Sep. 28, 2006
Copyright ? Las Vegas Review-Journal

Flights bring another Asian tourism push
Nonstop service from Seoul has LV officials optimistic
By JENNIFER ROBISON
REVIEW-JOURNAL

New flight service from Asia to Las Vegas is giving tourism officials fresh opportunities to show off the city's recreational assets.

From Oct. 17-21, tour operators and travel journalists from China will converge on Las Vegas, where they will learn about the variety of leisure activities in Southern Nevada. The idea: to educate touring companies about booking possibilities while giving travel writers and television producers fodder for upcoming articles or segments.

It's not the first time the Nevada Commission on Tourism is hosting travel businesses and journalists from China.

But it is the first time the commission is able to fly the guests in via Korean Air's new nonstop service from Seoul, South Korea, to Las Vegas.

"This (trip) hovers around the new Korean Air flights," Bruce Bommarito, executive director of the state tourism commission, said of the thrice-weekly service that launched Friday. "We want to highlight the flight and the fact that it's easier than ever before to get here. Beijing is an hour and a half from Seoul, and then they have one little connection in Seoul," compared with the additional stops at airports along the West Coast that flying into McCarran International Airport from Beijing previously required.

Fifteen travel professionals will make the trek from China. They'll stay at Harrah's.

The group's agenda will spotlight what Bommarito said are two favorite Chinese pastimes: shopping and enjoying nature.

On Oct. 18, they'll fly to the Grand Canyon following a tour of the Aladdin. The commission has planned outings revolving around spending money and seeing the sites, with visits to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and the top of the Stratosphere. The group will also take in the Blue Man Group at The Venetian, ride the Las Vegas Monorail, have dinner at Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas and go on tours of the Las Vegas countryside, including Red Rock Canyon.

Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said the tourism commission's educational outreach to travel professionals is key to showing overseas vacationers that Southern Nevada can serve as a jumping-off point for broader regional exploration.

"For so many of our international visitors, when they come to this part of the country, it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so they want to see as much of the Southwest as possible," Jicinsky said. "There's a tie-in between using Las Vegas as their entry point and then giving them the opportunity to explore other areas of Nevada, and many of the federal and national parks (in the region)."

Cathy Keefe, a spokeswoman for the Travel Industry Association in Washington, D.C., said familiarization trips are vital to opening new feeder markets for tourism destinations.

"You are establishing a presence for your destination," Keefe said. "You're showing them what you have to offer and why visitors would want to come here, and you're pointing out special things about the city. You can have advertising and direct mail, but when tour operators and writers see your city face to face, there's not anything like it."

Similar events in the past have reaped major publicity rewards for Nevada and its tourism centers.

The Travel Channel in China has run multiple episodes focusing on the Silver State, including separate, hourlong specials on Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada. China's Travel Channel has more than 300 million daily viewers, Bommarito said.

In addition, China's edition of Modern Bride has featured articles on getting married in Nevada, he said.

Jicinsky added that the commission's hosting of travel-industry professionals has helped bolster visitation from countries including the United Kingdom, Germany and Canada.

"Now we're seeing the same opportunities in many of these emerging countries, China being one of the most important to us right now because of the potentially huge number of Chinese residents who have the ability to travel internationally," Jicinsky said.

The Chinese market has a massive untapped base of prospective Las Vegas visitors.

Bommarito said about 350 million of the country's 1.3 billion people could afford to travel to the United States, though only 530,000 did so in 2005. China's middle class is growing by 1 million people a month, he said, and the average savings rate of its more affluent citizens is 50 percent.

Numbers from the U.S. Department of Commerce show that Chinese tourists spend $5,120 per visit to the country, not including air fare and gambling.

Their No. 1 U.S. destination? Las Vegas.

Chinese tourism officials report that up to 93 percent of visitors from China spend part of their trip in Nevada, Bommarito said. He added that the number of tourists coming from China to the United States in 2006 should rise to about 700,000 people, with Nevada maintaining its 90 percent-plus visitation rate.

Keefe said October's familiarization trip, plus others that might follow, will position Las Vegas to capture ever-higher numbers of Chinese tourists.

"You're creating a want and a desire for travelers who can't come here right now but will be able to do so pretty soon," she said. "You want them to dream about that Las Vegas vacation."

Bommarito didn't disclose the total costs to the commission of the trip.

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Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

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The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] called Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We've them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of 工商時報 had Reporter 姚舜 reported that, "博弈，不是拉斯維加斯金光閃閃的唯一利器。應美國內華達州駐華辦事處邀請來台參加博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇的「博弈教父」史都華．曼指出，發展觀光娛樂產業必須有整體規劃概念，並找出區隔差異，才能立於市場不敗，史都華．曼並強調，拉斯維加斯從沙漠變成金鑽，憑藉的不只是博弈，美食、會議、高 柗颉⒄褂[、運動競技等各項目創造出完整的「體驗經濟」系統，才是拉斯維加斯每年吸引遊客前往的主因。" *4

"「博弈教父」DR. STAURT MANN今 (27)日來台演講， DR. STAURT MANN表示，台灣如果要經 I博弈產業以單一地點或是城市較好，並且要能創造「體驗」給觀光客，需輔以完善的交通基礎建設規劃。DR. STAURT MANN 強調，台灣碛胸S富的觀光資源，不一定要從事博弈產業才能帶來觀光客," reported 陳美玲, who is a Reporter of ?嗑W. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economics development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*7

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, 璭tc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA、NFL、Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *8

Dr. Stuart H. Mann delivered a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*9

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *10

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC [國際城市企業協進會] since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen (陳思庭), Chairperson of the ICBC (國際城市企業協進會) of WBTI (華盛頓工商技术研究院). Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Presidents Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

　"本次論壇活動由美國內華達州駐華辦事處、中國文化大學推廣教育部、亞洲管理經典研究中心共同主辦，會中將邀請世界頂級的博弈產業學術聖殿----美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博奕暨酒店管理院長Dr. Staurt Mann博士，暢談為拉斯維加斯、澳門、新加坡等國際觀光博弈事業的實務規劃經驗與國際發展趨勢。此外也將邀請國內相關的產官學專家，共同研討台灣博弈娛樂事業的未來發展與提升競 幜χ?" edited 沈子涵 of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*11

On the Sina.com, Reporter 陳蓉 reported that, "第一屆台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇將於二十七日在行政院公務人力發展中心舉行。" *12

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭22日指出, 內華達州駐華辦事處將安排MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的專業經理人來臺，提供拉斯韋加斯獨到的賭場經 I技術，帶動台灣博弈產業的商機。據《工商時蟆穲蟮溃愃纪ブ赋?...," reported 星島環球網 on August 22, 2007.*13

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭昨日指出...," reported 姚舜 on the Chinatimes.com.*14

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn (now Jim Gibbons) who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada and now Commissioner of Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT).

