[meteorite-list] Tucson 2010 Show Website and News

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:22:27 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <341421.8594.qm_at_web30702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Geoff wrote:

And FYI: The Tucson gem show is NOT moving to Las Vegas or anywhere else : )




I am definitely going to the show this year since it may be of the last. I would hate to see it leave but do not see the Tucson City council doing anything to make it stay.

NASCAR, the largest spectator sport in the world just moved its annual championship banquet to Las Vegas after spending 30 plus years in New York. They thought NASCAR would never change this venue and look what happened. Several large concerns have moved their shows to Las Vegas because they are making unbeatable deals and catering to clients needs more than ever before.

>From what I have heard, Tucson has not lifted a finger to prevent the largest promoter from leaving and taking several thousand vendors with him. Do not underestimate Las Vegas, they have a way of getting what they want and they are already in a position to take. They are very hungry right now and an additional $100,000,000 in annual revenues is pretty attractive. They could accommodate this show very easily, cater much better to vendor needs and much cheaper.

Here is the link to NASCAR discussing their move to Las Vegas:
http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/12615099/nascars-las-vegas-banquet-bet-pays-off


I hope the Tucson City Council members take note and makes the Gem and Mineral show a better experience.

Best Regards,

Adam
Received on Mon 14 Dec 2009 01:22:27 PM PST