Business

LAS VEGAS CONVENTIONS

November 15, 2009 - 10:00 pm

Some of the largest conventions scheduled for the Las Vegas area:

Location Dates Attendance

International Pool & Spa Expo Mandalay Bay Nov. 16-18 12,000

National Industrial Fastener Show & Conference Mandalay Bay Nov. 16-18 6,700

International Association of Amusement Parks Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 17-20 30,000

G2E: Global Gaming Expo Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 17-19 25,000

American Academy of Pediatrics Caesars Palace Nov. 19-22 650

Fitness America/Musclemania/Ms. Bikini Pageants Golden Nugget Nov. 19-21 1,500

Diocese of Las Vegas Green Valley Ranch Resort Nov. 20-22 900

The PULSE on Tour Las Vegas Hilton Nov. 20-24 650

Canadian Employee Benefits Conference Mandalay Bay Nov. 22-25 3,000

For a complete list of conventions, go to www.visitlasvegas.com

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