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ProFootballTalk NFL Insider, Myles Simmons joins Cofield & Company to discuss Michael Jordan joining the NBC's NBA broadcast, review Micah Parsons showing up to Dallas Cowboys' training camp despite not having a new contract, and give his thoughts on the lack of hype around Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward, despite being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Las Vegas Review-Journal Sports Columnist, Adam Hill joins Cofield & Co. to talk about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's threats of the SEC forming it's own conference, preview the start of the Las Vegas Raiders' mandatory mini-camp, and give his thoughts on the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority continuing to sponsor the Las Vegas Aces by paying each player on the roster $100,000.

Two men face charges in connection to the disappearance of a teenager from Utah… why it's making news in Las Vegas. Plus, a family sues the City of North Las Vegas and two officers involved in the fatal shooting a woman who they claim was mentally ill. And, the budget is in for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority…why they're concerned but not panicking. You can watch 7@7 during the week at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on any of your favorite streaming platforms.

Kelly Messina, senior director of leisure sales for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the very first Spotlight Nevada, a new trade event designed to promote resorts and attractions in Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada. On April 13-15, nearly 80 travel advisors gathered with roughly 100 suppliers to meet and experience all the state has to offer. And Spotlight Nevada will return next year. For more information, visit www.spotlightnevada.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

This episode is a combination of two mini-episodes from 3/12/25 and 3/14/25. Another one will follow soon.... Topic begins at (0:12:34) mark: Notice: Skype will be dead on May 5 -- how does this affect PFA Radio?.... (0:26:37): Bovada VIP player stiffed out of $87k in TikTok ban bet, PFA helps him.... (1:22:03): Bovada/Ignition tournament system glitch over weekend of March 8 leaves hundreds or thousands of players underpaid or no-paid their winnings.... (1:50:00): Texas / Canadian poker player Mark Toulouse passed away during tournament at Texas Card House Dallas.... (2:03:25): Founders Card again kills Caesars Diamond benefit, this time permanently.... (2:17:04): Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority agrees to pay $8.25 million to A's to wear Las Vegas patch while they play in Sacramento.... (2:30:21): YouTube makes new policy against videos promoting illegal online gambling sites.

On the March 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from Downtown Summerlin and was joined by: Jose Canseco - A's Hall of Famer & 1988 AL MVP (8:30) Mick Akers - Sports Business & Transportation journalist at Las Vegas Review Journal (27:30) Steve Hill - Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (1:11:50) Steve Fanelli - VP of Sales and Business Operations for the Athletics (1:23:53) Brent Rooker - A's Outfielder/DH (1:39:10) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE President Nick Khan and Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Steve Hill took part in a fireside chat at Preview Las Vegas on January 16. The pair discussed WWE WrestleMania 41, how quickly the deal to bring WWE to Las Vegas materialized, Khan's Las Vegas roots, WWE's continued international expansion, and more.

