[meteorite-list] Tucson Gem/Mineral Show Relocating to Vegas?

[Adam Hupe]

Dear List Members,

Wow, I could not believe what I read  the Mohave Valley Daily News and the local papers today.

It states that the American Gem Trade Association is likely to accept an offer from Las Vegas to relocate the entire Gem and Mineral show here in Nevada after a run since 1955 in Tucson. The Chief executive, Doug Hucker told the Tucson City council, "if we do not see progress on a hotel and upgrading of the convention center, we will leave."    

Vendors have been complaining for years about the lack of infrastructure to support such a show in Tucson and state, it is time to move to a venue that can adequately host such an event such as Las Vegas which is at the top of the list.  It looks like Las Vegas will bend over backwards to get the estimated $100 million this show pumps into the local economy every year.  Las Vegas could easily accommodate this event since it is the number one tourist and convention destination in the world.

Best Regards,

Adam