If you are looking for some good locations for your business meetings get Las Vegas booked–now. Why? Because several of the big properties are reporting signs of the recession easing. MGM Mirage and Las Vegas Sands have both suggested the downward spiral has stopped and business leveled off. What this means to you, the planner, is this is prime time to get those rooms and conference centers committed before the prices go up.

This also means that you may have some big talking to do to convince your clients that it’s okay, despite public opinion and government guidelines for travel expenditures. Already some businesses are thinking more about their employees, who will benefit from the conferences, than the public. Even though the public will eventually benefit with better products and service in American goods, taking public image into consideration in this case could be harmful. Read the rest of this entry »

Spreading over an area of 67 acres on the famous Las Vegas Strip, Citycenter has been described as a vertical city-within-a-city. MGM Mirage, the leading developers and operators of luxury resorts, has brought the 57 stories high boutique hotel Vdara Hotel and Spa at the Citycenter. In the city of Las Vegas – known for its casinos, Vdara is a non-smoking, non-gaming all suite hotel, ready to redefine the Las Vegas skyline with its contemporary interiors and modern amenities.

Designed by the famous architects of RV Architecture LLC, the Vdara Hotel is scheduled to be launched in October 2009.

The 1,495 guest suites are characterized by a mélange of modern styling and high-tech amenities. The plush suites feature one, two and corner-bedroom suites and penthouses. There are two story penthouses available with one and two bedrooms. The rooms are equipped with full-gourmet kitchens, exclusive furnishings, spacious bathrooms and a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains from the expansive windows. Read the rest of this entry »