"Rodeo Time in Vegas"

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed; but here in Vegas, we're looking forward to one of the largest shopping events of the year.  Its Rodeo Time and that means Cowboy Christmas!

The Las Vegas Convention Center will be buzzing with everything from Belt Buckles, Cowboy Hats; and all sorts of Western Style products from December 7th through the 16th.  The Shopping hall will be open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily; and is open to the public.  The South Halls will feature some 350 Exhibitors.  Shuttle service between the Convention Center and Thomas & Mack Center will also be available.

www.nfrexperience.com/cowboychristmas/

This Annual Shopping Experience is of course part of the National Finals Rodeo.  Held at the Thomas & Mack Center each year, events will run from December 7th through the 16th. 

The all-around event usually gets referred to in a couple of different ways. However, on the PRCA's web site, it now called the PRCA World All-Around Champion. It's also acceptable to say World Champion or World All-Around Champion.  The title All-Around Cowboy is awarded at the end of the NFR to the highest-earning cowboy who has regularly competed in more than one event during the year.  In addition to world championships, an average winner is crowned in each event.

Since this event is extremely popular, it sells out all seats for all of the events. Many casinos carry the events live in their Sports Books or host special parties to accommodate all of the fans in town who can't get tickets for the events. Most of the major hotels and casinos book special entertainment into their showrooms with a country theme offering many of the regular shows an extended break. 

Entertainment this year actually kicks off on December 6th in Downtown Las Vegas.  Country Concerts for the 31st Annual Downtown Hoedown begin at 4:30 PM and are free to the public.

www.nfrexperience.com has all the information.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond,  contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

The Worlds Best Professional Bull Riders are back in Las Vegas!

We're all about bringing the best Bronco Busting in the world back to Las Vegas this week.  The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Built Ford Tough World Finals are riding in Las Vegas through Sunday.

For the 24th consecutive year, the top 40 bull riders in the world will battle against the world’s best bulls for their share of the $2 million purse. PBR hosts the richest bull riding event in Western sports. Through the years, it has evolved into a mesmerizing and action-packed event, featuring an all-star cast of the world’s best bull riders and toughest bucking bulls.

This year’s event, hosted at T-Mobile Arena, will attract more than 71,000 fans to this Annual Event.  www.t-mobilearena.com is where you can buy tickets and get more information.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond,  contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

The Main Event is coming to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving Week!

College Basketball is coming to the T-Mobile Arena for Thanksgiving with the Main Event Tournament from MGM Resorts.

For the first time, the Main Event Basketball Tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eight of the nation's top college basketball programs will be in action during Thanksgiving week,

Nov. 20 and Nov. 22. Don't miss, Eastern Kentucky, Prairie View A&M, Georgia State, Eastern Washington, UNLV, Rice, Ole Miss and Utah for some college basketball madness

RESERVED EVENT PARKING AVAILABLE

Reserved event parking is available at New York-New York, Monte Carlo and the Aria Event Parking Garage for this event starting at $10. Additional service fees apply. The price increases the day of the event. For more information, including maps, directions and to purchase passes, please go to:

www.t-mobilearena.com

The 2017 SEMA Show is here!

Registration starts this week for one of the largest Conventions in the Automotive Industry.  SEMA 2017 kicks off on Tuesday the 31st and runs through Friday the 3rd.  The event is at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

The 2016 SEMA Show drew more than 70,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 3,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.  https://www.semashow.com/the-sema-show for more information.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond,  contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

Halloween in Vegas is "Frightfully Good"

Halloween Season is in full swing and that means annual traditions, trick or treating and lots of scary fun.  Here in Vegas, the Fright Dome at Circus Circus takes the main stage.  Fright Dome is a collection of Haunted Houses, Scare Zones, Live Shows, 4D Theaters, Premium Rides; and you can even get married at the Fright Zone.

Here's their official narrative:

Created from the mind of hauntrepreneur Jason Egan, Fright Dome at Circus Circus has been horrifying the masses since 2003. Egan’s many years in the industry and passion for all things terrifying culminate to make Fright Dome one of the top haunted attractions in the nation.

