What distinguishes one Metropolis from another?
For Las Vegas, I’m apt to say Superlative!

A gleaming gem whose facets are mesmerizing, attracting
intellectuals, innovators, entertainers, physicians, technology,
entrepreneurs, and yes, tourists from all over the world.
Few cities throughout time have successfully diversified their economies to benefit and represent the broad cross-section of its citizens as Las Vegas.

The economic downturn of 2008 was the catalyst for this superlative economic transformation and diversification of the Las Vegas economy.
A consensus amongst business leaders, within moderate convention meetings is that world changing paths can emanate from Las Vegas.