I had great fun listening to the new episode from “ On the Corner of Main Street” featuring Steve Hill CEO and President of the Las Vegas Visitors & Convention Authority.
It always amazes me when others path seem to cross with yours. In 1987, we were visiting Vegas for our second visit. In those days, when Canadians fly, it took three different flights to reach Las Vegas.
It was common for us to travel from Alberta/BC to Montana, changing flights, heading to the main hub (which was Salt Lake City, back then). Our final destination was Viva Las Vegas! The overall trip took 8 hours. Today, it’s a nonstop flight from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton to Vegas in just 2 1/2 hours.
In 1988, we would stay at Maxim Hotel ( The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa today) or ( in 1989) Aladdin, Las Vegas ( replaced by Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas today).
We often explored, strolling along the Vegas Strip. Back then, it was common to see vacant desert properties. If only we had the money to purchase just one lot ! We would be rich today - lol.
Walking along the desert Vegas Strip, The Mirage resort stood out, towering everything else. Its structure showcased a Polynesian-themed casino resort visioned by Steve Wynn. Indeed, his vision would forever change Vegas, as we see it today. I remember the construction workers building the artificial volcano, you see today.
So, when Steve Hill, CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (said in your podcast) he came to Vegas with his new concrete business at age 28 years old, it’s astonishingly to learn he was the subcontractor, pouring concrete for The Mirage, in which, we were watching across the street. I realize it’s a far stretch to envision the thought each of our lives crossing paths, but I have to believe it’s a possibility. Anything is possible in Vegas 😉🥳🥳🥳 My wife and I were amazed at The Mirage. We knew big things were going to happen in Las Vegas. It was the first mega resort on the strip.
At the time, Caesar Palace was thee place to stay, because of how far advanced they were. Back then, we had a steak sandwich for $20, which was a lot of money to us, but we just had to be part of Caesar Palace, even though we couldn’t afford to stay there. I mean, after all, we were just 21 year old kids back then.
In the podcast, I was surprised to learn, it costs $60 million to run the Las Vegas Convention Centre. That’s indeed a lot of money. It’s also intriguing how Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority use the taxes to market Las Vegas and drive the destination home across the world. It obviously works, because I can attribute to the Canadian frenzy market. ; we are indeed passionate about Las Vegas. So much so, there’s a ton of groups or FB Pages (like ours) associated with having FUN in Las Vegas, be it downtown or on the strip.
Another thing that star-struck me with awe, was the fact, the larger entertainers will book 20 years ahead to the actual event — double whoa !
In Conclusion:
We are without-a-doubt energized when it comes to the FUN in Las Vegas. It proves Steve Hill, CEO and President of the Las Vegas Visitors & Convention Authority has indeed done its job of promoting Las Vegas.
We are so passionate to being part of the excitement of Vegas, we
love promoting Vegas, when we can. Sharing our experiences with others, means we are all Vegas Lovers . That’s how passionate we love Vegas.
We all want to be part of the excitement Vegas has to offer.
I must say Johnathan, there are certainly perks being CEO 😉
Seeing the Allegiant Stadium first is indeed a plus. 🥳🥳🥳 ; I am so excited to see the Raiders will be playing at the Allegiant Stadium. I so love NFL ( psst : don’t tell my Canadian colleagues 😉 I love NFL over CFL ).
Man-oh-man ! I was awe inspired when I heard that Las Vegas had three of the largest three convention centres in Las Vegas, with six million square feet of convention space, being the largest meeting space in United States — whoa ! Let’s us not forget 20,000 sq ft at the Plaza 😉 too .
On top of that, the Boring Company by developer, Elon Musk, was indeed a cutting edge idea that other cities wish they got onboard first. Of course Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority saw the potential first.
Did you know Elon Musk’s mom lives in Saskatchewan, Canada ?
The Tunnel and the LVCC Loop ( located at the Las Vegas Convention Center) is the first commercially operating Loop system. What’s a Loop ? Apparently, it’s “an all-electric, zero-emissions, underground public transportation system in which passengers are transported directly to their final destination with no stops along the way.”, according to the Boring Company.
It’s indeed Incredible! Only ten minutes from McCareen International Airport to Downtown Las Vegas using the underground transportation #DTLV — whoa !
Vegas is always changing. In summary, good things are happening, with more tourists visiting every year. Now that the COVID epidemic is behind us, we look forward to enjoying Las Vegas once more.
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My question for us Vegas Lovers today, “ Have you crossed paths with someone in Vegas ?”
It’s clear — Las Vegas is leading the way. I believe it’s ahead with everyone else following. That’s good for Vegas. Join us Vegas Lovers on our Facebook Page and our Twitter account
Viva Las Vegas !
By Bari Demers — Canadian Las Vegas Stream — aka Vegas Lovers
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