The 2007 Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism will be an annual significant event for the interest of many people, businesses, and countries. It will be held on December 12-14 this year in Las Vegas. In the 'Welcome and Introduction' of General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, and Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada for the 'Opening Remarks'. The 'Introduction' will be delivered by the Commissioner of NCOT Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono. The topic of the Assembly will be on "Growth: Challenges and Opportunities". WBTI has assisted to publicize the conference for many years. Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*15 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, convention, and tourism!

"We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future. All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada ?which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails," wrote Nevada Governor James A. Gibbons.*16

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"Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. In 2006, there were over 842 million international tourist arrivals. Tourism is vital for many countries, due to the income generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourists, the taxes levied on businesses in the tourism industry, and the opportunity for employment in the service industries associated with tourism. These service industries include transportation services such as cruise ships and taxis, accommodation such as hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, and other hospitality industry services such as spas and resorts," posts Tourism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.*1 (The references from *1 to *q15 are in final section of "***W References".)

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"Galaviz believes Macau offers Las Vegas the opportunity for even greater riches. Southern Nevada could be the center of the core innovations for casino gaming and entertainment, he said, much like New York City is for financial markets," reported Howard Stutz.*5 "The industry will go into other emerging markets over the next 10 to 20 years," Galaviz said. "As innovation takes place globally, most of the intellectual property development and the new, creative ideas will be coming from Las Vegas."

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Neveda has been famous internationally for its Governor抯 Conference on Tourism every year. It is the time now to get our professionals in familiar with the coming one!

"The 2007 Nevada Governor抯 Conference on Tourism (December 12-14, 2007) highlights the pertinent topics you need to know for increased profitability and tourism market share including NEW for 2007! workshop track sessions designed to fit your individual professional interests. This year抯 conference marks the introduction of four tracks that each focus on a specific tourism industry niche," states the Nevada Commission of Tourism. "On December 12, 2007, at 8:30 am - 9:00 am there will be the Welcome and Introduction. In the 'Welcome and Introduction' of General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, and Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada for the 'Opening Remarks'. The 'Introduction' will be delivered by the Commissioner of NCOT Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono. The topic of the Assembly will be on "Growth: Challenges and Opportunities". *2

"At 7:30 am - 8:30 am on Thursday, December 13, 2007, there will be a Continental Breakfast with International Representatives. Get acquainted with the representatives from Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, China, Germany, South Korea, Australia, and France. Each international representative will be available to discuss one-on-one how to tap into this vital and thriving market. It will be sponsored by: Advanced Results Marketing, DRGM Advertising, Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau, Reno-Tahoe International Airport," posted the Commission on TRAVELNEVADA.COM.*3

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Imagination may help bring us with creativity, happiness, and prosperity!
By Jennifer Kung

To develop immaginative power,
we must specialize in our own fields
but be alert to new ideas from any source
and continually seize and set down our
inspirational flashes
when they come to us.

---Carl Holmes*m1

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***** "Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity (dare) of the imagination." ---John Dewey (*From 'The Quest For Certainty'.)

Imagination is important for an individual and institution. It is the ability to perceive opportunity. Imagination may produce creativity. Creativity contributes profit and prosperity for an institution. Where imagination and innovation are encouraged, it floirish. Innovation is doing something different. Innovation comes from people and it requires insight.

We are pleased to quote the following five short but meaningful ones:

*** The most interesting people are the people with the most interesting pictures in their minds. ---Earl Nightingale
*** Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---Albert einstein
*** The human race is governed by its imagination. ---Napoleon
*** Inspiration and imagination go hand in hand. ---Annonymous
*** Every vital organization owes its birth and life to an exciting and daring idea. ---James B. Conant

It's our pleasure to post a short story and quotation from "Speaker's Source Book" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

What is serendipity? It is discovering something totally unrelated to the problem you are trying to solve. Call it an accident, dumb luck, or fate--serendipity has given our world great products, new hope, and better ways of doing things.
Foe example, Columbus discovered America while searching for a route to India. It is said that the American Indians, finding no water for cooking, tapped a maple tree and made the first maple wyrup as the sap boiled down. Pioneers, traveling westward, stopped for water and found gold nuggets in a stream. These are all examples of serendipity.
However, the classic example of serendipity must go to George Ballas. As George Ballas drove his car through a car wash, ... Why not use a nylon cord, whirling at high speed to trim the grass and weeds around trees and the house? Bingo! the Weedeater was born!
... Finally, in 1971, Ballas invested his own money in the first thirty- pound Weedeaster. ...
Before long, Weedeater, Inc., grew into a multimillion-dollar international corporation. Yes, one idea can be worth a fortune. Weedeater, Inc., was born from a simple idea in a car wash. *m2

Do you believe Chairman of Apple Computer John Scully said that, "Innovation has never come through bureaucracy and hierarchy. It's always come from individuals"?

"Adelson said Cotai and Macau will combine to make the Chinese region the Las Vegas of the Far East," posted the LVRJ on May 28, 2006. The report was entitled "The Development of Cotai Strip Helps Complete a Personal Vision for 72-year-old Sheldon Adelson - Creating a Second Las Vegas ---Up to 3 billion People Live a Short Distance from Macau" by Howard Stutz, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News.*m3

"More images Macau took a giant step toward becoming the Las Vegas of Asia with yesterday's opening of the world's biggest casino. The $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is the centerpiece of a $12 billion 'integrated resort' development - the first Las Vegas-style megacasino on a sliver land called the Cotai Strip,"
posted the 'Business & Money' on August 29, 2007. It was reported by Suzette Parmley,
Inquirer Staff Writer.*m4

ABOUT THE 2007 GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM
The 2007 Nevada Governor抯 Conference on Tourism highlights the pertinent topics you need to know for increased profitability and tourism market share including NEW for 2007! workshop track sessions designed to fit your individual professional interests.

