DESERT OASIS Inspired by the natural beauty of the neighboring mountains, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is the site of OR Excellence 2017.

What would a great conference be without a great venue to make the experience that much more enjoyable and invigorating? Get ready for some great information, some great company, some great networking and an amazing 5-star resort where it all comes together: the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, site of OR Excellence 2017.

Located on 70 acres at the gateway to Red Rock Canyon and just 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock is a true gem in the middle of the desert. The hotel guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, with huge windows that provide stunning views of Red Rock Canyon and the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Watching the sun set over the desert mountains can take your breath away.

If you're ready for action once the day's learning and networking are finished, there's plenty to be had, starting with lots of gaming options if you're feeling lucky, numerous lounges, bars and nightclubs featuring fantastic food, drink specials, live entertainment, music and dancing. The offerings include a wide variety of settings — from a poolside patio with a fire pit, to eclectic interiors and plush seating suitable for intimate conversation with friends.

How about a movie? There's a first-run 16-screen IMAX theater right onsite, equipped with newly renovated VIP movie booths. You can indulge with catered fare and delicious drinks while relaxing on luxurious recliners and losing yourself in the latest Hollywood offerings.

Fast Facts About Red Rock

Located on 70 acres of land at the gateway to Red Rock Canyon and 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa is a 20-minute drive from McCarran International Airport.

Complimentary daily scheduled shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip or airport.

Red Rock was the site of ORX 2013. "The food, service, rooms and facilities were excellent," says BJ Clarke, RN, MPA, administrator of the Hope Square Surgical Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Ready to roll? The biggest luxury bowling center in Vegas is at Red Rock, with 72 lanes, a lounge, a game room and a deli snack bar. And what would a luxury bowling alley be without a unique bar with a vantage point that lets you see all the action?

WHAT'S YOUR PLEASURE? The Red Rock casino offers more than 60 table games and the resort's "Pool Backyard" covers 3 acres. Huge windows in the guest rooms provide breathtaking views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip.

There's also a separate 12-lane VIP suite with 65-inch plasma flat screen televisions and 3 nightclub-quality audio/visual high-definition projection screens that span 120 feet and provide crystal-clear images.

The fitness center has all the equipment you need for a great workout, and remember, it's not just a resort and casino, it's also a full-service spa. Red Rock provides everything from luxurious body treatments and massages to manicures, pedicures and a top-of-the-line hair salon. So along with delighting your mind with an abundance of great and practical ideas to take back with you to your facility and share with your staff, you'll have a chance to indulge your body, as well.

— Jim Burger