Speaking ahead of next month’s ATEC Symposium event to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre (6-7 June), Partner at industry consultancy Sandwalk Partners, Simon Spellicy says this change of attitude is important to the future success of cultural institutions.

“In recent years, cultural institutions have needed to move from being reliant on government funding and recognise a more commercial model can be the answer.  This is a challenge for some who see a commercial imperative as being at odds with their primary artistic or cultural purpose” Mr Spellicy said.

“They are being driven to reconcile their artistic vision with the new commercial reality and this should be seen as a real positive.”

Mr Spellicy, formerly the General Manager of Tourism at Sydney Opera House, and his Partners at Sandwalk, helped spearhead the new focus on tourism and commercially viable operations for the Australian icon.

“The Opera House, like many cultural institutions, overcame resistance to a commercial model when the realities of diminishing government funding forced a significant shift in thinking.

“This meant we were able to find a way to engage tourism, F&B and retail as significant revenue drivers and make the experience consistent with the core artistic values of the institution.

“Cultural institutions that depend on big selling, high profile events such as exhibitions or major festivals, have to contend with a feast or famine business cycle. There is a real opportunity to build greater connection with the tourism industry in order to maintain the level of consistent visitation that can help them break out of this cycle.”

Mr Spellicy says Industry research clearly shows cultural tourists spend more, stay longer and research their destination before travelling.

“Branding and promoting our cultural assets by building the desire in visitors to see and experience them, is an effective way to increase visitation across the board.

“Visitors are attracted to places that are lively with a strong cultural life because they know they can turn up at any time and have a worthwhile cultural and tourism experience-   of course all of this adds strength to a destination’s brand.

“Australia has the cultural assets, we just need to package them and promote them to make them more accessible.

“This is a real opportunity for the tourism industry to reach out to their local cultural institutions and find ways to bundle experiences with tourism product to help make both sectors strong and sustainable.”
ATEC Symposium will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 4-7 June.

This completely new event will be focused solely on the African Business Aviation sector and will run in conjunction with the Marrakech Airshow 23 – 26 April 2014.  The formal agreement was signed at EBACE, by Tarek Ragheb and Frédéric Le Hénaff Exhibition Director of the Marrakech Airshow. Under the terms of the agreement, both organizations will work together to offer the African Business Aviation community a truly integrated event representing the complete spectrum of the continent’s current, and potential, Business Aviation activity.

The show, which will be located at Marrakech’s FRA Airport, will cover 50,000 square meters and will feature chalets for those wishing to host corporate hospitality and booths for exhibitors to display their products. With an extensive apron space there will also be an expansive static display which situated adjacent to the runway will enable fixed wing and rotary exhibitors to have easy take off and landing capability for demonstration flights for potential customers. As an international airport and also a military base, exhibitors as well as visitors will benefit from the distinct advantages of a high level of security, straightforward logistical operations and excellent access control to the AfBAA Expo area.

The show has been initiated in response to demand from AfBAA members and the African Business Aviation market in general which does not currently have a dedicated Business Aviation exhibition or conference. It is anticipated that the newly created AfBAA Expo will provide a lively sales and transaction show room for OEMs that are increasingly optimistic about aircraft sales across the African continent. It will also offer a forum for all African Business Aviation stakeholders to exchange views, share knowledge and experience. Marrakech was selected as the venue owing to its ease of access from Africa, Europe and the Middle East which will support visitor numbers.

This will be the first time that Marrakech Airshow will have an integrated Business Aviation component and reflects the growing importance of the sector to the African continent.  Previously the event has focused more on the African civil and military aircraft sectors but in parallel with AfBAA’s philosophy, the organisers recognise the significant contribution the executive jet sector makes to the economic development of the African continent.

“AfBAA is extremely active on behalf of our members and African Business Aviation in general and the launch of this event will be an historic moment for Business Aviation in Africa,” commented Ragheb. “The Association’s commitment to launch a dedicated show demonstrates AfBAA’s pledge to bring together African aviation companies from a wide variety of sectors. It is an exciting proposition for AfBAA to be collaborating with a prestigious Airshow like Marrakech and we know it will be a great success,” he continued.