This year抯 conference marks the introduction of four tracks that each focus on a specific tourism industry niche. The tracks include:

Tourism Marketing � Trends, strategies and new thinking to effectively market your organization or destination.
Tourism Development � Innovative ways to attract new visitors and expand your tourism offerings.
Travel Trade � Leading practices in the travel industry and using that knowledge to maximize profits.
Growth and Development � Keeping abreast of industry changes and how to grow with the development.

During the three workshop sessions, you can choose to focus on just one of the four tracks attending all three sessions within the one track or you can break your time into a combination of tracks customizing your conference to your individual interests � it抯 up to you.

Additionally, exhibitors will be on site throughout the conference, but you won抰 have to break away from precious workshop time to talk with them. We抳e scheduled the NEW for 2007! Trade Show Reception specifically for you to network with the exhibitors, so you won抰 miss a thing!
Click here to add this conference to your calendar.

Who Should Attend
Sales and marketing directors,
public relations professionals,
executives and managers
and specialists from the following hospitality, travel and tourism industries:
-Convention and visitors authorities/bureaus
- Chambers of commerce
- Hotel and casino resorts
- Museums and galleries
- State, regional and local park agencies
- State, county and city officials
- Travel agencies
- Tour guides
- Meeting and event planners
- Attractions or theme parks

AGENDA
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

Agenda subject to change. Check often for updates.

Wednesday, December 12 Events Location / Room

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Conference Registration
Office 4

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Press Registration
Office 4 / Imperial Boardroom

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm A Green Adventure
Tour the Springs Preserve, once home to ancient tribes and the resting place for weary Spanish explorers. Learn about the history of Las Vegas Valley as well as methods to maintain a sustainable lifestyle in the desert. Tour limited to the first 100 delegates who RSVP on the online registration form. First come, first served. Transportation provided to and from Caesars Palace. Meet motor coaches at Augustus Tower.
Springs Preserve
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public Meeting - Nevada Commission on Tourism

Emperors I

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Evening Reception � Cocktails and hors d抩euvres
Sponsored by: Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment

Welcome to Las Vegas and the 2007 Nevada Governor抯 Conference on Tourism
Opening Remarks: Mayor Oscar Goodman Introduction by: Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki TBA

Thursday, December 13 Events Location / Room

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Press Registration / Press Room Office 4 / Imperial Boardroom

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Conference Registration Office 4

7:30 am - 5:30 pm Internet Cafe Augustus III, IV

7:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with International Representatives

Get acquainted with the representatives from Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, China, Germany, South Korea, Australia, and France.Each international representative will be available to discuss one-on-one how to tap into this vital and thriving market. Look for their table among the exhibitors.

Sponsored by: Advanced Results Marketing, DRGM Advertising, Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau, Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Augustus III, IV

8:30 am - 10:30 am General Assembly Augustus I, II

8:30 am - 9:00 am Welcome and Introduction
Opening Remarks: Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada

Introduction by: Commissioner Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono

9:00 am - 9:30 am Political Enlightenment
Presented by: Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., President and CEO, American Gaming Association

Mr. Fahrenkopf is presently co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which conducts the general election presidential and vice presidential debates in presidential election years. He is also the national advocate for the commercial casino industry and is responsible for positioning the association to address regulatory, political and educational issues affecting the industry.

9:30 am - 10:30 am Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by:Terry Lanni, Chairman of the Board and CEO, MGM MIRAGE; Bill Weidner, President and COO, Las Vegas Sands Corporation; Gary Loveman, CEO, Chairman of the Board, Director, President, Harrah抯 Entertainment

Moderated by:Mitch Fox, Director of Production/Programming, Vegas PBS, Host, Nevada Week in

Learn about the major Las Vegas developments currently under construction and hear what is planned for the future.

10:30 am - 10:45 am Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored by: American Society of Association Executives, BLM Nevada State Office, Eldorado Hotel Casino, Meeting Professionals International, Meredith Travel Marketing, R&R Partners, Smart Meetings Magazine, Sunset Magazine, USDA Forest Service
Augustus III, IV

10:45 am - 12:30 pm General Assembly Augustus I, II

10:45 am - 11:30 am Managing Growth Through Marketing
Presented by: Rossi Ralenkotter, CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Ellen Oppenheim, CEO, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Learn how the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is embracing the city抯 rapid growth and hear how the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is marketing the 揜eno Renaissance.�

11:30 am - 12:30 pm How Growth Impacts Infrastructure
Presented by:Susan Martinovich, Director, Nevada Department of Transportation; Randy Walker, Aviation Director, McCarran International Airport; Pat Mulroy, General Manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority; Jacob Snow, President, Clark County Regional Transportation Commission

Learn how Las Vegas is meeting the infrastructure challenges of water, air service and transportation as it continues to grow and expand at a rapid rate.

12:30pm - 1:45 pm Luncheon Augustus V, VI

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Neon to Nature
Presented by: Tim Maland, Director, Nevada Commission on Tourism
Wayne Newton, Showgirls, Elvis, Blue Man Group � The Nevada Commission on Tourism抯 entertainment icon campaign.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop Session I
Sponsored by: Reno-Tahoe, America抯 Adventure Place
Track A
Tourism Marketing The Business of Search
Presented by: Shari Thurow, Founder and SEO Director, Omni Marketing Interactive
Learn the latest search engine marketing strategies and how to make your organization抯 Web site search engine friendly.

Emperors I

Track B
Travel Trade Group Sales Make Good Business
Presented by: Michael Massari, Vice President of Meeting Sales and Operations � Las Vegas, Harrah抯 Entertainment; Rick Chapman, Executive Director of Sales, Peppermill Reno; MaryAnne Bobrow, Managing Director, Bobrow and Associates; Diane Conti, President, VIP Meetings and Conventions; Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Executive Vice President of the MPI Foundation and Chief Business Architect Moderated by: Knud Svendsen, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Learn how you can maximize profits with the convention sales and group meetings market. Plus hear how to make your property more appealing to the buyers and meeting planners.

Emperors II

Track C
Tourism Development Turn Green into Green
Presented by: Brian Mullis, President, Sustainable Travel International

Discover green tourism and how this growing movement that encourages environmentally responsible travel can bring increased tourism dollars.

Claudius I

Track D
Growth and Development Building a Strong Workforce in Time of Demand
Presented by: Arte Nathan, Vice President Human Resources, The Irvine Company Resort Properties

As Las Vegas� businesses expand, how will we fill the thousands of new positions with qualified employees? Find out the employment forecast and how to attract the best of the best.

