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 am

Transfers to the Las Vegas Convention Center

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

Breakfast and 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 - 1:30 pmPampas

Lunch: Pampas

Networking and Activities

Ground Transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmCirca Las Vegas

Lunch and Site Visit: Circa Las Vegas

Ground Transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmPark MGM

Lunch and Site Visit: Park MGM

Ground transportation will be provided.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmRio Las Vegas

Lunch and Site Visit: Rio Las Vegas

Ground transportation will be provided.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmPlanet Hollywood

Site Visit: Planet Hollywood

Networking and Activities
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmFlyOver Las Vegas

Activity: FlyOver Las Vegas

Networking and Activities

Ground Transportation will be provided.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmAtomic Golf

Activity: Atomic Golf

Ground transportation will be provided.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmDig This Las Vegas

Activity: Dig This

Ground transportation will be provided.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmArea 15

Activity: Area 15

Ground transportation will be provided.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Mob Museum

Closing Evening Event at the Mob Museum

Networking and Activities

Buses to the Mob Museum will start loading at your conference hotel at 6 pm.