The concept was initially suggested in March when AfBAA held its first general meeting of the year in Rabat. “The fact that our Executive Team led by Rady Fahmy was able to transform the idea into an agreement in less than three months shows excellent execution and strong leadership from our Board. This underlines AfBAA’s capabilities to efficiently and professionally support new ideas on behalf of its members” commented Ragheb

Frédéric Le Hénaff, Exhibition Director of Marrakech Airshow adds, “Whilst the commercial side of aviation has been struggling on the African continent the business aircraft market in Africa is expanding rapidly. We see African Business Aviation attracting investors and interest from across the globe which is why we’re delighted to work with AfBAA and to host AfBAA Expo in 2014. Business Aviation has not been our main focus for the first three editions and it will certainly add extra value for our regular visitors.”

NB – AfBAA will be exhibiting at EBACE booth number 2135 where it will also be co-hosting Founding Members Bestfly, Dalia Air, Evergreen Apple Nigeria, Z-Aviation Services (ZAS)

“We are delighted to welcome JETNET to our growing family,” said Rady Fahmy, Executive Director, AfBAA.  JETNET joins a strong line up of members and brings valuable intelligence and data to our expanding Association.”

“JETNET salutes the mission and vision of AfBAA and we are committed to play a role in realizing its success,” said Karim Derbala, Exclusive Agent, EMEA.   “We are confident that JETNET’s specialized research in the worldwide business aviation industry will provide the Association with a head start in regard to pertinent market intelligence in this fast emerging continent”

He reports that JENET has seen a 35% growth in the total fleet of aircraft based, operated and owned in the African continent these past five years.  With a total 1,425  business aircraft based in Africa effective May 2013 the top 10 leading countries by number operated are: South Africa; Kenya; Nigeria; Angola; Tanzania; Egypt; Morocco; Botswana; Algeria and Zambia. Underlining this, numerous African based companies now feature in the top 10 worldwide civilian fleet operators of various wholly owned makes and models of business jets and turboprops, according to JETNET’s statistical analysis reports (STAR).

“While the aviation market research in some of these emerging countries has proven to be challenging owing to the lack of basic infrastructure as well as the absence of an established regulatory environment, JETNET has been continuously striving to monitor and reflect this dynamic market and industry changes as they happen through its 25 years of experience in business aviation market research,” said Derbala.  “We will continue to do so, through our mandate as the latest founding member within the African Business Aviation Association.”

The decision to invite JETNET to become a Founding Member was a strategic one on behalf of the Association as the data expert’s membership will add considerable value to future planned research projects. “The need for sourcing professional research and reliable data from Africa sits at the core of AfBAA’s goals. JETNET’s credibility in researching and handling data within the business aviation sector is second to none,” said Fahmy about the latest member. It is anticipated that JETNET will steer the committee that will be responsible for overseeing the extensive research project agreed at this year’s general meeting in Rabat. The research will aim to establish the key areas of African Business Aviation that require major improvement and will make suggestions on how to best advocate for these changes.

Just like other inaugural members JETNET will retain membership until 2015.  It will also adhere to the guiding principles, which focus on advocacy, safety, security, integrity, service and training. Launch Members will also have a strong voice within the association and will be responsible for contributing to the future of the Association’s activity.

The partnership heralds the first hotel collaboration between leading hospitality industry innovators, Sam Nazarian, Founder, Chairman and CEO of sbe, and restaurateurs/developers Larry Levy and Bob Heyat.

Located on Collins Ave. and 18^th, The Redbury South Beach represents the encore to the award-winning Redbury Hotel at Hollywood and Vine, which has earned rave reviews from press and guests alike for its distinctive design and experience. Since its debut in 2010, The Redbury Hollywood has earned numerous accolades, including “Top 10 Hippest LA Hotels” by USA Today, Travel + Leisure’s “2011 Best New Hotels” list and US News and World Report’s “2013 Best Hotel’s in Los Angeles” list to name just a few.