City Cast's new investigation, co-published with ProPublica, reveals new details about the so-called "Tesla tunnels" running under our city: When Elon Musk's Boring Company came to Las Vegas in 2019, its tunneling projects in other cities had already fizzled out after environmental reviews and public outcry. But here, with the backing of the powerful Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Boring Co. won a bid to build the Vegas Loop, a tunnel system for ferrying convention-goers around in underground Teslas — and it's since won approval from local government entities for 68 miles of tunnels. City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler and journalist Daniel Rothberg co-authored a new investigation for ProPublica about how the Boring Co. has advanced a sprawling transit system with little public oversight and input, despite the fines and environmental incidents it's racked up since the project began. City Cast Las Vegas co-host Sarah Lohman interviews Dayvid and Daniel in today's episode. Make sure to read the investigation in full here. ProPublica and City Cast Las Vegas made multiple attempts to reach the Boring Company for comment on this investigation, but have received no response as of the publication date. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Messina, senior director of leisure travel for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report on the eve of the second Formula 1 Grand Prix, an event that was a major success for the entertainment capital Messina details how Vegas has become a center for sports, previews new and updated resorts coming online and new forms of entertainment and shows opening around the city. For more information, visit www.TrackMyLasVegasBookings.com, www.visitlasvegas.com, www.lasvegasmeansbusiness.com or www.taconnect.net/rewards/lvcva. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Send us a textWe are on location as the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas took its final bow with a breathtaking spectacle. What a show! The Las Vegas skyline was illuminated with an impressive drone and fireworks show, followed by the 22-second-long implosion of the Tropicana at 2:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Oct. 9. According to officials... the momentous event marks the next chapter in Las Vegas' legacy of reinvention: the A's state-of-the-art ballpark and a world-class entertainment resort destination in partnership with Bally's Corporation. We chat with Steve Hill, the President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. We asked him about Las Vegas implosions and why they are so special and we also asked him to confirm that the A's are really moving here. Listen and see what he has to say! Call LevelUp Law at 855-LevelUp or visit  LevelUpLaw.comVegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Episode Notes Airbnb aims to focus on a lot more than short-term rentals. The company has plans to consistently launch new lines of business going forward, including those that may not be geared toward travel, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. CEO Brian Chesky said at the Skift Global Forum on Wednesday he anticipates launching two or three ventures annually that could eventually generate a billion dollars a year in revenue. He acknowledged not all of those ventures will be successful, but added now is the right time for the company to grow beyond the core business.  Chesky also said that stays between 30 and 90 days could represent a huge area of growth for Airbnb, noting that online travel agencies wouldn't likely provide travelers that opportunity. Next, Las Vegas officials believe the city needs to host more big sporting events to help maintain tourism growth, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.   Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said at the Skift Global Forum the city aims to have a marquee event in the first or second quarter of each year in addition to the annual Formula 1 race. Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl this February, which generated $1 billion in incremental economic impact.  Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, said the city wouldn't be the same if it stopped hosting large sporting events. Las Vegas is scheduled to host Wrestlemania and the College Football Playoff National Championship next year. Finally, Dubai is synonymous with luxury tourism. But the city is looking to rely less on its famous landmarks and celebrity campaigns in favor of what it considers a more authentic tourism experience, writes Middle East Reporter Josh Corder.  Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim said the city needed landmark projects and luxury hotels to attract tourists in the beginning. But he said Dubai Tourism is working to showcase the city's residents and hidden gems, citing its arts and culture.  For more travel stories and deep dives into the latest trends, head to skift.com.  Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Las Vegas media outlets are abuzz with the news that our city's marketing arm, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) paid influencers over $2 million in the last couple of years to market the city — and the Authority's refusal to release all of their payment records. But influencer marketing is par for the course these days, so what makes this initiative so controversial? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler and executive producer talk with local influencer Phil Tzeng about the ins and outs of influencer marketing, how much they get paid, and what kinds of ethical standards influencers should be held to. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lifeblood of Nevada's economy is tourism, and a big chunk of that comes from conventions.

