Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Copyright В© Las Vegas Review-Journal

By SONYA PADGETT
REVIEW-JOURNAL

In the last couple of years, bachelor parties have changed from the stereotypical all-night bender before the wedding to an all-out event, sometimes lasting several days, said Chris Schultz, president of BachelorBlowOut.com.

And Las Vegas has benefited from that change.

"It's definitely the destination for bachelor parties," Schultz said.

Traditionally, a bachelor party marked the last moments of freedom for a soon-to-be husband and gave him the opportunity to behave like the single man he still was. That meant drinking to excess, being entertained by a stripper or just hanging out with the guys.

Now, Schultz said, the manly parties are "definitely evolving into vacation packages. But it's a major headache to plan these things. You have to get about 20 people together, coordinate their schedules, plan a party."

That's where he comes in by selling travel packages and planning the event. He also does bachelorette parties.

A typical two-night package costs $300 to $350 per person and includes a double occupancy room at hotels such as the Hard Rock, Palms and the Rio, as well as a six-hour limousine tour of some of the hip nightclubs.

Add-ons, such as golf for the men or spa visits for the women, cost extra.

One thing he doesn't do: adult entertainment. Instead, if a client wants a stripper, Schultz recommends a gentlemen's club over an in-room dancer.

"I think any time someone gets a name out of the phone book, they're unhappy," he said.

Surprisingly, less than 50 percent of his clients request adult entertainment, further proof that the nature of such parties is changing, Schultz added.

"I think there's a risque nature to bachelor parties, something taboo about them. But Las Vegas has always embraced (the taboo), making it a lot of fun and making it acceptable," Schultz said. "I think bachelor parties are right on the verge to being totally acceptable to society."

-- SONYA PADGETT

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CONTACT:

Mark Olson

Marketing Director
Vegas Hot Spots, LLC.
(702) 947-8413

molson (at) vegashotspots.com

www.bachelorblowout.com

SIN (CITY) IS IN AS LAS VEGAS EMERGES AS THE PARTYING CAPITAL FOR THE LAST WEEKEND OF FREEDOM

Out Of The Back Rooms And Into The Mainstream: Bachelor Parties Go Big Time In Las Vegas

"In the early 90's Las Vegas went through a cycle of attempting to become a family-oriented destination, but the casinos found that families with children are not the gambling types that they are looking for." says Chris Schultz, president of BachelorBlowOut.com, "Vegas has come full circle back to its roots.  Sin is in, and the city is rebuilding its reputation and staking it on the party lifestyle." In the last several years, the scene in Las Vegas has exploded with of new world-class nightclubs with casinos and promoters opening clubs and after-hour lounges, each one bigger and better than the last.  In effect, Las Vegas has turned itself into a playground for adults: the ideal locale for a bachelor or bachelorette party.

In addition to clubbing, many of the best restaurants in the country have opened sister operations in Las Vegas and the city now boasts culinary delights to rival New York, San Francisco and New Orleans.  The city also has sprouted a wealth of golf courses, and with greens fees upwards of $200, they are sure to be in pristine condition. 

"Our business skyrocketed this year," says Chris Schultz. "Bachelor parties are hot, and Vegas is the place to hold them."  BachelorBlowOut.com is capitalizing on both the continued growth in tourism to Las Vegas, as well as the growth in the tradition of bachelor and bachelorette parties. It fills a void in the availability of package tours for these events, providing the full-service solution that the parties' planners are seeking. The tradition of bachelor and bachelorette parties has become a prerequisite to the wedding, and the destination of choice has emerged as Las Vegas. Much like the wedding day, the bachelor/bachelorette party is viewed as something that happens only once, so great importance is placed on doing it right. BachelorBlowOut.com fills this need by providing reliable booking services, offering a wealth of planning information, and providing extensive coordination tools to assist the party’s planners.

Visit Las Vegas on any given weekend, and you're sure to spot groups of hipsters and gaggles of boa-clad women roaming the streets, casinos, and nightclubs.  Ask them what they're in town celebrating and they're sure to reply "We are blowing it out for a bachelor or bachelorette party in Vegas, baby, Vegas!"

Vegas Hot Spots, LLC. is an Internet marketer and service provider for bachelor and bachelorette party vacation packages. The company provides all-inclusive packaged tour products for groups celebrating the tradition of bachelor and bachelorette parties in Las Vegas. BachelorBlowOut provides planning tools on its website for the parties to organize the trip, plan events, invite and communicate with other attendees, and share pictures after the event. Additionally, BachelorBlowOut provides concierge service leading up to the party and through the completion of the event, ensuring all details are arranged, and offering support throughout the bachelor or bachelorette party weekend.

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BachelorBlowOut.com is located in Los Angeles, California.    For additional information on bachelor and bachelorette parties in Las Vegas or BachelorBlowOut.com or to schedule an interview with Mr. Schultz, please call (310) 937-0180 or email press@bachelorblowout.com.Visit their Web site at http://www.bachelorblowout.com or call toll free: 877-BBO-PARTY or 866-VIP-VEGAS.

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Mark Olson

Marketing Director
Vegas Hot Spots, LLC.
(702) 947-8413

molson (at) vegashotspots.com

www.bachelorblowout.com

BACHELORBLOWOUT.COM LAUNCHES WEB SITE FOR BACHELOR PARTY PLANNING SERVICE

 Company Aims To Become Premier Party Planner For Bachelor And Bachelorette Parties.