Formerly the Fairfax Hotel, re-development on The Redbury South Beach will be completed by early fall of 2013, with a design inspired by its Hollywood roots, yet adapted to capture the art deco aesthetic of South Beach. Once complete, The Redbury South Beach will feature 69 rooms and suites. sbe Hotel Group will operate the hotel while Levy Restaurants will oversee food and beverage for the lobby level restaurant, Lorenzo. There will also be a 12,000-square-foot rooftop pool and event space with food and beverage service. Situated across the street from sbe’s SLS Hotel and The Raleigh, The Redbury’s guests of will have exclusive access to both properties’ amenities, including beach and pool access and access to the spa and Privé Salon.

“Larry and I share a love for South Beach and we believe The Redbury brand closely connects with the energy and culture of the area,” said Nazarian. “Advancing sbe’s relationship with one of my mentors, Larry, along with his Levy Restaurants, is an incredible opportunity that will position The Redbury for sustained success. Leveraging our shared expertise across real estate development, top-notch hospitality service and overall brand experience will enable us to create a product that resonates powerfully with both the local and global South Beach communities.”

“Sam and sbe have developed a truly innovative approach to creating hospitality experiences that appeal to today’s global clientele,” added Levy. “Together, we’ve brought some incredible projects to life in the past and there is no doubt in my mind that The Redbury South Beach will be the next hottest spot to open in Miami this year.”

Lorenzo, helmed by cookbook author and James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano, will be a casual elegant Italian restaurant offering Chef’s signature authentic cuisine. The restaurant will offer hand-made pastas, pizzettas from the Italian-imported wood-burning oven, entrees off the grill, house-made gelato, Italian caffè and more. Lorenzo will pair the food with Italian wines, champagne and sparkling wines and has also tapped celebrity mixologist Michael Jack Pazdon from Napa Valley’s Goose & Gander to drive the cocktail program. This will be Chef Mantuano’s first restaurant in Miami, adding to his four restaurants in Chicago: the four-star Spiaggia, which is nominated for “Outstanding Restaurant” in the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards; Cafe Spiaggia, the casual sibling to Spiaggia; Bar Toma, a neighborhood bar and pizzeria; and Terzo Piano, a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Levy Restaurants is a James Beard and Ivy Award-winning company that transformed dining at major sporting and entertainment venues across the country. Levy was recently named one of the top 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine. The company’s diverse portfolio includes numerous restaurants, sports and entertainment venues across the U.S. In Miami, Lorenzo will be the company’s latest addition after AmericanAirlines Arena and Marlins Park.

“sbe is deeply committed to Miami and to the historic art deco architecture of South Beach,” added Arash Azarbarzin, President sbe Hotel Group. “We’re applying the same thoughtful and collaborative approach to adaptive reuse we employed at SLS South Beach to Redbury, and are creating a property the entire community can be proud of and make their own. Ultimately, the goal is to once again make the block between 17^th and 18^th South Beach’s center of energy and with SLS and now Redbury we’re doing just that.”

The launch of The Redbury South Beach underscores sbe’s recent growth in the Miami area over the past 18 months. In addition to The Redbury, sbe has recently opened the highly successful SLS Hotel South Beach, Hyde Lounge AmericanAirlines Arena, acquired the iconic Raleigh Hotel and opened the first East Coast outpost of Umami Burger. In addition to Lorenzo, guests of The Redbury will have access to sbe’s award-winning food and beverage offerings including The Bazaar by José Andrés, Katsuya by Starck, Hyde Beach and Restaurant Michael Schwartz at The Raleigh. Additionally, sbe recently announced plans for SLS Hotel & Residences Brickell set to open in 2016.

To learn more about sbe, please visit sbe.com or download the sbe App here. To friend sbe on Facebook click here and to follow us on the Twitter click here.

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As well as rising to 25^th place on the international list, the four season lake and alpine resort was also named best destination in New Zealand and second best in the South Pacific.

The Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards honour top travel spots worldwide based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers.  Award winners were determined based on the popularity of destinations, taking into account travellers’ favourites and most highly rated places.

Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd was delighted with award and said it was a fantastic international achievement for the resort.

“We’re aware of the power of Trip Advisor in influencing the travelling community, so the news that Queenstown has been ranked by millions of travellers worldwide alongside cities like Paris, New York and London is a testament to the quality of our operators and the exceptional travel experience they deliver.”