Unless you've been living under a rock the WNBA continues to be a hot topic, showing fans and the world that excitement around women's basketball is expanding beyond a “moment.”  With all the chatter about aggression towards rookies, vet players, crazy record stats, and even team mascots dominating the floor, there is one thing that has been looming top of mind for many over the last few weeks: money. The two-time reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are again at the forefront, as all twelve of the players on the team are negotiating with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on a $100,000 sponsorship deal. A number even higher than the league salary minimum. The news came as a welcome surprise to many, but also sparked an investigation from the league. So today Aces beat reporter, Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal is here to share what she has been able to find out on the ground about this sponsorship and what it could mean for the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced an unprecedented new sponsorship program: $100k to each of the Las Vegas Aces players, from superstars to rookies. On the heels of that announcement, however, the WNBA confirmed that it would be investigating this sponsorship deal for possible violation of league rules. But why? Today, executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson talks with professor Nancy Lough, co-director of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, about the complicated rules of endorsements, sponsorships, and pay-to-play in pro sports — and how we can get to pay parity for female athletes. Don't forget: We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card — and City Cast City swag! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team.If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team.If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team. If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team.If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team.If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson break down the first week of the 2024 WNBA Season, from the Indiana Fever's 0-4 start to the New York Liberty's four-game win streak. Plus, they discuss the unveiling of the name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, and the news that the Las Vegas Aces are under investigation after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced it was sponsoring each player on the team.If you have any questions want Sheryl and Jordan to answer, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review "Queens of the Court" so more women's basketball fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A $12 billion passenger bullet train linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area was dubbed the first true high-speed rail line in the nation, with a private company called Brightline West building it, and predicting millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028. Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, cited Biden administration support for the project that he said will bring thousands of union jobs, boost local economies, and cut traffic and air pollution. Company officials say the goal is to have trains exceeding speeds of 186 mph (300 kph)—comparable to Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains—operating in time for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Brightline West, whose sister company already operates a fast train between Miami and Orlando in Florida, aims to link U.S. cities that are too near each other for air travel to make sense and too far for people to drive. Las Vegas has no Amtrak service. The idea of a bullet train to Los Angeles dates back decades under various names including DesertXpress. Brightline West acquired the project in 2019, and company and public officials say it has all required right-of-way and environmental approvals, along with labor agreements. Brightline received Biden administration backing including a $3 billion grant from federal infrastructure funds and recent approval to sell another $2.5 billion in tax-exempt bonds. The company won federal authorization in 2020 to sell $1 billion in similar bonds. Brightline West says electric-powered trains will cut the four-hour trip across the Mojave Desert to a little more than two hours. It projects 11 million one-way passengers per year, with fares that Wes Eden, Brightline founder, said will be comparable to airline ticket costs. The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and the option to check luggage. Officials hope the train line will relieve congestion on I-15, where drivers often sit in miles of crawling traffic while returning home to Southern California from a Las Vegas weekend. An average of more than 44,000 automobiles per day crossed the California-Nevada state line on I-15 in 2023, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority data. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

From our friends at Skift, host Miguel Neves explores four diverse destinations, speaking with Tommy Woods, Travel Texas; Jim McMichael, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Tara Miller, Destination DC; and Martha Sheridan, Meet Boston. Each destination provides insight into what attendees can expect when meeting with them at IMEX Frankfurt 2024.

Topic begins at (0:00:00): PFA Radio finally gets monetized on YouTube.... (0:23:54): Another update on Tom Dwan controversies.... (0:52:24): New Pokernews show mangles Druff's name, debate follows regarding pronunciation.... (0:59:02): Former Clark County Congressional candidate arrested for killing a man in Resorts World in October 2023.... (1:30:34): A rash of room break-ins at new Rio Las Vegas victimize several tourists.... (1:50:44): Randy Garcia, Maurice Hawkins continue feud over Hawkins not paying longstanding debt.... (2:32:18): Founders Card, long a way to get Caesars Diamond without playing, abruptly stops that status match.... (2:58:57): WSOP.com may do away with terrible, antiquated 888 software.... (3:10:05): Man claims he was stung in the testicles by a scorpion at Venetian.... (3:21:55): Druffytime Theater: In 1991, the hottest girl in the dorms took a quick liking to Druff, but then a bizarre twist occurred.... (4:01:56): Oakland A's release weird stadium design which looks similar to famous Sydney Opera House.... (4:10:27): Fontainebleu Las Vegas is doing tier matching again -- Druff gives some tips and information to know.... (4:28:13): Interesting stats revealed by Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority regarding room occupancy and comps.

Topic begins at (0:00:00): PFA Radio finally gets monetized on YouTube.... (0:23:54): Another update on Tom Dwan controversies.... (0:52:24): New Pokernews show mangles Druff's name, debate follows regarding pronunciation.... (0:59:02): Former Clark County Congressional candidate arrested for killing a man in Resorts World in October 2023.... (1:30:34): A rash of room break-ins at new Rio Las Vegas victimize several tourists.... (1:50:44): Randy Garcia, Maurice Hawkins continue feud over Hawkins not paying longstanding debt.... (2:32:18): Founders Card, long a way to get Caesars Diamond without playing, abruptly stops that status match.... (2:58:57): WSOP.com may do away with terrible, antiquated 888 software.... (3:10:05): Man claims he was stung in the testicles by a scorpion at Venetian.... (3:21:55): Druffytime Theater: In 1991, the hottest girl in the dorms took a quick liking to Druff, but then a bizarre twist occurred.... (4:01:56): Oakland A's release weird stadium design which looks similar to famous Sydney Opera House.... (4:10:27): Fontainebleu Las Vegas is doing tier matching again -- Druff gives some tips and information to know.... (4:28:13): Interesting stats revealed by Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority regarding room occupancy and comps.