Named as one of the best haunted houses in the nation by USA TODAY’s “10Best for 2015” and recognized as one of the nation’s most extreme haunted attractions for 2014 by Travel Channel, Fright Dome is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2017.

Taking over The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Las Vegas the entire month of October, Fright Dome will feature 250,000 scare feet of fear, six new haunted houses, four all new scare zones, live shows and much more. Spread throughout five acres, this haunted theme park features dark, fog-filled attractions complete with ghoulish and gore-clad professional actors. Not appropriate for children under 12.

https://frightdome.com/tickets/ is where you can go for more information.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond,  contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

"Vegas has "The Stones" at The Palazzo"

From Las Vegas, Susan and I had a fun day out at the Palazzo as we toured a brand new exhibition open on the Strip!

From Brown Sugar to Wild Horses, the Rolling Stones are one of the most Iconic Bands in Rock N Roll history.  Mick Jagger and the Stones have been rocking since 1962 and this new exhibit is full of memorabilia, stories, album covers and more.

Here’s the official description from the Venetian - Palazzo:

Exhibitionism is an immersive exhibit that tells the story of the Rolling Stones. The exhibit features more than 500 items, including a vintage guitar gallery, rare instruments and lyric books, backstage and tour paraphernalia, album art, photography, stage designs, and personal diaries and letters.

Exhibitionism includes more than 190 original artworks by Andy Warhol, David Bailey, John Pasche, Walton Ford, Shepard Fairey, Michael Cooper, Christian Piper, Robert Frank and many more. The exhibit also includes sound mixing desks, interactive displays, a screening narrated by Martin Scorsese, and video experiences throughout.

The exhibit culminates in an immersive backstage recreation, leading into a spectacular 3d concert finale.

Tickets can be purchased at any Venetian or Palazzo box office or by calling (702) 414-9000 or (866) 641-7469.  Audio guides are available at the exhibit for an additional fee of $5.50.  For more information go to:  www.venetian.com/entertainment/rolling-stones-exhibitionism.html

We are Vegas Strong!

We all know about the events at Mandalay Bay at the Harvest Music Festival.  To say it's been hectic around Las Vegas would be an understatement. The Mass Shooting that took 58 innocent lives is both sensless and tragic.

Susan and I are both safe.  I had just returned from the Golden Knights hockey game at T-Mobile Arena, Susan from a Birthday celebration with friends.  We were both completely numb with the news.

The city has come together like never before, Strong, United and Proud.  The outpouring of support has been simply awesome.  United Blood Services had lines around the block from morning to night.  Their supplies are full and they have future appointments through the end of the month.

Over $10 Million Dollars has been raised for the victims and families.  You can donate by going to www.gofundme.comPlease search for the Las Vegas Victims Fund.  

Ceasars Entertainment has just announced they've raised $2 Million Dollars in support from their employees, family of Chefs; and Entertainers like Celine Dion and Ringo Star.

Many Casino and Hotel Operators have been offering free rooms for the families.  Boyd Gaming, Sigel Suites, Southpoint and Station Casinos were the first along with MGM.

Fundraising and Memorial Events are being held all around the city.  This tragic event will be fresh in our minds for some time to come.  There are still some 60 victims being treated at University Medical Center this week.  Please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and Beyond, please call or email at any time.  All inquiries are responded to within 24 hours.

Js Travel Consultants LLC is Celebrating our 4th Anniversary!

From Las Vegas, we’re celebrating and saying “Thank You” to everyone as we mark our 4th Anniversary in business!

Js Travel Consultants LLC is officially 4 years old; and we couldn’t do it without the support of all of you.  Susan and I would like to say “Thank You” once again for helping us hit another milestone.

Our Charter Clients are still with us.  A&D Promotions, Armando, see you again in LA during the first week of November.  Please continue calling on us at any time.  www.andpromos.org

Free Spirit Vacations and Events, Sue, you are always so awesome; and it’s our pleasure to be a Sponsor of such events like Spotlight on the Southwest.  The Spotlight Travel Network continues to grow with Spotlight on the Mid-Atlantic, Spotlight on the Southeast; and Spotlight on the Northwest.  Check out all the fun at www.spotlighttravelnetwork.com

Gray Line Las Vegas.  Daniel, Dana, Paul, Ed, what can I say.  Thank You for having me work alongside you each day.  We have grown together over these past years, looking forward to growing even more as we continue our success together.  www.graylinelasvegas.com for updates.