The cosmopolitan resort town, famous for its spectacular scenery and huge range of world-class experiences, has previously earned international accolades from other travel authorities such as Lonely Planet, Condé Naste and National Geographic.

For more information about Queenstown please visit www.queenstownNZ.co.nz.

 TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards. 

The fifth annual awards recognises 412 outstanding destinations in 38 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, the South Pacific, and the United States.

The Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards honour top travel spots worldwide based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers.  Award winners were determined based on the popularity of destinations, taking into account travellers’ favourites and most highly rated places.

Sydney shone in this year’s awards, coming in as the tenth best destination in the world – up four places from 2012. The city also maintained its top position from last year as travellers’ favourite destination in both the South Pacific and Australia. Melbourne retained its place as second best in Australia, followed by Cairns. In the state stakes, Queensland had four destinations in Australia’s top ten (Cairns, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Port Douglas) and New South Wales had two destinations with Sydney and Byron Bay. Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania had one destination each (Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart respectively).

Drawing adult learners and listeners from both coasts, the top-rated event hosts brilliant jazz artists on stages and in classrooms, where they encourage amateur and semi-pro students to get “out of the basement and onto the bandstand.” Some students will begin or resume professional music careers; others will keep music as an avocation.

Trumpeter John D’earth returns to Maryland Summer Jazz in July.

Headlining this year’s festival are jazz artists from Brazil, the United States and Canada,  recognized as both artists and educators. Among them are guitarist Steve Rochinski , trumpeter John D’earth and bassist Leonardo Lucini .

Boston-based guitarist Steve Rochinski is a prolific author and busy composer, arranger and educator. The Washington, D.C.native has toured widely working with the likes of Tal Farlow , Tim Hagans and Joe Lovano . In 1984 he left the road to teach atBerklee College of Music and has since written numerous books for jazz study. His books and recordings (on Germany’s Jardis Records) are sold internationally, and students come from all over the world to study with him.

Protean trumpeter John D’earth is widely known as a performer, composer/arranger, and recording artist. He has played with jazz greats Miles Davis , Lionel Hampton and Pat Metheny , pop artists Dave Matthews and Bruce Hornsby , and chamber groups Kronos String Quartet and The Kandinsky Trio.

Virtuoso Brazilian bassist Leonardo Lucini will teach and perform at Maryland Summer Jazz in North Bethesda this year

He directs jazz performance at the University of Virginia.

Virtuoso Brazilian born bassist Leonardo Lucini is a prominent musician and teacher in Washington, DC. He has toured internationally with Nestor Torres , Arturo O’Farrill, Alex Acuna , Federico Pena and Gregoire Maret . In Brazil, he performed with leading groups and artists No Em Pingo D’Agua, saxophonist Paulo Moura and the Orquestra de Musica Brasileira. In the States, he performs with the band Origem and is an artist in residence at Montgomery College.

Artistic Director Jeff Antoniuk is an acclaimed saxophonist and composer from Western Canada. He began cross-continental touring even before earning a master’s degree in jazz performance and West African ethnomusicology from the University of North Texas. A recipient of grants from the Canada Council and National Endowment for the Arts, he is an influential figure in the Washington, DC jazz scene.

Jazz Camp

The heart of Maryland Summer Jazz is a three-day jazz camp July 24-26. Uniquely created for adults, it helps gifted amateurs and semi-pros get their chops up. Each day includes intensive instruction for students from 16 to retirement age. Instructors represent seven different university jazz programs. Attendees hear them in concert, then play with them in small combos grouped by ability level.

Jazz camp provides a continuing education opportunity for music teachers and gives high school and college students a place to sharpen their skills during summer vacation. Scholarships and internships encourage young talent. Older players get the chance to bring their skill and technique to the level of working musicians. Networking opportunities have led to the creation of many popular jazz bands.

Attendees have an option to take a pre-camp clinic on “The Music of Maryland Summer Jazz ” on Saturday, July 13. Participants will get a head start on the camp repertoire of beginner through advanced tunes.

