About Las Vegas

Las Vegas continues to build upon its reputation as a vibrant showcase for the extraordinary. This city attracts more than 38.9 million visitors a year by offering the grandest hotels, the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest caliber award winning chefs, and of course the brightest lights.

Hotel Accommodations

ASHP has made arrangements to have large numbers of rooms available – at special rates – at eleven hotels for Midyear attendees and exhibitors, providing a wide selection for any budget! This years Midyear will be held in the Venetian Resort & Sands Expo Center conveniently located on the Las Vegas strip and close to all major hotels. Shuttle bus service will be provided from all official hotels to the Sands Expo Center starting on Sunday, December 2. Make your hotel reservations early to take advantage of the special rates available to registered ASHP meeting attendees and exhibitors only! The ASHP convention rates and rooms will be available until November 5, or until the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Click here to make your hotel reservations now.

Travel to the City

McCarran International Airport is the central airport serving the Las Vegas Area. It serves over 40 air carriers, offers over 1,100 flights arriving and departing daily, and offers direct flights to more than 125 U.S. cities. Flight status and contact information for individual air carriers can be found on the McCarran Airport's website.

McCarran is a short drive (just one mile) from the Las Vegas Strip. Taxicabs are available and airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers. Taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.20 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children. The most economical way to get to your hotel is an airport shuttle. The shuttles are located just outside the terminal in the same area as the taxis. Shuttle service to the Strip or downtown costs less than $10 and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check with your hotel to arrange the return trip to McCarran.

Dining

As talented chefs continue to flock to Vegas, the city reinforces its reputation as a world-class dining destination. Explore the culinary wonders of Las Vegas by enjoying exquisite dishes created by the likes of Bradley Ogden, Hubert Keller, Alain Ducasse, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck.

Shows and Events

You can’t come to Vegas without seeing a show. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy a concert by Celine Dion, Barry Manilow, or Tony Braxton. Be part of the audience of one of the four Cirque du Soleil performances currently in production. Catch a Broadway show such as “MAMMA MIA” or “Phantom –The Las Vegas Spectacular.” Whether your tastes are traditional or more contemporary, you'll find something that will amaze and delight you.

Nightlife

From traditional casino lounges and cocktail bars to the new wave of upscale “ultra lounges” there is something for everyone. Attendees can choose from a wide array of offerings including some of the most popular nightlife spots like Forty Deuce, Pure, Rain, Red Square, Studio 54, Tao, Tryst, and much more.

Shoppers Paradise

Drawing an influx of designers and upscale specialty boutiques, Las Vegas has become one of the premium world class shopping destinations in the country. Headliners such as Harry Winston, Manolo Blahnik, Juicy Couture, Jimmy Choo, and Dolce and Gabbana now populate the strip.

Las Vegas Marathon

This is the third year of the Las Vegas Marathon! It is scheduled to start at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2007 (times are subject to change). Attendees and exhibitors traveling to the Venetian Resort and Sands Expo Center on Sunday should allow for additional travel time due to street closures. If you plan to run in the marathon, the entry fee is $95 until online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on November 20th. - $105 race week. Entry for the Half Marathon is $85 until online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on November 25th. - $95 race week. For more information and/or to register visit http://www.lvmarathon.com/Home.262.0.html.

Fun Facts

When Paul Anka first played Vegas he was too young to be allowed in the casino.
Bugsy Siegel named his casino the Flamingo after the long legs of his showgirl girlfriend.
In Nevada it is mandatory that video slot machines pay a minimum of 75 percent on average.
Vegas Vic, the enormous neon cowboy that towers over Fremont Street, is the world's largest mechanical neon sign.
Howard Hughes stayed at the Desert Inn for so long that he was asked to leave. He bought the hotel.
Camels were used as pack animals in Nevada as late as 1870.
Over 38.9 million people visit Las Vegas each year.
Seventeen of the 20 biggest hotels in the U.S. are in Las Vegas.