�With all the security being implemented at our airports, traveling is about as safe as can be possible,� said Charles Blum, president of SEMA. �To stay away from any large gathering is to give in to the terrorists and tell them they have won.�

Last year Las Vegas hosted more than 3,700 conventions, trade shows and corporate meetings with a combined attendance of nearly 4 million people.

Since the horrific events during the week of September 11, Las Vegas has seen about three conventions and 240 smaller meetings canceled, with a combined attendance of about 75,000 people. Virtually all of the cancellations are shows which were to have been held in the next eight weeks.

�The news today represents a huge economic boost of confidence for Southern Nevada's tourism and convention industry in the wake of last week's tragic events,� said Manny Cortez, president and CEO of the LVCVA.

• Fun Expo, a family entertainment industry tradeshow, will be in Las Vegas October 4-6 with an estimated attendance of 5,500 people.
• AMOA, a show for representatives from the amusement, music, vending and entertainment industries, is also meeting October 4-6 bringing in an estimated 6,500 delegates.
• SEMA is an automotive products show, scheduled October 30 - November 2, with an estimated attendance of 75,000 people.
• Comdex, a computer software trade show, is scheduled November 12-16 with an estimated attendance of 200,000 people.