Low rates, contract concessions and value-addedinitiatives give planners the winning hand
By Karen Brost
Photo courtesy of Las Vegas News Bureau/LVCVA
It’s no secret that Las Vegas has been the eye of the storm that has devastated the U.S. meeting industry over the past year, primarily because of its inaccurate, unfair association by the national news media with “extravagance.” But ironically, for planners still willing to book the destination, an unprecedented opportunity exists to get a deal - and exceptional value - that will probably never be seen again when the economy and the meetings market recover.
“It’s important that planners know that our rates are fantastic and there are a lot of value-adds to everything that is being booked right now,” says Mitch Hirschman, director of sales and marketing for the AAA Four Diamond, 525-room JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. “We are negotiating much, much more in the customer’s favor. They have more of a chance to meet their own budget needs while still exceeding their attendees’ expectations.” Continue reading ‘Las Vegas offers once-in-a-lifetime deals’
For planners who want to make good use of Las Vegas but shun the Strip, this gem offers an oasis of luxury — and value.
By John Buchanan
Rooms average about 560sqft
The 548-room, AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, rendered in Spanish Revival style and sprawled across 54 acres of lush grounds, is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. But it is still a relatively well-kept secret among planners who relish Las Vegas as a destination, but want to avoid the Strip as home base.
Located in Summerlin, about 25 minutes from McCarran International Airport and 20 minutes northwest of the Strip, the JW Marriott offers a formidable portfolio of benefits and perks aside from the comfort and sophistication of its sleeping rooms, which include luxury bedding, whirlpool baths and European showers.
Continue reading ‘JW Marriott Las Vegas: 10 years of quiet excellence’