Claudius II, III

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored by: American Society of Association Executives, BLM Nevada State Office, Eldorado Hotel Casino, Meeting Professionals International, Meredith Travel Marketing, R&R Partners, Smart Meetings Magazine, Sunset Magazine, USDA Forest Service
Augustus III, IV

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop Session II
Sponsored by: Reno-Tahoe, America抯 Adventure Place
Track A
Tourism Marketing Social Media Optimization
Presented by: Andrew Eklund, Founder and CEO, Ciceron

Learn about the growing influence of online social media and how this impacts marketing and public relations practices.

Emperors I

Track B
Travel Trade Domestic Travel Trends/Niche Markets Presented by:Nancy Telliho, Publisher, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel/Girlfriend Getaways

Workshop attendees will get an update on the domestic travel trade market and hear about the latest travel trends including 搈ancations� and 揼irlfriend getaways.�

Emperors II

Track C
Tourism Development The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Market � Everyone wants a share of this hot market but how do you get and keep it? Presented by: Mya Lake-Reyes, Director of Diversity, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

This seminar will discuss studies and research that present a compelling business case for courting this $65+ billion segment of the travel industry. You will learn how to create a welcoming environment for the millions of gay and lesbian travelers that visit our destination annually, and establish marketing initiatives that will earn their repeat business.

Claudius I

Track D
Growth and Development Online Customer Service � Consumer Generated Content
Presented by: Presented by: Mark G. Johnson, Publisher, SFO Media; Max Starkov, Chief eBusiness Strategist, Hospitality eBusiness Strategies, Inc.

With consumer-generated content, the consumer has the upper hand and despite your best advertising efforts, negative online comments will hurt profits. Learn how to monitor and respond to online consumer activity. Stay abreast about online customer service tactics.

Claudius II, III
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm NEW for 2007! Nevada Territories and
Trade Show Reception
Join the Nevada territory representatives for refreshments plus network with exhibitors during the tradeshow and see the many products and services available to your organization. Don抰 miss your chance to enter to win tickets to a Las Vegas show!

Sponsored by:Blue Man Group, Caesars Palace, Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine / Southwest Airlines, Tahoe Ridge Winery & Marketplace

Augustus III, IV
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Evening Reception
Cocktails and hors d抩euvres
Sponsored by: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Augustus V, VI
6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Nevada Entertainer of the New Millennium Award Ceremony
In Honor of: Celine Dion

Presented by: Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Dawn Gibbons, First Lady, State of Nevada

Friday, December 14 Events Location / Room

8:00 am - 12:30 pm Conference Registration

Office 4
8:00 am - 12:30 pm Press Room Imperial Boardroom
8:00 am - 3:15 pm Internet Cafe

Augustus III, IV
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast with International Representatives
Get acquainted with the representatives from Canada, Mexico, Latin America, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Korea, Australia, and France. Each international representative will be available to discuss one-on-one how to tap into this vital and thriving market. Look for their table among the exhibitors.

Sponsored by:Advanced Results Marketing, DRGM Advertising, Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau, Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Augustus III, IV
9:00 am - 10:15 am General Assembly

Augustus I, II
9:00 am - 9:30 am Federal Legislation Affecting International Tourism
Presented by:Jon Porter, Congressman, Third Congressional District, State of Nevada

Congressman Jon Porter (NV-03) will discuss H.R. 3670, the 揑mproving Public Diplomacy through International Travel Act� that he and Congressman Farr (CA-17) recently introduced as co-chairs of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. This legislation is aimed at improving America抯 image abroad by encouraging international travel to the United States through promotion and by effectively communicating the United States� border requirements. This act will establish a competitive grant program that will help return international visitor levels to their past record levels.

9:30 am - 10:15 am Marketing America Internationally
Presented by: Roger Dow, President and CEO, Travel Industry Association of America

Discover America.com and hear about TIA抯 efforts to market the United States overseas as Las Vegas prepares to host Pow Wow 2008.

10:15 am - 10:30 am Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored by: American Society of Association Executives, BLM Nevada State Office, Eldorado Hotel Casino, Meeting Professionals International, Meredith Travel Marketing, R&R Partners, Smart Meetings Magazine, Sunset Magazine, USDA Forest Service Augustus III, IV
10:30 am - 12:30 pm General Assembly

Augustus I, II
10:30am - 11:30 am Travel 2.0 and Long Tail Economics
Presented by: Philip Wolf, CEO, PhoCusWright

Learn how travel 2.0 and Long Tail economics is re-shaping the travel, tourism and hospitality industries and how your company can differentiate itself in a vast, dynamic space.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Travel Industry Leadership Roundtable � Key Trends and Strategies for Online Travel Today and Tomorrow
Presented by: Stephen Hafner, Co-Founder and CEO, Kayak.com; Jeffrey Glueck, CMO, Travelocity.com L.P.; Robert Torres, Managing Director, Travel, Google Inc.; Christopher L. Soder, President, North American Travel, Priceline.com Inc.; Lou Ragg, Executive Director of Internet Operations and Marketing for MGM MIRAGE

Moderated by: Philip Wolf, CEO, PhoCusWright Inc.
Join in this lively panel discussion of current practices in sales and marketing and a look toward the future for sales and marketing of travel, tourism and hospitality. Audience participation is encouraged.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Luncheon

Augustus V, VI
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Entertainer

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Workshop Session III
Sponsored by: Reno-Tahoe, America抯 Adventure Place
Track A
Tourism Marketing The 揥hy� and 揌ow� of Mobile
Presented by:Brad Mindich, Chairman, g8wave, Inc.; Mark Challinor, Managing Director, g8wave Europe Ltd.

Find out more about the newest development in Internet marketing � Mobile Marketing.

Emperors I
Track B
Travel Trade Leisure/Wholesale Market
Presented by: Richard J. Karnes, Vice President and General Manager, United Vacations, Thomas Ludington, Vice President Marketing, LibGo Travel, Expedia

Moderated by:Art Jimenez, Director of Leisure Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Get up-to-date on market trends and explore the future wave for online wholesalers.

Emperors II
Track C
Tourism Development Selling Vacation Travel Partnered with Volunteer Service
Presented by: Bud Philbrook, President and CEO, Global Volunteers

The definition of a vacation is changing to include more than just a little R & R. 揗ore than 55 million Americans have taken what can be described as a volunteer vacation,� Travel Industry Association of America reports. Learn how you can develop a civic tourism program in your area heightening the visitor experience.

