U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow Set to Return to Las Vegas in 2020
June 16, 2013
With International Pow Wow breaking records in Las Vegas recently, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and U.S. Travel Association announced the event will head back to the city in 2020.
"We plan on breaking more IPW records in 2020 by bringing even more international delegates and media to Las Vegas than ever before," said Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins, chairman of the LVCVA Board of Directors.
He added, "As the Entertainment Capital of the World, the energy and excitement that can only be found in Las Vegas is a huge draw for the delegates of IPW as seen by the records we set this week."
The 2013 IPW marketplace, with more than 6,000 delegates from the U.S. and 70 other countries, 1,300 exhibitor booths, 1,300 international and domestic buyers and nearly 500 media broke records, according to U.S. Travel.
Las Vegas was well represented at IPW with 230 representatives from 90 Southern Nevada companies participating.
The event is expected to generate more than $3.5 billion in future travel to the U.S., with an estimated $350 million of that coming to Las Vegas during the next three years, according to U.S. Travel.
In addition, this year’s event is estimated to generate nearly $8 million in nongaming economic impact for Las Vegas.
"IPW is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Las Vegas to the world, and we delivered an event that set the benchmark higher than ever," said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, member of the LVCVA Board of Directors.
She added, "The collaborative efforts by all the partners involved were a key ingredient to our success."
As the host city for IPW, Las Vegas receives a lot of exposure with travel buyers from across the globe.
Currently, 17 percent of Las Vegas visitors are international, and during the next decade, the LVCVA’s goal is to increase the number to 30 percent.
International visitors stay longer and spend more money, generating approximately $7.6 billion for our local economy and supporting nearly 66,000 local jobs.
"Hosting IPW 2013 has been incredibly significant to MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas, as international visitation becomes more and more important to this destination," said Chuck Bowling, president and chief operating officer of Mandalay Bay.
He added, "We have booked business, made new relationships and strengthened existing ones. We are thrilled to know now we'll have this important group back in 2020 and will look forward to once again rolling out the red carpet."
IPW 2020 will be the fifth time Las Vegas has served as host city. It also hosted IPW in 1982, 1989, 2008 and 2013.
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Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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