The
British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) selected The Mob Museum, The National
Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, as one of the top three
finalists for its Best Wider World Project award, which recognizes attractions
outside Europe that have been open for less than three years. Cathy Tull,
senior vice president of marketing, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors
Authority, accepted a finalist certificate on behalf of the Museum at last
night’s awards dinner in London. This annual awards gala traditionally takes
place on the eve of the start of World Travel Market, the United Kingdom’s
largest annual travel trade show.
In
selecting finalists, the BGTW looks for nominations that make a creative
contribution to the experience and understanding of travelers. U.K.-based
travel journalist Donna Dailey, who visited Las Vegas during the IPW travel
tradeshow held here in June, nominated The Mob Museum for the prestigious
award. BGTW members voted to name The Mob Museum a finalist in September. The
other finalists named for the Best Wider World Award were the Gettysburg
Seminary Ridge Museum in Pennsylvania and Ecuador’s Tren Crucero, which
received the award.
“We’re
honored the British Guild of Travel Writers selected The Mob Museum as one of
the globe’s best new travel destinations,” said Jonathan Ullman, executive
director, The Mob Museum. “We are grateful every day to the worldwide community
of press and visitors that continues to show its enthusiasm for the Museum
since we opened in February of 2012.”
ABOUT
THE BRITISH GUILD OF TRAVEL WRITERS
The
British Guild of Travel Writers is the United Kingdom’s premier association of
media professionals who focus on travel. Its members include journalists,
authors, editors, photographers and broadcasters, all of them men and women who
are adept at bringing places alive and communicating their own enthusiasm for
journeys and for destinations.
ABOUT
THE MOB MUSEUM
The
Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the
thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting
and authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique
imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life in a bold
and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations
and more than 600 artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and related law
enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has
accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places Every
American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’ Best
New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to Visit Las
Vegas” by CNNgo and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine. Admission is $19.95 for
adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for children, seniors, military,
law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. Museum hours are Sundays
through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 8
p.m. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.themobmuseum.org.
Connect on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/themobmuseum and on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum.
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