WNiF Magazine - Autumn 2014 Edition | Page 35

n nt Take A Sportscation e e In LAS VEGAS n n line line can can ard ard ens ens ams ams to to heir heir lub club ude ude me ome an an bH bH 114 114 om om om By Toni Krasicki T o most of us, Las Vegas is synonymous with casinos, nightclubs, top class entertainment, and all-nighters that resemble scenes from The Hangover. But, believe it or not, Vegas offers far more than the glitzy party strip and the ubiquitous Elvis Wedding Chapels. WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - AUTUMN 2014 For starters, the city does a roaring trade in conventions, securing the top position as North America’s trade show destination. Holding some of the biggest events in the country, the local non-gaming economic impact is a whopping US$6.8 billion a year. Aussie travellers can’t get enough of the place, ranking as the second highest number of overseas visitors to enjoy the city. 35