follow the link to a full list.)
Top 10 Las Vegas conventions
(ranked by attendance)1. CES — Consumer Technology Association
2. NAB — National Association of Broadcasters
3. MAGIC — Marketplace Spring Show
4. SHOT Show — Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show
5. World of Concrete
6. International Builders Show
7. Las Vegas Market (winter)
8. Las Vegas Market (summer)
9. ASD Market Week
10. (tie) Mr. Olympia.
10. (tie) PMMI — Pack Expo Las Vegas
See the full list of Las Vegas conventions.
With an ownership change of The Venetian, Palazzo and Sands Expo Center coming soon, Las Vegas Sands Corp. begins the transition with The Venetian Expo.
A Tesla driver looking for a charging station breached the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop underground transit system in June, the LVCVA acknowledged Tuesday.
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G2E, also known as the Global Gaming Expo, is the latest trade show to impose a vaccination rule ahead of its in-person return.
The lack of convention traffic continues to keep visitation below 2019 levels, but the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says it continues to climb steadily.
The Las Vegas Market, a twice-annual furnishings trade show for designers to meet vendors and see new merchandise, took over the World Market Center this week.
The National Association of Broadcasters announced Wednesday that it will require attendees of its October trade show to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
QAnon is coming to Las Vegas, with one of the country’s largest gaming companies playing host to the far-right conspiracy group.
Businesses buying and selling all things pet-related packed the Mandalay Bay Convention Center’s floor this week.
When registrants for CES roll into Las Vegas in January, they’ll be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before they can attend the four-day show.
SIAL America will make its debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center in March, thanks to Emerald Holding and Comexposium partnering to bring the trade show to the city.
The LVCVA has approved a contract revision giving employees more time on the COVID layoff call-back list. Next come discussions for employee vaccinations or testing.
The opening keynote panel Monday at The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom focused on strengths and weaknesses in global health systems.
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is expected to discuss innovations in 5G technology and “spotlight a look into the future of how these advancements are enabling people to work, communicate and learn more efficiently.”