VANCOUVER — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Canada brought 13 top partners to Vancouver last night for a full evening of sales training at the JW Marriott Parq. In a series of roundtable meetings and panel discussions, the hotel, entertainment and shopping partners highlighted new developments and key strategies for agents to make the most effective Las Vegas bookings. “Matching your client to the right experience is key,” said Sara Best, Executive Director, Global Sales for MGM Resorts.
“We’re not in the hotel business – we’re in the holy [expletive] business and we can’t wait to blow your clients’ minds.” The evolution of Las Vegas was front and centre, starting with the city’s growing reputation as a sports destination. Teams from the NHL, WNBA and NFL now call the city home – and agents can earn commissions on ticket sales for Vegas Golden Knights NHL games through Indigo .
Dining options are also shifting in Las Vegas, with both Miracle Mile Shops and Resorts World Las Vegas offering new food hall–style dining options. At Miracle Mile, it’s the Miracle Eats food court with 10 new quick-service restaurants, including Tacotarian – the Las Vegas strip’s first plant-based vegan quick dining choice. Resort Worlds takes a different approach with its Famous Foods Street Eats, a collection of 14 pan-Asian eateries inspired by Asian street markets.
Entertainment remains a key focus in this city, from the small and intimate t.