Spotlight Nevada

April 13 - 16, 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada


Schedule of Events

Subject to change. Please note that personal guests are not allowed at any of the Spotlight Nevada functions.

8:00 am - 12:30 pmLas Vegas Convention Center – North Foyer

Registration and Information Desk Open

Registration Desk
8:00 am - 8:30 amLas Vegas, NV

Transfers to the Las Vegas Convention Center

Transportation
8:30 am - 9:30 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257

Breakfast and Opening General Session

Networking and Activities
9:40 am - 10:36 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N259 / N261

Appointments

Appointments
9:40 am - 10:36 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257

Spotlight Sessions

Spotlight Session #1: Travel Advisor Training and Resources
In this session, you will learn about the many resources available for training, selling, and earning rewards and commissions. 

SPEAKERS:

  • Kelly Messina, Sr Director of Leisure Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
  • Art Jimenez, Executive Director of Tourism Sales,  Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
  • Robert Graff, US Markets Manager & Industry, Travel Nevada

Spotlight Session #2:  The Greatest Arena on Earth
This session will explore the dynamic relationship between sports and entertainment tourism, examining how the cities unique offerings attract a diverse range of visitors. From high-profile sporting events like the Formula 1 Gran Prix and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders games to NASCAR’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway races, thrilling UFC bouts and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, the seminar will highlight the role of sports and entertainments in shaping the tourism landscape.

SPEAKER:

  • Lisa Motley, VP of Sports Marketing and Special Events, LVCVA

Spotlight Session #3: The Power of Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for travel advisors looking to connect with potential clients, build brand awareness, and grow their businesses. This seminar will dive deep into the importance of social media marketing for travel advisors and explore how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn can be leveraged to drive engagement, boost bookings, and enhance client relationships.

SPEAKERS:

  • LVCVA Social Media Team
10:36 am - 10:51 am

Break

Networking and Activities
10:51 am - 11:47 am

Appointments

Appointments
10:51 am - 11:47 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257

Spotlight Sessions

Spotlight Session #1: Travel Advisor Training and Resources
In this session, you will learn about the many resources available for training, selling, and earning rewards and commissions. 

SPEAKERS:

  • Kelly Messina, Sr Director of Leisure Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
  • Art Jimenez, Executive Director of Tourism Sales,  Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
  • Robert Graff, US Markets Manager & Industry, Travel Nevada

Spotlight Session #2:  The Greatest Arena on Earth
This session will explore the dynamic relationship between sports and entertainment tourism, examining how the cities unique offerings attract a diverse range of visitors. From high-profile sporting events like the Formula 1 Gran Prix and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders games to NASCAR’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway races, thrilling UFC bouts and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, the seminar will highlight the role of sports and entertainments in shaping the tourism landscape.

SPEAKER:

  • Lisa Motley, VP of Sports Marketing and Special Events, LVCVA

Spotlight Session #3: The Power of Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for travel advisors looking to connect with potential clients, build brand awareness, and grow their businesses. This seminar will dive deep into the importance of social media marketing for travel advisors and explore how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn can be leveraged to drive engagement, boost bookings, and enhance client relationships.

SPEAKERS:

  • LVCVA Social Media Team
12:30 pm - 2:30 pmDurango Resort

Lunch and Site Visit: Durango Resort

Networking and Activities

Ground transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmWynn Resort

Lunch and Site Visit: Wynn Resort

Ground Transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmCaesar's Palace

Lunch and Site Visit: Caesar's Palace

Ground transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmVirgin Hotels Las Vegas

Lunch and Site Visit: Virgin Hotels

Ground transportation will be provided.

2:30 pm - 4:30 pmLas Vegas

Activity: Photo Tour

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeow Wolf / Omega Mart

Activity: Meow Wolf / Omega Mart

Networking and Activities

Ground transportation will be provided.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmIlluminarium / Area 15

Activity: Illuminarium and Area 15

Ground transportation will be provided.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMachine Guns Las Vegas

Activity: Machine Guns Las Vegas

Ground transportation will be provided.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmFlight Club

Activity and Dinner: Flight Club

Networking and Activities
6:00 pm - 8:30 pmLas Vegas

Dinner: Lip Smacking Foodie Tour

6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMarriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show

Dinner & Show: Marriage Can Be Murder

Ground transportation will be provided.

6:00 pm - 8:30 pmTopgolf

Dinner: Topgolf

Ground transportation will be provided.

8:00 pm - 9:45 pmAbsinthe / BMG

Show: Absinthe / BMG

Networking and Activities

Ground Transportation will be provided.

9:15 pm - 11:00 pm

Show: Mystere

Ground Transportation will be provided.

9:15 pm - 11:00 pm

Show: Ka

Ground transportation will be provided.