Six Reasons to Plan Your Next Event In Vegas
Mention Las Vegas and you will be sure to elicit a reaction. Where else can you grab one of New York’s famous bagels, snap a selfie in front of the Sphinx and enjoy a romantic gondola ride through the canals of Venice in one day?
Known as “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas has once again ranked among travelers’ favorite cities. And for good reason. This city is much more than a famous mantra muttered amongst friends. According to Tripadvisor’s annual Summer Travel Index, Las Vegas has been named the No. 1 domestic summer destination for U.S. travelers in 2024.
Why? Its appeal extends across leisure travelers, families, group travel, corporate meetings and events, and professional planners. Las Vegas hotels for meetings accomplish the rare feat of presenting as an adult playground while simultaneously offering the best of wellness and sustainability, top-notch culinary, intuitive accommodations, and state-of-the-art event facilities.
With the city remaining at the forefront of the travel industry, here are six reasons why the next event, party, gathering, or incentive trip in Vegas hits the jackpot.
The Venetian Resort
1. Vegas is an Innovation Powerhouse
Meeting planners are always looking to innovate and bring their audience something they haven’t experienced before. When you think cutting edge, Las Vegas serves a winning hand.
Las Vegas is the home to CES, known as the “Global Stage for Innovation.” Need we say more? 3,500 brands were present at this technological powerhouse conference, hosting nearly 1,500 startups (where technology is most often born). The Las Vegas Convention Center boasts 5G connectivity, smart lighting and climate control, integrated VR and AR tech, enhanced security (facial and fingerprint identification), LEED certifications and smart parking solutions.
Sky’s the limit in terms of imagination and Las Vegas conference hotels are often ahead of trends to deliver the latest and greatest. With 40 hotels across the strip, comprising nearly 90,000 rooms, one can only imagine the possibilities.
It’s no wonder that IMEX — the largest meeting industry event (the meeting events of meeting events!) is in Vegas. It’s where the experts meet to innovate. And when you are attending, be sure to stop by the Teneo booth to meet the team and receive a special 1:1 introduction into the best places to gather in Vegas.
2. Sin-City is actually Wellness-First
The reputation of Las Vegas as “sin city” is not much more than a throwback to its history of old. Today’s Vegas goes toe-to-toe with any of the wellness and health destinations from around the world.
In fact, there is nowhere else, but CAESARS FORUM, where groups can opt in for a water sommelier at meetings, a sound bath ceremony, forest bathing or yin yoga and get tips on stress management when booking an event- to foster a healthier, happier and more productive environment for everyone.
Guests at The Venetian have access to one of the world’s largest day spas with more than 150 services on the menu. (Not to get ahead of ourselves, but the property also features a Green Meeting Concierge who creates a customized action plan to implement the appropriate sustainability efforts for the event and company values.)
CAESARS FORUM
3. Top-Notch Culinary is Cooked up around Every Corner (and in between)
Resigned to the fact that group dining is most often served ‘mediocre’? Not in Vegas. Large parties have access to the world’s best chefs within walking distance no matter where they’re staying on the strip.
And you may never need to step outside to eat across the globe. Most hotels offer several top-shelf restaurants under one roof! At CAESARS FORUM, guests can select from award-winning concepts like Nobu (with its largest restaurant to-date on property); Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen; and Peter Luger Steak House (New York City’s original steakhouse).
4. Entertainment At Your Fingertips
Brooks. Underwood. Aguilera. Carey. Usher. The names headlining at Vegas are nothing short of legends. The entertainment landscape is so deep in Vegas, there is a mainstream TV show solely dedicated to a $1M annual contract in Las Vegas as its prize.
Needless to say, groups have a variety of entertainment options to choose from – whether it’s “Weekends with Adele” at CAESARS FORUM, Donny Osmond’s residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, or Shania Twain and Criss Angel at Planet Hollywood. From music to comedy, fro m ventriloquism to illusion, there’s something for everyone. And that is before you enter its infamous casinos. Visitors can play a few hands of blackjack at one of Vegas’ largest casinos at The Venetian – housing more than 138,000 square feet of space dedicated to its casino (that’s the size of about 24 basketball courts!).
And that’s just the nightly entertainment. Las Vegas offers unique team-building activities, from high-adrenaline adventures like indoor skydiving at Vegas Indoor Skydiving, creative experiences like the escape rooms at The Escape Game or even exotic and dream racing experiences. The Sphere at the Venetian offers 360-degree immersive experiences, allowing guests to be completely surrounded by visuals and sound, creating a unique and unforgettable entertainment experience.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
5. “Greening” the Neon Lights
Hotels and venues throughout Las Vegas are implementing eco-friendly practices – with more coming in every day.
The Venetian’s Green Meeting Program focuses on reducing the environmental impact of events through recycling programs, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable food sourcing.
The MGM Resorts have committed to a comprehensive sustainability program, including water conservation and waste reduction efforts.
Stations Casinos have introduced significant energy and water savings measures in millions of square feet of commercial space. The Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, a 1,901,625-square-foot luxury resort and entertainment destination in Las Vegas received the Gold Leed Equivalency. And the Boulder Station, a 524,518 square foot hotel and entertainment destination in Las Vegas, Green Valley Ranch Resort, a 1,084,786 square foot luxury resort and entertainment destination in Henderson, Santa Fe Station, a 612,499 square foot hotel and entertainment destination in Las Vegas and Sunset Station, a 1,043,140 square foot hotel and entertainment destination in Henderson received Silver Leed Equivalency.
6. Luxurious Accommodations
One of the most important things for any meeting planner is giving the customer a stay to remember. Step onto the strip and within moments guests will likely catch a visual display of water and lights (that features more than 1,200 nozzles and 4,500 lights) choreographed effortlessly to your favorite music. This flagstone feature of The Bellagio is just a taste of what groups can expect on the strip. A walk through its opulent rooms, passing famous paintings (even Picasso’s) make one wonder if you could imagine anything better. The city is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, offering unparalleled comfort and amenities for business and leisure travelers alike.
When planning how to choose a meeting venue in Las Vegas, consider the variety of Las Vegas hotels with conference rooms that provide an excellent setting for any corporate event. Luxury conference hotels in Vegas ensure that attendees have a memorable experience with top-tier services. One of the most beautiful parts of booking meetings in Vegas is the wide variety of options all under one location. This flexibility for planners to tailor sleeping rooms needs offers a wide array of options to accommodate both attendees and support staff alike letting the planner manage the budget most effectively. Another way to save is to plan your meeting in the summer when rates are at their lowest.
So the next time you are planning an event, book meeting rooms in Las Vegas and see why it has a well-deserved reason to be top of the list!