To no one's surprise, Elon Musk's Boring Company is in the news again as Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, throws his support behind the Vegas Loop's expansion amid safety concerns. Also, a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents is facing calls to resign after doubling down on comments aimed at trans athletes and the American Film Market moving to Vegas revives hopes for a Hollywood 2.0. Hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by thelist.vegas publisher Andrew Kiraly to round up this week's news. We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence was set to dominate the annual Las Vegas technology show CES, with more than 130,000 attendees expected to crowd convention center halls when doors opened on January 9. CES - formerly the Consumer Electronics Show - is held annually in Las Vegas every January. And just days before the Las Vegas Convention Center doors opened on January 9, workers were busily preparing booths, signage and more, for what's billed as one of the biggest technology shows in the world. Erica Johnson from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says more than 130,000 attendees were expected to crowd over two million square feet of meeting space. “CES is the most important technology trade show in the world, and CES is also really significant to the Las Vegas convention industry as well. And that's in both size of the footprint of the show and how much space it comprises, but also the number of attendees that it draws,” she says. Organizers, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said almost 118,000 people attended last year's gathering. But that was while lingering pandemic restrictions prevented some visitors attending, particularly from Asia. After a 2023 dominated by artificial intelligence chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT, AI is expected to be a top CES trend, with machine learning headed to a wide array of consumer electronics, from lighting to cooking grills. “This is going to be the CES of artificial intelligence, whatever that means,” says technology expert and analyst Andrea Nepori. “Because we've seen that artificial intelligence, especially with generative artificial intelligence in 2023, was like every headline. And now this year, we're going to see how companies are going to - let me use the term - milk that cow.” Elsewhere, Japanese automaker Honda is expected to unveil new electric vehicles, and Supernal - part of Hyundai Motor Group - is expected to showcase a flying taxi. There was also the usual swathe of new TVs, robots and other gadgets. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Join our Patreon for the exclusive MtM Vegas Aftershow! More info at: https://www.patreon.com/MtMVegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories Part 1 Description: This week we finally learned the date when the Tropicana will go into yesteryear as one of the most historic Vegas properties ever. Find out when Tropicana will close its doors plus what is the casino's legacy and will be actually be sorry that Tropicana is no more? In other news Planet Hollywood is getting a new center bar and it looks great. We also take a detailed look inside one of the stunning Wynn Fairway Villas, let you know how much Caesars is now charging for ATM fees, provide an update on Fontainebleau's nacho problems and executive shakeups plus contemplate a rumor about Hard Rock buying Treasure Island. Part 2 Description This week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released the visitor stats for December, 2023 and many records were broken. We'll break down how stunning the numbers are considering December is usually one of the slowest months of the year. In other news the Sphere announced their next residency act as they have struggled to get big names to sign on. We also discuss Oyo's super unique show, what you should see at Trop before it is gone, Caesars Palace at opening vs. today, the crazy amount of stuff Vegas is doing for the Super Bowl and whether or not Tilmann Fertitta's "Cosmo Clone" is canceled. About the Show Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with the audio being combined into this podcast. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Sam Joffray is no stranger to the Super Bowl. He has been to every big game since 1997 in some capacity. Whether it was leading a bid for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation or as a consultant or vendor, Joffray has a wealth of experience when it comes to the NFL's crown jewel. So when Las Vegas welcomed the Raiders to the city and built world-class Allegiant Stadium four years ago, they needed someone to run point on a Super Bowl bid. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority hired Joffray to be the president and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee. Following a successful bid, Sin City will host its first Super Bowl on February 11. Joffray and his team have been hard at work to make sure the event is a success, and are hopeful that Las Vegas can get into the regular rotation of Super Bowl host venues is the coming years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in October. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP October 2023 The participants included: Steve Hill, Chief Executive Office/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Q&A Steve Neiger, CCIM, Colliers International This program was sponsored by Dermody Properties When you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Guests: Steve Hill, CEO/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Part Two

Guests: Steve Hill, CEO/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Part Two

Guests: Steve Hill, CEO/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Part One

Guests: Steve Hill, CEO/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Part One

Kelly Messina, senior director of leisure sales for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how your clients can still find ticket  and packages for the much-in-demand F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, including what Vegas is doing to host the race. For more information, visit www.lvcca.com or www.visitlasvegas.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.  

