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

From: Michael Blood <mlblood_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:05:22 -0700
Message-ID: <C6F47512.801F%mlblood_at_cox.net>

I could be wrong,
        But I believe this one promoter leaving would not
Spell the end of the Tucson Show at all( AND he would
Likely end up returning.
        I believe this part of the show deals in fine gems,
Not minerals, fossils and certainly not meteorites. I don't
Believe ANY of the fossil, mineral or meteorite dealers
Would "follow" him - of course, if Marty Zinn is behind
This it could possibly involve many financial and business
Pressures on these dealers.....
        Regardless, I would not count on this spelling the end of the
Tucson Show and his threat may be just that - a threat.
Certainly Tucson needs to get their stinking act together!
I can't remember when all the exits were operating. That
Crap has gone on for years and is a giant pain in the ass!
In San Diego or LA such improvements would be completed
In a few weeks with ALL the construction taking place in the
Middle of the night under halogen lighting and allowing free
Traffic in the day. In Tucson, it is done in the day and, like
Penelope's weaving seams to be undone at night, as it staggers
The imagination that the freeway and exit work could take
YEARS!


On 10/8/09 2:16 PM, "Eric Wichman" <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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