DLV 2025 attendee survey results, part 1 ...

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How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

Once: 6
Twice: 2
Three or more: 10
Five or more: 5
Ten or more: 7
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About how far did you travel to attend DLV 2025?

Less than 50: 1
100: 0
200: 1
500: 11
1000: 5
2000: 9
5000: 3
10000: 0
20000 or more: 0

Average miles: 1458.33
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What primary means of transportation did you use to travel to DLV 2025?

My own private vehicle: 16
Rental vehicle: 0
Other persons vehicle: 0
Commercial air: 13
Private or charter air: 0
Bus: 0
Local, no travel necessary: 1
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On what date did you arrive for DLV 2025?

Before Monday, October 13: 24
Monday, October 13: 5
Tuesday, October 14: 0
Wednesday, October 15: 1
Thursday, October 16: 0
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On what date did you depart DLV 2025?

Monday, October 13: 0
Tuesday, October 14: 0
Wednesday, October 15: 0
Thursday, October 16: 10
After Thursday, October 17: 17

Average length of stay: 4.50 days.
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Which of the following best describes your attendance and participation
in Diva Las Vegas 2025?

I attended solo and chose my activities individually: 27
With partner - chose activities individually: 0
With partner - mostly participated as a couple: 1
With group - chose activities individually: 2
With group - mostly participated as group: 0
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During the timespan that you were attending the DLV event, during the
times that you were not actively participating in DLV activities, which
of the following best describes what you were usually doing?

Casino gaming: 9
Nongaming tourist activities: 4
Business: 1
Spending time alone in the room: 4
Spending time with other DLVers: 10
Spending time with non-DLVers: 1
My usual activities as a LV local: 1
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While you were in attendance, did you get a chance to officially check
in with one of our volunteers (whether or not you got a name tag)?

Yes I did: 22
No I did not: 8
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Did you have a personalized name tag during your attendance of DLV 2025?

Yes, printed one at home and brought it with me: 18
Yes, printed one at home, forgot it, had it re-printed on site: 0
No, printed one at home, forgot it, was not able to have printed: 1
Yes, I had one printed on site: 8
I had a custom tag not provided by DLV: 1
No, I did not: 2
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Which version of the DLV 2025 schedule did you find to be most helpful?

The simple complete schedule.: 17
The mobile version of the schedule.: 3
The tabular (calendar-like) schedule.: 1
The custom schedule with the default options.: 0
The custom schedule with the options I choose.: 0
The big honking ugly printed version.: 2
The summary printed in the general mailings.: 1
A schedule I found on social media.: 0
I have no clue what version of the schedule I was using.: 3
I did not need or did not use a schedule.: 2
I have no clue where to find any of the above.: 1
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What is your approximate age?

19 - 25: 0
26 - 30: 0
31 - 35: 0
36 - 40: 0
41 - 45: 0
46 - 50: 1
51 - 55: 0
56 - 60: 5
61 - 65: 5
66 - 70: 5
71 - 75: 12
76 - 80: 2
81 - 85: 0
89: 0

Approximate average age: 69.50
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Approximate length of experience with regard to appearing in public.

I have not yet appeared in public.: 0
DLV 2025 was my first public exposure.: 2
Less than one year.: 1
1 - 2 years: 0
2 - 5 years: 2
5 - 10 years: 11
10 - 20 years: 3
More than 20 years.: 11
This question does not apply to me.: 0
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About how often do you get any significant public exposure?

Daily: 2
Weekly or so: 9
Monthly or so: 6
A few times a year: 7
Once a year or less: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 0
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I consider myself to be primarily a (an) ...

Crossdresser: 16
I do not identify with any of the above labels: 4
Transgender(ist): 2
Gender-fluid: 2
Gender-neutral: 2
Pre-op: 2
Transvestite: 0
Gender-questioning: 1
Bigender: 1
Post-op: 0
No-op: 0
Drag queen: 0
Genderqueer: 0
Gender-nonconforming: 0
Pangender: 0
Transwoman: 0
Transman: 0
Self-identified woman: 0
Self-identified man: 0
Intersex: 0
H Benjamin Syndrome: 0
Significant other: 0
Admirer: 0
Friend of the community or ally: 0
Friend of another attendee: 0
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Do you belong to a local transgender support group?

I am currently a member.: 9
I have previously been a member.: 7
I have never been a member.: 13
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Have you ever attended any of the following transgender community events?
(Weighted relative responses for each event.)

First Event 2
Fantasia Fair 9
Southern Comfort Conference 2
Fall Harvest 8
Be-All 3
California Dreaming 2
Colorado Goldrush 0
Esprit 8
Texas T 0
Pinkfest 9
TG Rocktober 5
Paradise in the Poconos 0
Holiday Enfemme 2
Keystone Conference 3
En Femme Getaway 0
Dignity Cruise 0
Wildside Vegas 6
Just You Week 0
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Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at
DLV?

Yes, definitely.: 22
Yeah, kinda.: 6
No.: 1
I have not viewed the DLV web site.: 1
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Did you find our on-line registration procedure and activity sign-up to
be convenient and easy to use?