In this bonus episode, Zach records from the dealer room at Creation's 57 year mission (Star Trek Las Vegas) convention. Zach discusses what he's seen, what's new and his overall thoughts. We also have a surprise guest!

Alex Alexander is living proof that there are many paths to becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager!   He was a cruise ship singer, land flipper, did hotel room arbitrage, owned an internet café and bike rental business, and even lived “off the grid” in Hawaii for a few years as a self-proclaimed gypsy (he was actually more like a ‘capitalist vagabond').    Now you tell us…   Does that sound like the conventional tried-and-true path towards becoming a successful Real Estate Fund Manager?   Dive in now to hear Alex's fascinating story, and make sure you listen till the very end, as Alex reveals his “Top 5 High Performance Secrets” that's allowed him to thrive in so many different and diversified enterprises.    More about Alex Alexander: Here are just a few highlights over the past 2+ decades: 2000:  Purchased his first Duplex in Las Vegas NV for a 3-year hold and 34% profit. 2005:  Co-founded Complete Event planning, a Las Vegas Convention housing company which grossed $4.7mm in the first 6 months of operations.   2017:  Bought his first raw acre of land in Big Island Hawaii. 2018:  Owned 12, raw, one-acre parcels of land on Big Island Hawaii, with seller financed buyers paying through his website. 2020:  Took on capital partners for $285k to buy 36-acres and complete rudimentary land development to sell as owner-financed properties.  Over 24 months, that company has paid out $497,582 and has a current asset value of $828,110. Alex currently manages $1.6mm AUM and distributes roughly $20,000 per month among his equity partners. For contact info and link to free course on funds, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Alex Alexander

Send in the 9/11 Truth Dream Team with the 'Protecting All Protectors Evidence Booth' - Just $3,100 to Raise!Yup! The 9/11 Truth Movement is betting on YOU in Las Vegas! We at Protecting All Protectors Alliance (PAPA) are ready to teach the firefighters - again! Help us to WIN BIG in Vegas! Our outreach efforts at last year's National Fire Protection Association convention (NFPA) was a HUGE success in Boston, MA — all thanks to Boston911 which funded the Building 7 evidence booth and brought Seattle firefighters Erik Lawyer, Captain Raul Angulo, as well as RichardGage911 to speak to 1,000 firefighters, NFPA officials, and fire protection engineers!Watch former Fire Chief & Commissioner Chris Gioia along with myself and Erik tell you what kind of controversy we are setting up for you in Las Vegas and how you can help:We alerted them to the HUGE problem that the WTC Building 7 NIST report presents for them: “If NIST is correct, and high rises can now come down in 7 seconds due to normal office fires, then why are we still sending our firefighters up into high rises with much larger fires?!”The NIST results should have changed everything for High Rise Fire Operations, Safety and Construction. They didn't. No structural codes were changed. Let's not gamble with the lives of our firefighters and the occupants of these buildings!300 officials, firefighters and engineers signed up to learn more and received an invitation to watch the new film Calling Out Bravo 7This year, thanks again to start-grants from Gene, Al and Susan of Boston911 we were able to secure the booth at the Convention (an initial cost of $4,000!) as well as our flights to Las Vegas. So, we only need $3,100 more to fund the remaining project expenses — hotel, food, booth electricity, badge scanner, printing, etc. Also, this year we have firefighter Dale Pierce helping us teach Building 7 — in addition to PAPA's founder, veteran firefighter Erik Lawyer, Gail Gage introduces our trojan horse — the “Solomon Brothers” Building to these fire protection engineers who didn't know that a third tower fell on 9/11.Today we're asking each of you to pitch in $25, $50, or $200 toward the $3,100 goal for this critical 9/11 Truth outreach project! PAPA is dedicated to protecting and supporting our protectors who are committed to protecting people, life, and better models that create the conditions for people to live and thrive together. So, we're looking for big wins in Las Vegas - and we can't do it without you. Send our dream team of 9/11 truth experts to wake up the fire protection industry June 19-22, 2023. Firefighters have discovered a huge problem with the NIST report. They still set up their forward-staging operations in burning high-rises — 2 floors below the fire. They still order the tenants to stay in place so that they can get to the fires without being trampled by panicked building occupants. Yet NIST claims that high-rises can now fall on all these people — simply due to “thermal expansion. We will raise the questions in Las Vegas at the convention to thousands of fire protection professionals — and invite them to participate in the conversation. Here's the card that we give them: Yes - there is our Big Ask: We're asking the National Fire Protection Association to take a stand and realize the impossible situation that the official WTC 7 NIST Report has placed them in. And we can wake up the fire fighters & engineers in the world.

