Daniel Hayes

The Board of Directors covered several key agenda items, including the nomination and appointment of a new Board member representing the Nevada Resort Association, the election of a Board Treasurer, and the ratification of various committee appointments. Staff presentations highlighted the economic impact and marketing success of recent major events in Las Vegas, including the Super Bowl, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, alongside an update on summer marketing campaigns and convention center building operations. The Board authorized a sponsorship agreement for the Las Vegas World Masters Darts Championship, a license agreement for business center operations with FedEx Office and Print Services, an amendment to the online marketplace agreement with Amazon Business for operational supplies, and a parking lot agreement with Taxi Management LLC for the storage of a Las Vegas Monorail train during repair.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and the possible adoption of the final budget. Discussions focused on the financial allocations for marketing, advertising, sales, facility operations, transportation systems, sports and special events, and the Las Vegas Convention Center District capital fund.

The committee discussed the augmentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the adoption of Resolution 2026-03 to increase General Fund and Special Events appropriations. Additionally, the committee received a report on the internal audit program, which covered completed and ongoing audits. The committee also performed an annual review of its charter and evaluated its performance for the past year.

The Board of Directors discussed and considered several items, including multiple marketing and advertising agency partner agreements with R&R Partners, Grey Group, YKONE, and Frequency Pictures. The Board also reviewed research survey agreements, the approval of a grant for the 1 October Forever One Memorial, and monorail marketing and maintenance services. Additionally, the Board reviewed the fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget, quarterly budget and statistical reports, contract reports, and internal audit committee recommendations, as well as modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the SEIU.

The Board of Directors reviewed various marketing and operational reports, including a visitor profile study, updates on Las Vegas Convention Center improvement projects, and a marketing partnership initiative. Financial actions included the approval of an international tourism promotion services agreement for Canada, authorization of exhibition booth construction for IPW 2026, and approval of an event planning software agreement. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for HVAC chiller maintenance, delegated authority for design and engineering services, adopted a resolution for a refunding bond sale, and reappointed an external audit firm for the upcoming fiscal year.