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AARP National Event in Las Vegas
AARP to Take Over Las Vegas for
“Vegas@50 +” National Event & Expo – October 22-24, 2009
Al
Roker, Maya Angelou, Norman Lear, Jane Seymour, Penny
Marshall, Steve Guttenberg, James Brown and Martina
Navratilova Among Those Headlining
**Event
estimated to generate more than $39.3 million in non-gaming
revenue for Las Vegas**
WASHINGTON (August 18, 2009) – AARP , the world's largest member organization for people 50+ with 40 million members, yesterday announced it will bring its annual National Event & Expo to the city of Las Vegas on October 22-24, 2009. Aptly named “Vegas@50+,” this three-day event for AARP members, their friends and families will have something for everyone with exhibits, experts and entertainment at the Sands Expo Center.
“Vegas@50+ showcases the
best of how people are redefining life after 50 and is a great way
for us to get close to our members, thousands of people at a
time,” said A. Barry Rand, CEO of AARP. “Not only is
this event a chance to get together, attend great concerts, and
learn new things, but attendees will also benefit from exhibitors
showcasing various products and services, see and hear from dozens
of celebrities and visit a great city.”
Catering to 50+
America, with more than
25,000
people expected to attend, the event connects people from
across the country, helping them learn something new, and have
fun.
In addition to three top-notch concerts featuring
The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The
Tito Puente, Jr. Orchestra,
and
Kool & The Gang,
among others, attendees will also experience an interactive
exhibit floor; lifestyle, education and feature sessions; and health
and fitness classes. Speakers include
Maya Angelou
;television icons
Norman Lear
,
Garry Marshall
,
Penny Marshall
,
John Amos
,and
George Takei
;
TODAY Show
host
Al Roker
;CNN personality
Soledad O’Brien
;AARP Ambassadors
James Brown
,
Martina Navratilova
,
Peter Greenberg
,
Gail Sheehy
,and
Jonathan Pond
;Irish tenor/paralympian/Renaissance man
Ronan Tynan
; fashion designer
Carmen Marc Valvo
; entrepreneur/philanthropist/Chief Shoe Giver for TOMS Shoes
Blake Mycoskie
; and the founding mother of breast cancer advocacy
Dr. Susan Love
; among others.
“People age 50+ want to
enhance their daily lives and Vegas@50+ is one way AARP
contributes to this need,” said Jennie Chin Hansen,
President of AARP. “Our members want to stay in good health,
secure their finances, connect with others, give back to the
community, and enjoy themselves. At this event, AARP gives
its members a taste of all of this in one place.”
Vegas@50+ will feature an exhibit
hall covering more than
360,000 square feet
with
over 300 vendors
offering valuable information and various products and
services for sale, all targeting the 50+ demographic.
AARP is pleased to welcome back
UnitedHealth Group
and
Walgreens
as Platinum sponsors for the 2009 Vegas@50+ event.
Additional sponsors include
Chase
Card Services
,
Crestor
,
Genworth Financial
,
New York Life
Insurance Co.
, and
The Hartford
who
is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with AARP.
Exhibits will feature new and
future technologies, appliances, travel and leisure destinations,
and other products and services.
Additionally, a ttendees have the option to sign up for eleven distinct local tours that will give them the real flavor of the history, charm, and energy of the greater Las Vegas area. For the first time, Vegas@50+ will also offer a premium experience for event attendees. These three “Day of Play” options are available for attendees who arrive to Las Vegas early on October 21st and consist of a golf outing at Angel Park Golf Club; a day at the Canyon Ranch Spa; or a day at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, each for an additional cost of $200.
Admission to Vegas@50+ for AARP
members is $25, for non-members, $35. The entry fee includes
access to the Exhibit Floor, the Exhibit Floor Performance Stage,
Opening and Closing Shows, and Educational Sessions for all three
days at one great price. Tickets for the dance party and concerts
are an additional fee and start at $25.
Additional information on
Vegas@50+ can be found online at www.aarp.org/events.
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