This episode features Lisa Messina, chief sales officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), in a conversation around challenges and growth. Here are a few of the topics we cover: How Covid Delayed the Opening of Caesars Forum Trifecta That Will Help Attract Even More Business Events Record Breaking 2023 Breaking the Glass Ceiling as a Woman Developing Talent Skift Meetings is defining the future of business events. Visit our website for the latest news, reports, and events.

Season 4, Episode 3 Featured guest: Lisa Messina, Chief Sales Officer, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Do you stand up for yourself when the moment calls for it? Lisa Messina, Chief Sales Officer at the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, shares her experience and perspective on workplace bullying, choosing to be zealous over jealous, and finding the courage to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations.

Lisa Motley has worked in the Las Vegas events and tourism industry for more than 20 years. She has held various roles in her six-plus years at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. As senior director of sports and special events, Motley works tirelessly to bring all sizes of sporting events to Las Vegas. She was instrumental in organizing the 2022 NFL Draft, and has held a large role in securing some of the biggest sporting events in the world for Sin City. This November, Las Vegas will host Formula 1 for the first time, and then three months later will welcome Super Bowl LVIII to Allegiant Stadium. In this conversation with SportsTravel Associate Editor Justin Shaw, we talk with Motley about what it takes to bring these massive events to Las Vegas, and what to expect from the city as a host. We also discuss all of the college basketball action in Las Vegas, including this year's NCAA Men's West Regional Final and the 2028 Men's Final Four. Motley also divulges the one event that she still wants to check off her sports bucket list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon are in Las Vegas from the Wynn Resort & Casino for the final show before the Big Game! The guys give an update on the shenanigans they've been up to in their time in Vegas, President & CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Steve Hill joins the show to talk about next year's Super Bowl being hosted in Las Vegas, Tom Brady makes his retirement final, and Dark Horse MVP candidates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Hill, Chief Executive Officer/President at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority talks with Gaydos and Chad about being part of the Super Bowl Host Committee for next year's big game in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Al Crawford, the General Manager of City Theatrical. Al has worked globally in a broad variety of genres, with vast experience in the fields of dance, touring, live events, film, video, and theatrical consultation. He has been an entrepreneur and manager of teams that support the creation and implementation of new lighting and scenic projects worldwide. He currently uses his keen problem-solving skills, people and project management techniques, and vast understanding of the unique needs of lighting professions and the entertainment industry as a whole to lead City Theatrical in his role as General Manager.   We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Alexander Donnelly, the VP and General Manager - Broadway at PRG. Alex joined PRG in early 2018 as the Director of Corporate Development where he advised on a number of strategic M&A transactions that expanded PRG's international presence in TV and Film, most notably with the acquisition of VER. He transitioned to the Broadway division in 2020 and now manages the lighting, audio and video teams in Secaucus, NY. Outside of PRG, he owns and manages Fortress Productions and was the Founding Executive Director of the Corkscrew Theater Festival, a multi-venue theatrical non-profit in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and worked at Bank of America and Natixis prior to joining PRG. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Michael T Strickland. Michael started Bandit Lites in 1968. The company grew into a global leader. Along the way he founded and owned Thomas Engineering US, Tomcat Engineering US, Avolites US, Best Techs, Gear Park, Authentic Stars, Vol Air, BPH and GRNLite. He also acquired Lights Up, Meteorlites and DPH Lighting, as well as having an interest in Skycam. Strickland and others started We Make Events, Red Alert Restart and COVAID. Strickland won many prestigious awards over the years including CNN USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year and was only the second non musician to win the Academy of Country Music ACM Milestone Award. In 2022 Strickland was presented the rarely given CMA Humanitarian Award. Strickland has won numerous industry awards including the Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pollstar Impact 50 Award, the Pollstar Heroes of Live Award, and he is in numerous Hall of Fames. The University of Tennessee named him Distinguished Alumni of both the College of Business and of the entire University of Tennessee. Bandit Lites has been named Lighting Company of the Year an industry leading 27 times. From 2020 up to today Strickland has been a fierce advocate for the entire entertainment industry before Congress, the media, and the industry. Strickland was key to passage of The Cares Act, PPP, PPP2, Enhanced Unemployment, Save Our Stages and is now working on passing The MUSIC Act and formation of The Entertainment Association. Strickland has appeared nonstop on network television and testified before the Senate on behalf of the industry. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Cop 27 is under way in Egypt and we examine what this means for the world's fastest growing continent Africa. We speak to Lily Odarno, the Director of Energy and Climate Innovation for Africa at the Clean Air Task Force and ask her how the continent will increase its energy supplies over the next few decades. We are in Las Vegas to hear about a post-pandemic bounce in tourism. In June, 4.8 million people visited the bright lights, casinos and big shows. Fletch Burnett the Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority tells us why Vegas is booming. The US based owners of Liverpool Football Club football have said they would consider new shareholders, after reports emerged that the club is being put up for sale. The Fenway Sports group also own the US Baseball side the Boston Red Sox. US finance expert Kieran Maguire from the University of Liverpool explains what it means for this massive English football club which has a huge following around the globe.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? Not this time! In this episode, hosts Paulina Giusti and Rachel Andrews are joined by Lisa Messina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasmessina/), Chief Sales Officer at Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority (https://www.lvcva.com/) (LVCVA). Lisa shares what she's been up to since leaving Ceasar's Entertainment (https://www.caesars.com/) and gives some insight into what major events they're planning for in 2023. At the end, you'll also hear her take on diversity and supporting women in leadership.