Concert Highlights

The kick-off concert for Maryland Summer Jazz will be held at the new Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper on Tuesday, July 23 at7:30 p.m. Guitar star Steve Rochinski will join Jeff Antoniuk & the acclaimed Jazz Update band. Another major concert occurs onJuly 26 at the conclusion of jazz camp, held on the campus, at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Maryland. A student concert is held at 7:00 p.m. An All Star Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Ticket holders may attend one or both concerts on the final evening.

Stellar Guest Artists

Eight jazz stars will teach and perform this season. In addition to those mentioned, they include bassist Amy Shook , pianistWade Beach , trombonist Jim McFalls and drummer Harold F. Summey, Jr.

Jazz camp registration continues through June 30. Military and family discounts are available. For camp information and concert tickets see www.marylandsummerjazz.com

A festival of workshops, jams & concerts

217 A Bowie Avenue * Annapolis, Maryland 21401 * 410-295-6691
www.marylandsummerjazz.com

Cruises provide excellent vantage points on major city landmarks and knowledgeable tour guides are a wealth of information about everything travelers see along the route. Smart Destinations customers can now enjoy expanded sailing hours at their convenience on the most popular cruises in New York.

Available through the New York Explorer Pass or the Go Select New York Pass, these five cruises are the best ways to explore New York by water. Each cruise is a different experience, and some even offer additional benefits to Smart Destinations customers like the chance to pre-board and skip the line. Expanded summer hours mean more frequent sailings and additional weekend hours, making it easier for visitors to take a cruise that fits their schedule.

One of the best cruises in New York is the Circle Line Cruise. This two-hour cruise is an efficient way to take in the Manhattan skyline and other major New York City attractions. For a boat tour that takes less time but is equally as informative, the Statue of Liberty Water Taxi is a narrated tour of the New York Harbor that takes visitors past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and other major sites. As an added bonus, Smart Destinations customers with the New York Explorer Pass or the Go Select New York Pass get priority boarding on both cruises.

New York is impressive by day, but the skyline is at its most magnificent at night. The NYC Twilight Cruise by City Sightseeing Cruises provides the chance to see the Manhattan skyline come to life with thousands of sparkling lights once the sun has set. Highlights on this tour include the Empire State Building, the United Nations Headquarters, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more.

For customers looking for a unique sailing experience, Manhattan by Sail with Clipper City Tall Ships is a special chance to explore the New York Harbor aboard one of the world’s largest operational sailboats. This ship has been known as “New York’s largest and most elegant sailing vessel.”

Last but not least, the Hop-On/Hop-Off New York Water Taxi is a convenient and eco-friendly way to combine sightseeing and commuting. Avoid busy city traffic and navigate the city by water instead. Up to twelve different location stops allow you to explore the city at your pace and see the best New York City attractions by water.

With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the country, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Las Vegas has something for music lovers of all genres.

Returning to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, June 21-23, is Insomniac’s 17^th Annual EDC. The iconic festival fills the 1,500-acre speedway with innovative musical acts, artists and theatrical performers and features more than 500 dance music creators from around the world, including Avicii, Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, Benny Benassi, Calvin Harris, Dada Life, Krewella, La Roux, Tiesto and many more.

The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas captivates guests with its multi-level rooftop location. The refreshing poolside venue offers an unobstructed view of the brightly lit Las Vegas Strip. This summer, the “Set Your Life to Music” concert series continues through Aug. and will take over the stage with live performances from Matt & Kim on May 30, The Offspring on June 8, Weezer on July 27 and many more.

Only at Mandalay Bay Beach Club at Mandalay Bay can concert-goers submerge their feet in the sand, wade in the surf or lounge on blankets in paradise. The Beach Concert Series at Mandalay Beach Club welcomes the recording industry’s biggest names this summer such as Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion on May 25, Smash Mouth and Vertical Horizon on July 6, Sublime on Aug. 17 and more. Also heating up the 12,000-seatMandalay Bay Events Center are massive headliners such as Ke$ha and Pitbull on June 15, One Direction on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, Brad Paisley on Aug. 31. The legendary House of Blues Music Hall, also at Mandalay Bay,will welcome renowned entertainers with upcoming summer performances from Fall Out Boy on June 15 and Say Anything on July 9, to name a few.