Claudius I
Track D
Growth and Development Get Smart with Your BlackBerry
Presented by: Amanda Baggett, Trainer, Research in Motion

Oct. 21, 2007
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

MACAU: Las Vegas, Half a World Away

Chinese enclave of Macau booms with Las Vegas-style casinos, changing its character, future

BY HOWARD STUTZ
REVIEW-JOURNAL Macau
Las Vegas, Half a World Away
In Depth Package

Editor's note: Review-Journal gaming reporter Howard Stutz and director of photography Jeff Scheid traveled to Macau to see how some of Nevada's largest gaming companies have helped the Chinese enclave pass the Strip in annual gaming revenues.

THE SERIES

Today: Macau is in the cross hairs of a multibillion-dollar building boom largely fueled by Nevada's major gaming companies, which are exporting Las Vegas-style casinos into a market starving for action.

Monday: Thanks to the growing casino industry, unemployment is just 3 percent in Macau. But where will all the workers come from to staff the new casinos now under construction?

Tuesday: More than 80 percent of the table games in Macau are dedicated to the game of choice for Asian gamblers: baccarat. But the use of slot machines is growing, and Nevada's slot makers are trying to capitalize on the market.

Wednesday: Macau's Cotai Strip has more than 20,000 hotel rooms in various stages of construction. By 2010, the Cotai Strip will resemble the heart of the Strip in Las Vegas.

Thursday: American gaming giants Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd. and MGM Mirage are establishing footholds in Macau. But an Australian company, in partnership with the son of Macau's casino pioneer, is ready to challenge the experienced casino operators.

A couple watches the light and water show on the man-made lake at the entrance to Wynn Macau, located in the downtown region on the Macau Peninsula. The show is similar to the dancing fountains display at the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip, but is enhanced with pyrotechnics.
Photos by Jeff Scheid.

A couple check out their digital photos at the Ruins of St. Paul's, the remnants of a 17th-century church on a hilltop above Macau. Mixed with the Portuguese architecture is the under-construction Grand Lisboa hotel, which will be the tallest building in Macau.

The Venetian Macau's man-made lake reflects the high-rise apartment buildings on Taipa Island. The hotel is located on the Cotai Strip.

The under-construction Grand Lisboa, left, Wynn Macau and the MGM Grand Macau, which is scheduled to open later this year, are viewed across the harbor from the Crown Macau on Taipa Island.

Click image for enlargement or visit the interactive map.

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Wynn Macau employees await customers at the Macau Ferry Terminal. High-speed ferries shuttle casino customers between Macau and Hong Kong.

Jonathan Galaviz, a partner in Las Vegas-based Globalysis, which advises companies about business in Asia, reflects on a question Sept. 11 at the Macau Tower Convention Center.

Click image for enlargement.

Visitors pose for photos Sept. 11 in the St. Marks Square area of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Macau. The 1 million-square-foot retail area is expected to eventually house some 300 stores.

Mark Brown
Las Vegas Sands Corp. official runs two casinos in Macau but in 1993 saw little to like

Walter Power
Las Vegas Sands Corp. official scouted the "hard-core" gaming environment

Bill Lerner
Gaming analyst says companies are getting higher returns on their Macau investments

MACAU -- On the island of Coloane, Restaurante Fernando harkens to a time when the Portuguese controlled this picturesque area of southern China.

The open-air eatery looks out on the black sands of H醕-S� beach, where cool breezes help stem the area's natural humidity. The aroma of barbecued beef, roasted suckling pigs and freshly cooked seafood wash over the restaurant.

Customers partake in a traditional Portuguese menu, in which the entrees are paired with freshly grown vegetables and meals are enjoyed with bottles of chilled vinho verde, Portuguese green wine. Credit cards are not accepted. The restaurant is cash-only.

Reggie Martin, a native of East Chicago, Ind., has lived in China for almost five years. Martin, the senior manager of special events and sports for The Venetian Macau, grew quite familiar with Restaurante Fernando during his time as general manager of the nearby Westin resort in Coloane. He still eats there at least once a week.

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Hong Kong residents, Martin said, will often make the hour-long trip to Macau across the South China Sea by the high-speed hydrofoil ferry just to dine at Restaurante Fernando.

In contrast, the massive $2.4 billion Venetian Macau, with 3,000 hotel rooms, sits about 10 minutes from Restaurante Fernando on the fast-developing Cotai Strip, where an estimated 20,000 rooms housed in more than a dozen hotel-casinos are under construction. The Venetian has its own Portuguese restaurant, with about 30 other dining establishments.

Still, Martin believes The Venetian, which has been averaging between 40,000 and 60,000 visitors a day since its Aug. 28 opening, will not harm Restaurante Fernando. In fact, the new resort might mean a few more customers for the restaurant.

"It will never change, no matter what happens around it," Martin said.

While Restaurante Fernando might survive competition, change is something the 510,000 residents of Macau will be facing through the end of decade and possibly beyond.

'IT WAS A VERY SCARY, SCARY PLACE'

Macau -- which includes the urbanized Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, and the Cotai Strip, an area of reclaimed land between the two islands -- is in the cross hairs of a multibillion-dollar building boom largely fueled by Nevada's major gaming companies, which are exporting Las Vegas-style casinos into a market starving for action.

In 2002, Macau's government, which operates separately from the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region, opened the way for casino expansion.

At the time, Macau had 11 decaying gambling halls under the direction of one operator, a consortium headed by controversial Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho, now 86 years old and the chairman of Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. It is one of the largest publicly traded companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with interests in real estate, transportation, hospitality and gaming.

For years, U.S. and international law enforcement authorities have thought Chinese organized crime triads secretly controlled the casinos operated by Ho, much in the same manner Nevada's gambling industry was controlled by organized crime syndicates in the 1960s and 1970s.

A decade ago, Macau did not have a hospitable environment.

Mark Brown, president of the two Las Vegas Sands Corp. casinos in Macau, first visited the city in 1993 when he was handling international marketing for Caesars Entertainment. He didn't think he would ever return.

"It wasn't much, and it was a very scary, scary place," Brown recalled. "The casinos were very dingy and very smoky."

But like Las Vegas, which rid itself of its mob image when corporate America invaded the Strip, Gaming Inc. has transformed Macau.

