Corporate Travel Destinations

Las Vegas hotels sometimes offer some great deals for corporate meeting planners, but just a short drive away in Henderson, Nevada you might be able to save even more by taking advantage of competitive corporate travel packages offered by Henderson hotels. Henderson hoteliers know that they are competing with the big boys on The Strip, and are often willing to go the extra mile in offering extra niceties or negotiating stellar deals on hotel rooms, meeting spaces, rental items for events and meals.

Henderson is just minutes away from the offerings of Las Vegas, which allows your attendees to easily drive or take public transportation to enjoy gambling, buffets, fine dining, world-class shopping and Vegas shows. If you are including a show or event in Las Vegas in your corporate travel planning, an affordable, convenient bus charter will deliver your attendees to the event and back to the Henderson hotel and, even with this small additional expense, you will still see overall savings from opting for this Vegas suburb, instead of one of the main resort hotels on The Strip. You could also use some of the money you save to provide additional entertainment options, such as a chartered bus to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Mount Charleston or the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Situated at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, the 217-acre Wynn Las Vegas Resort is a 50-story gleaming testament to the opulence and glamour that is Las Vegas. Opened in the spring of 2005 by the master innovator Steve Wynn himself, this 5 star resort offers the ultimate luxury designed for the exclusive Vegas traveler.

But does the Wynn really live up to the hype? Here's a quick review of the highlights to help you decide for yourself.

Rooms:

The Wynn offers some of the largest and most luxurious rooms on the strip – 5 suite types in all, ranging form over 640 square feet up to 1950 square feet. They offer wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows with fabulous views of the Strip or the exclusive Wynn golf course.

All rooms offer cordless phone, fax, high speed Internet access, Pillowtop king-sized signature Wynn beds with 320 thread count European linens, In-room massage, manicure, pedicure and hair styling services, Desert Bambu™ bath amenities, over-sized Turkish towels and flat-screen LCD high-definition TVs. Plus all suite guests have private pools and terraces.

Casino:

The 110,000-square-foot casino offers the full range of table games, including Blackjack, Big 6, Craps, Caribbean Stud, Roulette, Let-it-Ride , Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow, Three Card Poker and Casino War. If slots are your preference, you can choose from over 1850 slot machines in denominations ranging from 1¢ to $5,000.

The twenty-seven table poker room offers Hold'Em, Omaha Hi-Low, and mixed game combination with game limits ranging from $4/$8 up to $100/$200. There are also higher limit games as well as pot limit and no limit games.

The Wynn casino stands apart in that it offers lots of natural light and very little smoking.

Golf:

Created by the world famous Tom Fazio exclusively for Wynn resort guests, the golf course is actually integrated into the resort itself so that your first tee is less than 50 feet away from the hotel. This is the only on premise 18-hole, par-70, championship golf course on the Las Vegas strip and includes nearly 6 miles of cart paths, two marshland areas using natural groundwater, and a 37-foot-tall waterfall.

Shows:

Franco Dragone, the man behind 'Mystère', 'O', and Celine Dion's 'A New Day', has created an all new show at the Wynn called 'Le Rêve' (The Dream). Performed in a domed theater where no seat is more than 40 feet from the action, this show is the first of its kind in Vegas.

Restaurants:

If you've always wanted to dine with the most famous chefs in the world you can do it at the Wynn. Chef Paul Bartolotta of the Ristorante di Mare was named the Best American Chef – Midwest by the James Beard Foundation. Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Robert was named Restaurant Pastry Chef of the Year by Filere Gourmande Magazine and Pastry Chef of the Year by Champerard Guide. Chef Alessandro Stratta heads the Riviera Cuisine which was called the Best New Restaurant 2005 by Esquire magazine and received the AAA Five Diamond Award of Excellence for 2006.

The Wynn offers over 15 restaurants to choose from with a vast selection of cuisines so you'll never get bored (or even have to leave the resort!).

Spa:

The spa offers 45 treatment rooms for massage, body treatments, facials, and hydrotherapy. Enjoy a customized massage to sooth away the stresses of the day or relax with a loved one in a couples massage.

Choose from the very latest in anti-aging technology with specialized facials including the Anakiri Active Enzyme Facial for added exfoliation and nourishment or the Naturopathica Custom Facial which is based on traditional European deep cleansing techniques.

