Case Study: A Government Event in Las Vegas

The U.S. federal government held a conference in Las Vegas that was severely criticized by national media and even by the president of the United States. As a result of this negative publicity, many government agencies cancelled upcoming conferences, especially those that would be held in leisure destinations such as Las Vegas.

1. How do you justify holding a government meeting in a leisure destination?
2. What type of approvals should you receive in advance before scheduling a government meeting?
3. Who should attend a government meeting in a leisure destination and who should not?