Articles tagged “las vegas”
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Diversity Is an Important Part of Event Planners’ Destination Choices
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are strategic business imperatives event planners look at when choosing the site of their next gathering. Demographics and the political climate are also important facets of a destination being considered for an event.
Blackstone’s Sale of The Cosmopolitan Hotel Notched Profit Record
Alternative asset manager Blackstone released its earnings on Thursday and revealed that its $5.7 billion sale of the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino in Las Vegas had produced about $4.1 billion…
Explaining IHG’s Collection of Hotel Brands
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at IHG’s mix of hotel brands, Hong Kong’s airport problem, and Las Vegas’ resiliency.
Resilient Las Vegas Still a Draw for Business Travelers
Nearly two million business travelers attended conventions in the first five months of this year, up almost 900 percent on the same period in 2021. And that's despite widespread international restrictions.
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Will Vegas Events Be All Shook Up Without Elvis Impersonators?
Some Las Vegas wedding chapels have received cease-and-desist letters instructing them to make sure Elvis has left the building. What does this mean for events where Elvis impersonators are a staple?
Airbnb Upgrades Search and More Travel Stories This Week
In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb makes a major modification, Tripadvisor appoints a new CEO, and the endangered status of giraffes exposes the fragility of Africa's wildlife tourism.
FILA, Toy Story, and Hello Kitty Latest to Jump on Hotel Branding Trend
To lose connection with your customer is to lose meaning in your message. After a time of social-distancing, brands are coming up with ways that bring them closer to their consumers than ever before.
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CES Opens In-Person Despite Calls to Cancel
CES is being held in person for the first time in two years, but the move is proving divisive. Critics have called for its cancelation while major exhibitors have pulled out — yet 40,000 to 60,000 visitors and over 2,200 exhibitors are voting yes with their feet.
MGM Resorts Is Selling the Mirage to Hard Rock for $1.1 Billion
The Mirage is a casualty in MGM Resorts's ongoing push into online gaming and high-end casino resort operations — no real estate ownership required.
Matthew Parsons and Cameron Sperance |