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year's LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Maya Guice, the Marketing Director for BRC Imagination Arts. Maya has a unique set of skills that qualify her for one of the most challenging tasks at BRC: telling the story of a company that tells the stories of some of the most renowned brands, subjects, and places around the world. As Marketing Director, Maya oversees all brand, communication, and marketing-related activities. This requires that she sit at the intersection of teams and people, using research and analytics to inform strategy, problem-solve, and either build bridges or reinforce them. A Los Angeles native, Maya has lived and worked in London and Berlin. Before joining BRC, Maya consulted creative and design agencies on their business development and growth strategies. Maya received an M.B.A. from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University and her B.A. from Scripps College. Maya danced professionally for over 18 years, the highlight of which was an experience touring Africa as a Cultural Ambassador with the U.S. Department of State. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

We rode the Vegas Loop for the first time! Resorts World now has a passenger station and it's open for business. We chat with the Resorts World President and the CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Find out how it works and how this new underground travel will benefit you. We also visit the Nomad Pool on a Saturday afternoon. Find out what makes this pool different from weekend day clubs. The male revue show, Thunder from Down Under, celebrates 20 years at the Excalibur. We tell you about a new restaurant find off the strip. Valencian Gold has vibe and delicious food! Dayna has tips if you visit the North Premium Outlets. Sean has tips about the Las Vegas Ballpark. Valencian Gold is located at 7960 S. Rainbow Boulevard.Support the show

 Oh yea, life goes on, but The No Limit Life goes on FOREVER. This week the boys sit down once again with Craig Gardyan in his shop "Grim Tattoo". In our second go round we cover Craig hopping across a moving train, his dislike for Bruce Springsteen, healthy childhood, Las Vegas Convention stories and much more!  Follow Us! @nolimitpodcastofficial and follow Craig at his real name! @craiggardyan