Shopping:

The 75,000 square foot Wynn Esplanade is where you'll find the most glamorous, chic names in fashion: Chanel, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Gaultier, Louis Vuitton and and the only Manolo Blahnik boutique outside New York.

For men, there's Brioni and of course the Penske-Wynn Ferrari and Maserati showroom. And if that isn't enough, just a few steps across the street you'll find the Fashion Show mall.

With it's prime location and exclusive shopping boutiques the Wynn is a favorite hot spot for top fashion makers and shoppers alike.

Resorts such as the M Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas are offering more meeting planner packages that can help you maximize your meeting dollars.

If you book by December 31, 2009 and actualize your meeting by May 31, 2010, you can take advantage of the M's iMpressive meeting planner packages that include:

• Complimentary meeting space
• 1 complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
• 1 complimentary suite upgrade with every 40 rooms booked (Sunday – Thursday)
• 3 complimentary VIP amenities valued at $85 each
• Various discounts including business center and spa
• and more

Contact the M Resort, Spa and Casino at 1.866.551.1540

The Mirage is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a $110 million redesign that encompasses everything from stunning room remodels to a restaurant created by renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel and enhancements to the Volcano – a Las Vegas icon since the hotel’s opening.

The Mirage

3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Room Reservations:    800.374.9000
General Information:  702.791.7111

Halloween in Las Vegas is more than trick or treating on the gaming tables. There are all sorts of unique activities that will make visiting on October 31 a memorable experience.

Haunted Vegas Tours offers a 3 hour trip around Las Vegas on a guided tour of the haunting grounds of Liberace, Bugsy Siegel, Red Foxx, and of course Elvis. Available tour guides include an interactive magician, former Vegas hypnotist, and a licensed mortician.

Not everyone in the city is obsessed with Halloween. The Las Vegas Hilton is extended their Summer Splash program through the month of October. Taking advantage of this offer means some good discounts on the trip plus a free night at the Hilton during the winter of ’09. Other Hilton specials include an Escape to Vegas package good through December 28 and the Ultimate Manilow Package. This offer includes two nights at the Hilton and two tickets to a Barry Manilow Concert.

Over all, October is a great month to book incentive travel to Las Vegas. Special rates for hotels and shows crop up everywhere. Take advantage of prices that may not be seen for some time if ever again. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, ghosts and all.

Standing tall in the Las Vegas skyline, the Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Casino provides luxury and decadence to those folk who call Las Vegas their home away from home.  If you are considering a business meeting or event in Las Vegas, the Wynn Las Vegas is sure to please.

Salon Suite

Recognized as the only casino resort in the world to be awarded the Mobile Five-Star and AAA (American Automobile Association) Five Diamond awards, the Wynn Las Vegas prides itself on providing an exceptional guest experience. With 50 stories and 2,716 rooms, luxury and intimacy flourish around every corner. Guests can choose to stay in a resort room amid the hustle and bustle of hotel activity or sneak away for a more private stay in the Tower Suites. Guests can bath their stresses away in one of the many treatment rooms at The Salon or relax in a heated pool set amid beautiful gardens. For a more active approach, the fitness center boasts state-of-the-art equipment or an 18-hole, 7,042 yard, par-70 golf course awaits your tee time.

No detail was spared and no taste forgotten when time came to create the world-class dining menus found in the Wynn Las Vegas. With nine fine-dining establishments, six casual restaurants, and six lounge bars to choose from, guests are sure to find a palate they will enjoy. This collection boasts not only menus created by world-class chefs but food prepared by them as well. Alex boasts French cuisines brought to life by Chef Alessandro Stratta. Wing Lei provides guests with a masterful blend of Cantonese, Shangahi and Szechwan cooking styles. Named for Steve Wynn himself, SW Steakhouse offers refined steakhouse favorites overlooking the Lake of Dreams. Also alongside the Lake of Dreams is Daniel Boulud, bringing guests exemplary French cuisine. If Italian is more to your liking, Bartolotta celebrates traditional Italian cuisine by offering fresh seafood flown in from the Mediterranean waters daily. Okada boasts Japanese dining where guests are surrounded by waterfalls, lush gardens and a koi pond while the Country Club offers a sophisticated twist to classic all-American fare with beautiful views of the golf course.

