LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

SERVICES

Since 1999, Gate 7 has represented Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Additional project work is conducted in parts of Asia, particularly Singapore and Hong Kong.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

> Travel Agent Training
> Website creation and maintenance
> Processing of enquiries
> Management of cooperative marketing budgets and activities
>Database management
> Direct Mail
> Media releases
> Media, trade and MICE familirisation trips
> Special events in market
> Roadshows
> Negotiation with wholesalers for additional brochure exposure
> Management of incentive programs
> Crisis management

MAJOR ACHIEVMENTS

> Flight Centre Global Ball held in Las Vegas in 2003, 2006 and 2010.  
> Winner of 2010, 2007, 2005, 2004 and 2003, Finalist 2006, 2008, 2009 National Tourism Industry Awards for Excellence in the category of 'Best Tourism Office - International'
> Induction into the National Tourism Industry Awards Hall of Fame, awarded to companies who win their categories three years in a row.
> Over 1500 current travel agent graduates in Las Vegas Know-It-All Travel Agent Training program
> Increase in market share as Las Vegas has moved from fifth to third most popular US city during Gate 7 tenure
> Increase in length of stay by half a day to 3.5 days
> Increase in range and quantity of brochure exposure
> Tripling on positive media exposure