At the end of 2006, there were 26 casinos, including glittering Las Vegas-style resorts operated by Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts Ltd. Three new hotel-casinos have opened this year, including the Sands-owned Venetian, which has a 546,000-square-foot casino, the largest single gambling hall in the world, and 10.5 million square feet of public space.

A fourth resort, the $1.1 billion MGM Grand Macau -- which is a 50-50 joint venture between MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho, the daughter of Stanley Ho -- will be unveiled by year's end.

"The Macau market is really different from the Las Vegas market," said MGM Mirage International CEO Bob Moon, who is overseeing development of the MGM Grand Macau.

"Las Vegas is a destination resort, and that's what Macau wants to be."

GAMING REVENUES SOAR

Walter Power, senior vice president of operations for Las Vegas Sands' two Macau casinos, was one of the gaming company's first employees on the ground in China. His initial goal was to investigate what the competition was offering.

"Four and a half years ago, Macau was a very hard-core intensive gambling experience," Power said. "It was a monopoly. There was a lack of competition, and the offerings were pretty bare."

One of the first places Power visited was the Ho-operated Lisboa, a dark and smoky gambling parlor with low ceilings, a no-frills personality and a male-dominated customer base playing baccarat, the overwhelming game of choice among Asian gamblers. Lisboa casino bosses immediately spotted him and his fellow Sands executives.

"They knew what we were doing, and they certainly didn't make us feel welcome," Power said. "But this was a way for us to determine what the market was like. It was a testosterone-driven, male-dominated gambling hall. It had slot machines, but there were no seats around the slots."

Not much has changed at the Lisboa in the past five years. Asian prostitutes still circle a rundown retail area in the hotel's lower levels under the watchful eyes of their pimps, who sit in the promenade's noodle bar, and hotel security guards, one of whom admonished a Review-Journal photographer for secretly trying to take pictures of the working girls.

What has changed are the total gaming revenues coming from Macau. In 2002, Ho's casinos won $2.67 billion from customers. At the end of 2006, gaming revenues in Macau topped more than $6.7 billion, surpassing the total revenues earned last year by Las Vegas' lucrative casinos on the Strip by about $20 million. Through August, Macau's gaming revenues were up 47 percent from a year ago.

Gaming analysts predict the gap between Macau and the Strip will widen. They estimate Macau casinos could produce annual gambling revenues of more than $14 billion by 2009.

On those revenues, casino operators pay a 39 percent tax to the Macau government.

Baccarat accounts for roughly 80 percent of all table games.

"We have one craps table at The Venetian," Brown said of the casino, which has 870 table games. "Good luck if you can find it."

COMPANIES COMMIT BILLIONS

Las Vegas gaming companies have invested substantially in Macau. Las Vegas Sands spent $265 million on the Sands Macau in 2004 and since has put another $100 million into the property. In addition to the $2.4 billion for The Venetian, the company is spending more than $12 billion to build 11 resorts on the Cotai Strip. Wynn Resorts' total investment is more than $1.1 billion in the 600-room Wynn Macau, and the company expects to spend $600 million to add a second hotel tower by 2009.

Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Bill Lerner, who has visited Macau several times in the past year, said gaming companies stretch their construction costs because labor and materials are cheaper than in the United States.

"Development is less expensive, but it doesn't mean they are not spending billions of dollars," Lerner said while sitting at an outdoor cafe at Wynn Macau. "They are getting more for the money by doing it here. Because this is a limited-license environment, it leads to higher returns on investment, and there is evidence of that."

Las Vegas Sands officials said they recovered their investment on the Sands Macau in less than a year. Lerner said Wynn Resorts was getting about a 30 percent return on its investment in Wynn Macau. But when factoring in the $900 million payment the company received from Australian casino operator Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd. for its lucrative casino sub-concession, the return is more than 100 percent.

"It's so much different than you see in Las Vegas," Lerner said.

The number of hotel rooms in Macau -- about 800 in 2004 -- is expected to hit 8,900 by the end of this year. The Venetian alone brought 3,000 hotel rooms to the market.

The growth is an effort to change visitation in Macau, from that of a 24-hour day-trip market, to one where customers are willing to spend three or four days staying in luxury hotels, gambling, eating in fine restaurants, shopping in upscale retail malls and viewing shows, actions that would replicate those of the typical Las Vegas tourist.

The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes covers more than 1 million square feet and eventually will house 300 retailers. Wynn houses about a dozen upscale retail tenants, and the MGM Grand will benefit from One Central, a retail, dining and entertainment project being built next to the resort by the company's joint-venture partner, Pansy Ho.

The Venetian will unveil a Cirque du Soleil show in the spring, and Wynn is building a theater for a yet-to-be named show.

"Compared to The Venetian, we're a boutique operator now," said Ian Michael Coughlin, president of Wynn Macau, which opened a year ago and is in various stages of three expansion plans.

"We do see the destination traveler as a growing part of our business," Coughlin said. "Macau has been a strong day-tripper's market, but that's been Macau's history. We're seeing a significant increase in the destination travel market, which is good. No one wants to be one-dimensional."

Brown said the early days of The Venetian have been consistent with Macau's history. Most of the guests are staying just one night. He believes the figure will change over time.

"It reminds me a little bit of the Atlantic City market," said Brown, who ran Donald Trump's casinos on the Boardwalk before joining Las Vegas Sands. "Because we have so much to offer (at The Venetian), we think our customer will want to stay longer."

A record 22 million visitors came to Macau in 2006, 86 percent of whom traveled from mainland China and Hong Kong. This year, Macau tourism officials expect the number of visitors to increase to 25 million.

In the neighboring mainland Chinese jurisdictions that surround Macau, such as Guangzhou, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Foshan, the Chinese government estimates 314 million residents are eligible to travel. Las Vegas Sands executives like to point out that 3 billion people are within a five-hour plane flight to Macau.

While China is still a communist nation, business development has created an expanding middle- to upper-middle class of citizens with disposable income. Casino gambling is one vehicle for that spending opportunity.

"People are coming to discover Macau as almost their first step out of their country, and it's an easy step for people," Coughlin said. "We're seeing new players coming all the time, and we've become the venue of choice. We have about 22,000 people a day come here. We compete with other casinos, but we have carved out a niche for ourselves. We're not about scale and volume right now. We are about luxury and quality."

LAS VEGAS MODEL TRANSLATES WELL

The Gaming Asia Pacific Summit, held in September at the Macau Tower and Convention Center, carried two days of discussions on the growth of gaming throughout the region.

