About Las Vegas

The Most Exciting City in the U.S.

Las Vegas, known as the ”Entertainment Capital of the World" is one of the most exciting, and ideal places for business, living, and recreation. Having recently celebrated 100 years of strong prosperity, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States in terms of both population and job creation. As one of the most visited and international cities in the world, Las Vegas is a perfect place in which jewelry manufactures and artisans can conduct business and live.

Las Vegas Facts

• More than 40 million tourists visit Las Vegas each year from all corners of the globe, resulting in an economic impact of over $39 billion, which is anticipated to rise to $43 billion by 2009.
• Nearly half of the annual visitors to Las Vegas travel by air, ranking McCarran International Airport as the world’s 8th busiest airport.*
• 17 of the 20 largest hotels in the United States are located in Las Vegas, with over 25,000 new rooms to be built by 2010.
• Las Vegas is the largest convention market in the United States, hosting over 6 million attendees who generate $8.2 billion annually in non-gaming revenue.
• Las Vegas is one of the best cities for business with excellent regional, national, and international access, superior infrastructure, and significant tax benefits.

*Ranked by the Airports Council in Washington, D.C.