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| - I've been attending AVNs Adult Entertainment Expo ever since I turned 21 in 2008. The annual convention is produced by Adult Video News, the industry leading publication of all adult sectors. The convention is inside the Sands Expo Center within the Venetian. The expo is open to the public and typically runs four days, Thursday (trade only), Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. One day tickets run $80 and VIP has a cost of $100. The VIP ticket entitles fans to some souvenirs and access to the expo an hour earlier than the general public, which is an advantage for those wanting to bypass the long lines.
The convention itself is the largest of its kind, but has been significantly shrunken over the years as pornography battles piracy and tube sites. Exhibitor turnout this year included Elegant Angel, Hustler, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan, Wicked, Digital Playground, Exquisite, and Bluebird Films. The major surprise this year was the absence of Vivid Entertainment, which didn't have a booth, but only a business suite for buyers. Although exhibitor turnout was smaller than previous years, the fans come in hurdles and come to see their favorite stars.
A plethora of starlets included the Wicked and Digital Playground contract girls, a few Hustler Honeys, and dozens of gonzo girls including Jenna Haze, Kelly Devine, Jynx Maze, Sophie Dee, Gianna, Allie Haze, Jessica Bangkok, Asa Akira, Kristina Rose, Jayden Jaymes, Alexis Texas, Alexis Ford, and the list goes on. In addition to the film studios, a main stage provided a performance by Baby Bash, a wet t-shirt contest and other entertainment. The convention also mixes business with pleasure in business to business section as reserved for buyers and industry shakers. In addition, a number of seminars and presentations are open to the trade.
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo isn't over once the show hours end, as dozens of parties are hosted by adult stars at clubs all over the Vegas skyline. A number of parties take place at night including but not limited to the Palms, Venetian, Hard Rock, Sapphire, and many more. The convention culminated on Saturday night at the AVN Awards, which was hosted at the Palms for the past two years. The awards ceremony pays tribute to all the fine pornography of the past year and is the ultimate honor to industry players.
I'd love to give AVNs Adult Entertainment Expo a five-star rating, but over the course of three years, the convention has seen its decline. The economy, piracy, and free porn has taken a significant toll on the industry, which has yet to rebound. A number of other adult expos have begun making noise as becoming the next AEE, but for now everyone needs to experience AVNs Adult Entertainment Expo at least once with your boys or your freaky girlfriend.
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