Jonathan Galaviz, a partner in Las Vegas-based Globalysis, a research and consulting firm that advises companies in several travel-related industries on the Asian market, led several discussions during the summit. Galaviz, who has traveled extensively in Asia, said Macau is capitalizing on the booming Chinese economy.

"Productive workers are reaping the benefits of the wealth they have generated, and now they want to be able to spend it somewhere to have entertainment," Galaviz said. "What's interesting is that the Las Vegas model of tourism development, which uses casino gaming as a fundamental driver of economic growth, is at play here in Asia. This is why Las Vegas companies are so successful in the region."

Galaviz said Nevada casino operators are able to transfer their experience to the Chinese market.

"Las Vegas knows how to do it and do it right," Galaviz said. "They understand regulation and the competitive dynamics, where new entrants into the marketplace actually refresh the marketplace and benefit all the players. It's like you see on the Las Vegas Strip, where one new property ends up benefiting all the players."

Macau has one gambling aspect that defines the market as different from the one in Las Vegas: high-end play inside luxurious private gaming salons, tucked away from the main casino floor, which is dominated by mass-market players.

The Venetian, Sands, Wynn and the soon-to-open MGM Grand, house elaborate private gambling areas with features similar to private country clubs.

At The Venetian, guests checking into the Paiza Club never have to venture into the main casino, unless they want to visit the Grand Canal Shoppes. Wynn has private salons on the hotel's upper floors. The Crown Macau on Taipa operates its private gaming salons on the hotel's 37th floor, offering views of the Macau Peninsula.

Crown Macau CEO Greg Hawkins said a high-end customer is required to put up $30 million in Hong Kong dollars -- about $3.9 million in U.S. currency -- for gambling purposes to gain access to the private salon.

"We're looking for the top of the VIP market, as is our competition," Hawkins said.

The reliance on high-end play shows in a percentage breakdown of Macau gaming revenues. Of the $6.7 billion won by Macau casinos last year, roughly 70 percent came from the VIP customer base, a figure that stands out to Nevada gaming officials.

"We look at Macau and see the casino floor fairly busy, but the story is what's happening in the private rooms," said Gaming Control Board member Mark Clayton, who spoke at the summit. "It's almost opposite of Las Vegas, where most of the action is up front. We see minimal business in the back of the (Strip's) private gaming areas."

Gaming analysts and Macau casino leaders think the mass market will cut into VIP percentage as more casinos are added to the mix. Brown said his two casinos have seen an influx in mass-market customers since The Venetian's opening.

"We have gamblers on the floor who wager $5,000 to $10,000 a hand with us," Brown said. "That same guy in Las Vegas is in the baccarat pit with 12 pit bosses standing around and staring at him."

Another difference between casinos in Macau and Las Vegas is that photography inside Macau casinos is prohibited by the Macau government because of privacy issues for the customers.

Media outlets can petition the government for permission, but Venetian Macau spokesman Buddy Lam said the paperwork can take up to two weeks or longer.

'NOT A MARKET FOR AMERICANS'

Macau, despite its rapid growth, is not competition for Las Vegas. The markets are completely different.

Southeast Asia -- about 14 hours travel time by airplane from Los Angeles to Hong Kong -- is too far to travel for Americans interested in a gaming vacation. Those consumers have Las Vegas at their disposal, gaming industry insiders said.

"This is not a market for Americans," Power said. "The market here is growing, but it's Asians that are transforming this market."

Clayton said Nevada regulators are not concerned that Macau is slicing into Silver State gaming revenues.

"The operators I've spoken with tell me the market is the People's Republic of China," Clayton said. "It's a complement to the Las Vegas experience and furthers a person's desire to visit Las Vegas. The profits made by our Las Vegas licensees in Macau may lead to further development in the state of Nevada."

Galaviz believes Macau offers Las Vegas the opportunity for even greater riches. Southern Nevada could be the center of the core innovations for casino gaming and entertainment, he said, much like New York City is for financial markets.

"The industry will go into other emerging markets over the next 10 to 20 years," Galaviz said. "As innovation takes place globally, most of the intellectual property development and the new, creative ideas will be coming from Las Vegas."

MODERN MINGLES WITH ANCIENT

The under-construction Grand Lisboa hotel tower, designed in the shape of a lotus flower, rises high above the Macau skyline.

About 20 minutes away by foot, the Ruins of St. Paul's sit on a hill above the city, a short walking distance from Senado Square, Macau's centuries-old, Portuguese-themed urban center.

Senado Square is paved with a wave-pattern mosaic tile. The Ruins of St. Paul's is a two-level stone facade, which is all that remains of the area's first Jesuit church.

The structure, built in the early 17th century, was destroyed by a fire in 1835.

The blended images of the history and the future symbolize Macau, where museums and historical landmarks mix with shimmering gambling halls.

The A-Ma Temple, a shrine that existed before Macau was even developed, still welcomes a representation of all Chinese cultures: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

The casino cluster that includes the Lisboa, Wynn, StarWorld and MGM Grand is just a 10-minute walk away.

"There is strong central culture, with an old colonial Portuguese influence here," Coughlin said. "As much the casino industry grows, that's something that will always be part of Macau."

Contact business reporter Howard Stutz at hstutz@reviewjournal.com or (702) 477-3871.

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JANE ANN MORRISON: Las Vegas is rich, poor, diverse, silly, welcoming and a great place to live
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Clip this column, Anne Nichols, because this one's for you.

When I spoke recently at the Mesquite Club, Las Vegas' most historic women's club, formed in 1911, Anne asked me to write a column she could hand to her visitors who, for the past 19 years, have inevitably asked: Do you like living in Las Vegas?

Anne and I give identical answers. We both love living in Las Vegas. Both of us are accustomed to seeing that look of incredulity on visitors' faces.

"I just love this town, and I've never been able to describe why," the retired first-grade schoolteacher said. So she asked me to do it, forcing me to ponder why, of all cities, this one became my home for the past 31 years when I only planned to stay two or three years.

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I love Las Vegas because it makes me laugh. And it's one of the best news towns in the United States. Sometimes those are one and the same, since our news is often of the most ridiculous kind. Where else do they put up historic markers that aren't true? Or even consider using tax dollars to help a strip club refresh its exterior? Only in Las Vegas.

