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

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Hi Adam, List,

That's not good... It may be good for Las Vegas, but for show 
vendors/exhibitors this will mean increased costs for spaces/displays. 
Vegas ain't cheap!

Tucson should do something to resolve this, if it truly is an issue of 
more accommodation and better facilities for the show.

For the show to be scattered across the city throughout hotels and large 
lots is part of the Tucson Show experience, and makes it unique and 
something I will never forget. I love the show the way it is, though it 
could use a little improvement on infrastructure and logistics it's all 
part of the Tucson Show...

Expand, build and accommodate! The show will always continue to expand 
so plan for it... Tucson is the heart of the mineral world for a reason, 
why the hell move it because a show promoter is inconvenienced? Let them 
leave if they want... This means more room for others who couldn't 
display in previous years. I know dealers and vendors who would kill for 
a new spot! The waiting list is long...

It would also no longer be the "Tucson Show!" and what a travesty that 
would be...

Regards,
Eric




Adam Hupe wrote:
> 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
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