Blush - Wynn Las Vegas

Entertainment abounds throughout the hotel and casino with two nightclubs and one magnificent show to choose from. Tryst is a chic 12,000 square foot nightclub with a hopping dance floor. If the great music and intimate space doesn’t thrill you, perhaps the 90-foot waterfall that cascades into a secluded lagoon will. For a more intimate setting, try Blush, Wynn’s newest boutique nightclub. Le Reve, Wynn Las Vegas’ signature show, offers spectacular performances featuring aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and artist athleticism in an intimate theater in-the-round. When the sun goes down, the Lake of Dreams comes to life, stunning audiences with light displays, puppetry, film, pulsating music and sculpture. The lake itself is secluded by a 140-foot mountain, making for an intimate evening performance.

Wynn Esplanade Shops

Not only can you shop till you drop at the Wynn Las Vegas, but the Wynn Esplanade features some of the only U.S. boutiques outside of Manhattan. With 75,000 square feet of retail space, the repertoire includes brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Rolex, Cartier, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Oscar de la Renta among others. If you are looking for something a tad bit more exclusive, then consider the 10,000 square foot Penske/Wynn Ferrari – Maserati dealership. This showroom is situated right off the main casino floor and offers new and pre-owned vehicles for sale, full factory-authorized parts and repairs and complete detail services. For those who want to look the part, the Ferrari Store features a collection of merchandise including active-wear, collectibles and memorabilia.

Of course, everything can’t be fun. If you are looking to book your next meeting or event in Las Vegas, the Wynn Las Vegas offers an experienced staff, comfortable facilities, and sophisticated technologies to ensure your expectations are met. Led by Chef James Benson, our culinary team is dedicated to providing you with a dining experience that is both delicious and memorable. Our meeting concierge service offers on-site support to all meeting clients ensuing meetings and events are run as smooth as possible. For added convenience, the Business Services Center provides equipment rental, office supplies, freight services, and mini-suites for guests that include a computer, Internet access, printers, and speaker phones for conference calls.

Gaming town conferences have been much maligned in recent months, thanks to some misunderstandings of the value of meetings and that people sometimes have fun at them (heaven forbid!). However, it may be time to let the opinions of others go and book corporate destinations at Las Vegas anyway–and do it before the rates go up.

Wait a minute! You thought there was a recession? Well, there is, but a couple of the Las Vegas hoteliers have reported that they are seeing signs that the downtown may have bottomed out. If it’s so, you will not be seeing the same prices for rooms and conference centers that you are seeing today. Continue reading »

No taxpayer wants to see her hard-earned dollars being wasted by companies on the public bailout dime. Misused funds are one way American businesses got into their current predicaments in the first place. However, nixing meetings just because they look like they are in a “fun” place–and companies getting bailed out should not have any “fun”–has created tensions not only in the companies who are canceling their meetings, but with gaming community hotels and convention services, and the meeting planner.

As understandable as the restrictions are, they are largely unwarranted. Gaming communities, Las Vegas included, are hurting for business right now and have become flexible and cost effective for business meeting needs. Other considerations, such as travel within the city, large room blocks, and good meal choices, are also good for companies pinching pennies–much of Vegas is within walking distance, food is less expensive than other cities, and there are excellent choices of hotel rooms. Continue reading »

‘Where form meets function’ – that’s the catch line of The M Resort Spa and Casino, the latest destination resort in the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas.

The prominent hotel casinos of the city are located on Las Vegas Boulevard, known as the famous Las Vegas Strip.  The M Resort Spa and Casino is spread across a sprawling 90 acres of land and is strategically elevated 400 ft. higher than the resorts and casinos on the Strip. This ensures the finest views of the famous skyline from the interiors of the resort.

The Resort is located 10 minutes from the McCarran International Airport and the strip. With its modern architectural design and state-of-art technology, the new M Resort promises a peerless level of hospitality and resort facilities to its valued guests. Continue reading »

When it comes to Las Vegas, the first thing that comes to mind is its numerous casinos. Situated in the heart of the CityCenter is one of the largest buildings in the US, called the Aria Resort & Casino that is pursuing the LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Designed by the illustrious Pelli Clarke Pelli firm, the curvilinear crystalline towers of Aria are scheduled to be opened from December 2009. The 40,004 guest rooms with its 568 suites have thoughtfully indulged every luxury for its guests. The rooms feature natural décor, floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the city’s skyline, energy conserving windows, organic bath amenities and a unique advanced guest technology that allows customizing the lighting, room temperature, and music inside the rooms. Continue reading »