I love Las Vegas because the valley and surrounding mountains provide an unusual beauty that stirs my soul. Even when I'm stuck in traffic, the mountain shadows capture something in my heart. And if I catch a glimpse of Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area, or the top of Mount Charleston, or Sunrise Mountain at sunset, it brings a moment of peace, even from a distance.

I love Las Vegas' weather, except for July and August, when I pant in my panty hose and curse the sun. This time of year is my hands-down favorite, although spring is spectacular as long as the wind's not blowing. And when it's freezing in Boston and raining in Seattle (two other places I've lived), it's usually mild in Las Vegas.

I love Las Vegas because it's an entrepreneurial town. Steve Wynn became a success here through his ideas, his relationships and the force of his personality. He didn't inherit success; he worked for it. Benny Binion was the same. They came to this town of new beginnings and created something, along with countless others.

I love Las Vegas because it's accepting. As long as what you're doing is legal, you are left alone to do things your own way. There's a reason Howard Hughes holed up in a suite atop the Desert Inn for 10 years. Where else could he get away with that? Las Vegas is probably the only town that accepts that newsman George Knapp is fascinated by UFOs. In other cities, his credibility would be nil, but here, it's just George. And what if he's right?

I love Las Vegas' history. It's a history of ruffians and scalawags, but isn't every upstart town like that? It's also a history of a hard-working people who built something from nothing, who created Hoover Dam as well as the Strip. And it's a history where the days the mob ruled are remembered with fondness, not fear.

I love Las Vegas because it's more like a town than a city. It's still small enough to bump into people you know. Yes, you can see Mayor Oscar Goodman and Rep. Shelley Berkley at Costco and Celine Dion at Wal-Mart and Sen. John Ensign at the Original Pancake House. They're not holed up in a tower; they're in the neighborhood.

I love Las Vegas because it's a 24-hour town, even if the last time I went to a 2 a.m. show was in the '70s to see George Carlin. I know it's there should I want to indulge.

And I love Las Vegas because there's a core of caring people who appreciate its sense of silliness and ridiculousness while at the same time working to improve it. The women at the Mesquite Club are a perfect example. Every woman I spoke with was involved in something to make her town a better place. Education. Music. Politics. The arts. The environment.

Finally, I love living in a city the rest of the world can't entirely comprehend, a city with character, even though not always good character.

Did that do it, Anne?

Jane Ann Morrison's column appears Monday, Thursday and Saturday. E-mail her at Jane@reviewjournal.com or call (702) 383-0275.

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泰國觀光局行銷處副處長朱塔蓬指出，Stand By雜誌透過網路票選，在超過2000名遊客與旅行社的共同參與下，泰國繼2005年之後，再度被選為最佳旅遊國家，將在今年第12屆丹麥旅遊獎中接受頒獎。

除了泰國被丹麥的雜誌選為最佳旅遊國家之外，朱塔蓬表示，泰國觀光局也被澳洲旅遊社會作家協會選為最佳國際旅遊機構。

朱塔蓬強調，觀光局被選為最佳國際旅遊機構，主要原因在於協助澳洲新聞人員與作家取得泰國旅遊相關資料，同時並且協助解決他們在泰國旅遊時所遭遇到的問題，透過澳洲新聞人員與作家發表的文章，也大幅增加了澳洲旅客前來泰國旅遊的數量。

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2007-10-20

Innovation! Leading search engines on Internet brilliantly help inspire to increase the visiability and popularity of some important individuals, projects, and articles on tourism and business among Asian countries and Nevada
President Dr. Tony Lei appointed Barbara Buckley Associate Professor of administrative strategies of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

Innovation is practical for a real need. It is not a random process. "When it works, it works because someone has identified a real need, and found a way to bring new ideas or new technologies to bear on that need," said Lewis W. Lehr. An innovator's life is governed by "to create" lists. She or he is incessantly pursuing new possibilities and refinning existing ones.

"Business has only two functions," wrote the late Professor Peter Drucker, "marketing and innovation."

"One of my interests since I've been in this position on March 27, 2004 is to encourage the mutual cooperation and development of tourism and business among Nevada and Ansian Countries," said Associate Professor Barbara E. Buckley of the Graduate School of Business and Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Supported by the Advisory Board and faculty members of WBTI since then with wisdom of cooperation and publicity through articles, its missions helped her win the election as Speaker of the Nevada Assembly in last November.

Our coming work performance to some significant projects will be feature articles for the visiability and popularity of some international cities through the leading search engines on Internet: (1) Beijing, (2) Soel, (3) Taipei, (4) Macau, (5) Bangkok, and (6) Clark County ("Las Vegas"). Tourism and business are our best priorities for the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of WBTI, nothing much about politics. The late Dr. Peter F. Drucker inspired us that, "Innovation is very important. No good business can survive without successful innovation during a period of time!" Nevada is the fountain of hospitality and touring business. Macau is a recent practice with Nevada to have great prosperity in tourism and economic development. Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen is now a Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and Advisor of the ICBC of WBTI. For innovation and breakthrough in the field of business, the wise men may have a bright and beautiful sky!

To encourage tourism and business is a world-wide value for every country in this world, not just for Nevada! Volunteerly on a non-financial and non-partisian basis, we are pleased to assist the promotion of this endeavor. We love heartily the world that we are living with!

Innovation is one of the most important traits for the prosperity of American business. The time has come for our Pan Pacific and Asian countries to catch it as soon as possible!

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[[[Barbara Buckley, a 46-year-old lawyer and veteran Democratic legislator from Las Vegas, was unanimously elected speaker of the Assembly on Wednesday night, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Buckley has been an assemblywoman since 1995 and majority leader since 2001.
As speaker, Buckley will set the agenda for her party and decide who leads and sits on Assembly committees. She said she will announce those appointments in about 10 days.]]]*1

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies of the GSBPA at WBTI. Dina is a Senator and the Minority Leader of Nevada Senate. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at UNLV.*2

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*3

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*4

Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly.

Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*5

Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.

Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling.

"Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its Commenmorative Journal. The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on its 26th floor in Las Vegas.

Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:

"We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*6

As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal.

We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us."

To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*7

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*8

The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*9

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter).

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*10

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*11

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*12

With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley among others.

The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; among others.*13

A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30.*14 The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.

In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals and projects which enrich the lives of many in our communities all over the world.*15

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President Dr. Tony Lei appointed Barbara Buckley Associate Professor of GSBPA of WBTI By Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

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