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

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:26:17 -0400
Message-ID: <e51421550910081426w6a3db7e6h5b33fbac3ba41478_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Adam, Eric and List,

It's the same thing with sports facilities. If it doesn't have enough
luxury boxes and premium suites, then the team owners demand a new
facility or take the team to a new city that will offer one.

This is little different. I've never been to Tucson yet and I was
hoping to attend before it becomes the Vegas Show. I'm sure the
situation in Tucson is not perfect and there is room for improvement,
given the size and scope of the show. But, is Vegas really going to
be better, or is it going to be better for type of exhibitor - the
high end dealer who pays super top dollar for a booth inside the main
show facility and who generates more sales in a weekend than a dealer
outside in a parking lot tent might make during the entire show run.
This caters to the type of vendor whose customers stay in the
expensive hotel suites and not in their RV's or at the Motel 8. I'm
sure the organizers responsible for the move are seeing dollar signs
on this one. Not everyone is going to be happy because it represents
change. If I lived in Vegas, I'd be thrilled to have the big gem and
mineral show closer to home. Heck, I'd love to see the show come to
Tampa, so I could easily attend. If I lived in Tucson (or near
there), then I would be upset to see the show go.

Best regards,

MikeG


On 10/8/09, Meteorites USA <eric at meteoritesusa.com> wrote:
> 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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