We also have a Star Pupil from our consulting efforts.  Great Southwest Moto Adventures is having a huge impact on the entire State of Nevada.  Curtis and Jeff have their Motorcycle Tours from North to South.  You can ride, rent, store and have all sorts of options with Great Southwest Moto Adventures.  www.gsmotoadventures.com is where you can see how cool this concept is.

Our newest client is one of the Best in the City of Las Vegas.  Best Vegas Attractions is an Association of all the Best Attractions in Las Vegas.  We’re currently helping BVA with their brochure distribution; and developing an Association Newsletter.  www.bestvegasattractions.com for more information.  

Thank You everyone for 4 Great Years!  Check us out at www.jstravelconsultants.com

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond, please contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

A World Championship Event for Overton, Nevada!

From Las Vegas, we’re heading down the highway to Overton, Nevada.  A World Championship Event in the sport of Wingsuit Flying will be taking place in November.

Wingsuit Flying is a version of extreme skydiving and is now in its 2nd Year as a Championship Sport.  Here’s the Official Release on this year’s Event:

The TOP Wingsuit flyers from around the globe will get together at Skydive Fyrosity℠, Overton, NV to compete in one of the most challenging skydiving competitions – The 2nd FAI World cup of Wingsuit Flying.

From November 1st – 9th, 2017, 50-70 athletes from over 10 countries and five continents will test their mental and physical strength against each other in two disciplines – Performance Flying and Acrobatic Flying.

For years, wingsuit flying has allowed humans to realize the age-old dream of personal human flight - Zipping through the air like Superman.  With the invention of the modern wingsuit, growth of pilot skills; and wingsuit technology in the last 2 decades, this dream is now a reality.

Today, we live in a spectacular and adventurous new era of aerial sports as we make Wingsuit flying history – this is a World level competition!

The 2nd FAI World Cup of Wingsuit flying will crown the best wingsuit pilot – the fastest, the toughest and the most accurate one will take the gold.

https://www.skydivefyrositylasvegas.com/wingsuitworldcup2017/ for more information.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond, please contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.

A New Owner and Future for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas!

What Las Vegans call Big Blue on the North End of the Las Vegas Strip may finally have a future.  The stalled Fontainebleau Hotel Project which was suspended in 2009, has just been sold.

Billionaire Carl Icahn acquired the property from Bankruptcy 7 years ago.  The property has sat idle ever since; and was 70% complete when the work was halted.  I can recall a lot of furniture and carpet from the Fontainebleau being sold; and we received quite a bit at Buffalo Bills in Primm.

Mr. Icahn paid $148 Million for the Fontainebleau; and the Sale to an Investment Group led by New York Developer, Steven Witkoff, is going through at $600 Million.  Needless to say, this is a significant investment in the Fontainebleau; and quite the profit for Mr. Icahn.  No plans have been announced thus far on the development of the Fontainebleau now that it’s been sold.

Why the Fontainebleau; and why now?  Las Vegas is a good bet.  Mr. Witkoff is quoted as saying, the Fontainebleau is in a prime spot on the North End of the Strip, close to the Convention Center (which is undergoing a $1.4 billion expansion and renovation) and it’s also in a prime location for all sorts of Las Vegas activities. 

Just my opinion; but with T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights, the Raiders; and the City setting Visitation Records for the past two years, Fontainebleau should be another great addition.

There’s also good news from Downtown Las Vegas!  The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino has reopened after an expansion project.  The Golden Gate which is 111 years old is famous for being one of the Rat Pack Hotels.  Frank, Sammy and Dean were regular customer’s downtown.  The expansion included nearly doubling the size of the casino floor, expanding the outdoor bar; and redesigning the property’s facade drawing inspiration from the Jazz Age.  There’s also a new Casino Project underway across the street.  The old Las Vegas Club is under renovation.

For all your Las Vegas inquiries and beyond, please contact jahiggins@jstravelconsultants.com or feel free to call (702) 539 – 7834.  All inquiries are welcome and responded to within 24 hours.