The reinvention of Downtown Las Vegas has made Fremont Street Experience one of the best places for entertainment off the Strip. With multiple outdoor stages and the planet’s largest big screen TV, Viva Vision, spanning the length the Fremont Street Experience, it is a one-stop-shop for music enthusiasts. Fremont’s “Rock of Vegas” summer concert series will fill the streets with sounds from numerous groups, including Three Days Grace on July 4, Third Eye Blind on Aug. 17, Puddle of Mudd on Aug. 31 and many more. This summer concert series is free and open to the public.

The Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms is a state-of-the-art fully equipped venue that seats up to 2,500 people and can accommodate everything from private concerts to headliners. Musical phenomenon Billy Idol will perform May 25 with Journey taking the stage Aug. 28 and 29.

With the ability to comfortably seat up to 16,800 people, the Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand is one of the Strip’s premier sporting, concert and special event locations. The venue is known for its innovative acoustics, lighting and sound systems. This summer, musical sensations Justin Bieber on June 28, Beyonce on June 29, Bruno Mars on Aug. 3, Lil Wayne on Aug. 31 and more will mesmerize audiences.

Known as a pioneer in the music world, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino stays true to its reputation as it welcomes some of the biggest names in the entertainment business to its popular venues The Joint and SOUNDWAVES. With its commitment to remarkable sound and unforgettable live music experiences, The Joint is dubbed as the most authentic venue in Las Vegas. LL Cool J on May 24, 311 and Cypress Hill on Aug. 4 and more will commemorate summer with special performances. Additionally, SOUNDWAVES, located at Hard Rock’s Paradise Beach, provides no better way for music aficionados to enjoy their favourite bands, warm weather, good friends and cool drinks. The invigorating outdoor stage will heat up with performances from Pepper on June 8 and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley on June 28.

The world-class The Smith Center for the Performing Arts celebrates artistic excellence, education and culture from around the world. Home to four different stages, The Smith Center welcomes everything from Broadway classics to famed entertainers. Coming to the 2,050 seat Reynolds Hall are The Tenors on June 2, musical phenomena Jewel on June 6, Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT Broadway musical June 11-16, Willie Nelson on Aug. 13 and more.

The worlds of tattoo artistry and old-school rock ‘n’ roll combine this June at The South Point Arena in theSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. The inaugural Art & Ink Fest featuring Junefest offers a weekend of foot stomping rockabilly with KC & the Sunshine Band, Tommy Tutone and more. June 28 through June 30, attendees can enjoy classic cars, live music, burlesque performances, art shows, pin-up fashion, renowned tattoo artists and fare from Las Vegas’ premier food trucks.

Las Vegas’ largest Reggae festival, Reggae in the Desert, is billowing into the Clark County Amphitheatre June 15-16. Located in the midst of canyon rock and prickly pear façade, the outdoor amphitheatre attracts some of the Las Vegas valley’s best live performances, cultural festivals, theatrical performances and community happenings. Reggae in the Desert will host some of Jamaica’s most legendary performers, island-style arts and crafts, libations and cuisine of the Caribbean Islands.

Located in the Fremont East district of downtown Las Vegas, Backstage Bar & Billiards, also known as Triple B, is hailed as one of the greatest spots for rock and soul. The eclectic décor includes custom furniture by rock outfitter Anvil Cases, original print concert posters from some of the most famed concerts in the history of rock ‘n’ roll and a “turntable library” covering eight memorable decades. Gracing the stage this summer is Queen of Rock Wanda Jackson, Water Tower and Steve Soto on May 26 and many more.

Sway Pool at Silverton Casino and Hotel is an all-encompassing tropical escape with lush palm trees, gorgeous cabanas and signature beverages. This summer, Las Vegas adventurers are encouraged to “Party Like It’s 1999″ at the Sway Pool concert series on May 18. In addition to the scenic venue, attendees can enjoy some of the best cover bands bringing tunes from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s to life.

For more information about the many summer concerts or to book a summer getaway in Las Vegas, visithttp://www.lasvegas.com/.