Vegas, baby... - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T18:08:43Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/vegas-baby?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1262108&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think having a conference i…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-28:502551:Comment:12636332011-06-28T11:28:34.308Zpam claughtonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/pamclaughton
<p>I think having a conference in Vegas is a huge draw (or admittedly for some, a deterrent). I don't go to many conferences, but I can be swayed, depending on the location. I'm on my way to a conference today actually (non-recruiting related, this one is for a national writers group), and a key reason I'm attending this year is because it's in New York City, which is just a few hours away from Boston and there's loads to do there. I skipped last year, but went the year before that because it…</p>
<p>I think having a conference in Vegas is a huge draw (or admittedly for some, a deterrent). I don't go to many conferences, but I can be swayed, depending on the location. I'm on my way to a conference today actually (non-recruiting related, this one is for a national writers group), and a key reason I'm attending this year is because it's in New York City, which is just a few hours away from Boston and there's loads to do there. I skipped last year, but went the year before that because it was in San Francisco and I'd always wanted to visit that part of the country (and take a detour through Sonoma and Napa of course).</p>
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<p>I really wanted to go to Fordyce this year, and a big part of that was because it was in Vegas. I love Vegas, it has the feel of an Adult's Disney World. Even if you don't gamble (and I admit, I love playing a little black jack), there's still plenty of sightseeing and it's fun to play tourist there. It's also an inexpensive trip as rooms are very reasonable (because they want you spending money in the casinos) and there's loads of great food options. Last time I went there, I actually tagged along with a friend who was going to a business conference and we had a ball, and saw the amazing Siegfriend and Roy white tiger show (about a month or so before one of the tigers attacked and the show shut down).There's something for everyone in Vegas, which is why I think it's so appealing for conferences.</p> A conference in Vegas was com…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-28:502551:Comment:12632742011-06-28T07:14:01.501ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>A conference in Vegas was common back when travel budgets were big and serious partying was expected. That stigma is hard to overlook.</p>
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<p>I'm surprised in these austere times that many would feel comfortable going there much less justifying a serious party town to management for a working conference. </p>
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<p>Yes--no adult supervision is required for the adults in the group, but twitter notes are raving about "getting a picture with this celeb" and "couldn't get into…</p>
<p>A conference in Vegas was common back when travel budgets were big and serious partying was expected. That stigma is hard to overlook.</p>
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<p>I'm surprised in these austere times that many would feel comfortable going there much less justifying a serious party town to management for a working conference. </p>
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<p>Yes--no adult supervision is required for the adults in the group, but twitter notes are raving about "getting a picture with this celeb" and "couldn't get into that rave"...and not so much about the conference.</p>
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<p>While I'm sure the benefits are also there and most will enjoy and value the experience there--THERE is the problem.</p> Having spent years of my care…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-27:502551:Comment:12630992011-06-27T19:02:17.574ZSuzanne Levisonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SuzanneLevison
<p>Having spent years of my career in the entertainment, events (includes convention) production industry, PLUS recruiting In Vegas for Production Executives, It's actually a great buy in terms of dollars for a large group. Room/F&B/ much lower prices. Plus, convention facilities (including hotels) are awesome.</p>
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<p>Nothing (IMO) is better than face to face. Vegas is a great gathering place to connect~</p>
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<p>Having spent years of my career in the entertainment, events (includes convention) production industry, PLUS recruiting In Vegas for Production Executives, It's actually a great buy in terms of dollars for a large group. Room/F&B/ much lower prices. Plus, convention facilities (including hotels) are awesome.</p>
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<p>Nothing (IMO) is better than face to face. Vegas is a great gathering place to connect~</p>
<p> </p> Yes conferences do hold some…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-27:502551:Comment:12621082011-06-27T15:30:09.411ZKathleen Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KathleenSmith
<p>Yes conferences do hold some value for networking, and the absolute face to face. Some challenges come from folks who network to really get to know folks and others who just go for business connections. This is so sad in an industry that is all about connecting people to people that we can't just have a conversation with someone because we want to talk to them rather than the "what is in it for me" mentality.</p>
<p>I am glad we still do conferences in this world of everything being online…</p>
<p>Yes conferences do hold some value for networking, and the absolute face to face. Some challenges come from folks who network to really get to know folks and others who just go for business connections. This is so sad in an industry that is all about connecting people to people that we can't just have a conversation with someone because we want to talk to them rather than the "what is in it for me" mentality.</p>
<p>I am glad we still do conferences in this world of everything being online and I agree that the locations do leave something to be desired. Large conference facilities are difficult to build, fund and maintain and the hospitality industry leaves a lot to be desired in the way of generating revenue.</p>
<p>Enjoy Las Vegas Rayanne and say hi to all for me!</p> I wish some of the conference…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-27:502551:Comment:12613422011-06-27T13:40:36.070ZJerry Albrighthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/JerryAlbright
<p>I wish some of the conference organizers would recognize that not everyone wants to attend a conference in Sin City.</p>
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<p>I'm a family man. I don't find anything "business-y" at all about Vegas. </p>
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<p>I guess it's just an excuse for HR execs to go to Vegas in my opinion. "Sorry honey - I've got to go to Las Vegas for a conference. I'll be back in a few days........." isn't quite what I'm all about.</p>
<p>I wish some of the conference organizers would recognize that not everyone wants to attend a conference in Sin City.</p>
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<p>I'm a family man. I don't find anything "business-y" at all about Vegas. </p>
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<p>I guess it's just an excuse for HR execs to go to Vegas in my opinion. "Sorry honey - I've got to go to Las Vegas for a conference. I'll be back in a few days........." isn't quite what I'm all about.</p>