Yes.: 25
It was a bit confusing.: 4
No.: 0
I did not register or sign up on line.: 1
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Did you have any technical or ergonomic difficulties when using our
on-line registration or activity sign-up screens?

Yes.: 2
No.: 28
I did not register or sign up on line.: 0
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If you stayed in a local hotel, were you satisfied with the quality and
condition of your room and the facilities of the property?

Tuscany:

Definitely satisfied: 16
Mostly satisfied: 6
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0

Flamingo:

Definitely satisfied: 0
Mostly satisfied: 1
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0

Linq:

Definitely satisfied: 3
Mostly satisfied: 0
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0

Other hotels:

Mostly satisfied (not specified)

Did not stay in a local hotel: 2
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If you stayed in a local hotel, what was your comfort level regarding
the climate, culture, and attitude that you perceived there?

Tuscany:

Very comfortable: 18
Somewhat comfortable: 4
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0

Flamingo:

Very comfortable: 1
Somewhat comfortable: 0
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0

Linq:

Very comfortable: 3
Somewhat comfortable: 0
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0

Other hotels:

Very comfortable (El Cortez)
Very comfortable (not specified)
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What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities?

Pre-DLV Get-Together, Tuscany, Sunday, October 12: 4.38 (13 responses)

Lunch With DeeDee, Tuscany, Monday, October 13: 5.0 (6 responses)
Diva Dialog, Tuscany, Monday, October 13: 4.83 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)
Welcome evening, Virgils The Linq, Monday, October 13: 4.95 (23 responses)
Informal common gathering, Tuscany, Monday, October 13: 4.50 (6 responses)

Lunch With DeeDee, Horseshoe, Tuesday, October 14: 5.0 (5 responses)
Monster Mini Golf, Horseshoe, Tuesday, October 14: 4.72 (11 responses) (2 no-shows)
Art Tour, Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Tuesday, October 14: 4.33 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)
Tilted Kilt dining, The Linq, Tuesday, October 14: 4.50 (2 responses)
Giordano's dining, Horseshoe, Tuesday, October 14: 4.16 (6 responses)
Tuscany Dining dining, Tuscany, Tuesday, October 14: 4.50 (12 responses) (1 no-shows)
Rat Pack Show, Tuscany, Tuesday, October 14: 4.71 (7 responses) (1 no-shows)
Informal common gathering, Tuscany, Tuesday, October 14: 4.0 (6 responses)

Pickleball, Westgate, Wednesday, October 15: 4.80 (5 responses) (2 no-shows)
Lunch With DeeDee, Tuscany, Wednesday, October 15: 5.0 (5 responses)
Pool Party, Tuscany, Wednesday, October 15: 4.69 (13 responses) (1 no-shows)
60s Retro Rock Revolution, Phoenix Lounge, Wednesday, October 15: 4.61 (26 responses) (1 no-shows)
Informal common gathering, Tuscany, Wednesday, October 15: 4.33 (6 responses)

Pinball Hall Of Fame, Thursday, October 16: 4.87 (8 responses) (1 no-shows)
Lunch With DeeDee, Tuscany, Thursday, October 16: 5.0 (2 responses)
Showgirl Museum, Thursday, October 16: 4.75 (4 responses) (2 no-shows)
Farewell Celebration, Tuscany, Thursday, October 16: 4.20 (5 responses)
Limousine Tour, Start at Tuscany, Thursday, October 16: 5.0 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)

Overall enjoyment average: 4.65
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Regarding the selection of activities offered for our events, which
type(s) of activities would you like to see more of?

More personal improvement, hair, makeup, etc.: 17
More shows, live music, and entertainment.: 13
More bar, clubbing, nightlife activities.: 12
More smaller social activities.: 12
More larger social activities.: 10
More personal introductory activities.: 9
More touristy, museums, tours, etc.: 6
More outdoorsy, hiking, side trips, etc.: 4
More gaming and casino activities.: 4
More recreational activities.: 3
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Did you use the activity reminder service (e-mail or text messages to
your cell phone) and if so, did it work well for you?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 9
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 1
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 2
No, I did not use it..: 18
I do not know what you are talking about.: 0
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Did you use the DLV Group Text service (text messages from other
attendees to your cell phone or email) and if so, did it work well for
you?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 12
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 0
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 4
No, I did not use it..: 14
Yes, and I suspended or unsubscribed: 0
Say what?: 0
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During DLV, about how often did you check your phone or device for DLV
Group Text messages?

More than once per hour.: 2
About once per hour.: 4
Every few hours.: 7
Seldom or never.: 3
I did not use this service.: 13
Say what?: 1
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During DLV, about how often did you check your phone or device for other
items?

More than once per hour.: 5
About once per hour.: 6
Every few hours.: 6
Seldom or never.: 3
I did not use this service.: 9
Say what?: 0
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During DLV, did you ever receive any inappropriate phone calls or text
messages from other attendees?

Yes.: 0
No.: 30
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Which of the following best describes your experience with the DLV
On-site Check-in, held during the first part of the week?

Used it and found it to be helpful.?: 20
Used it, but did not find it to be helpful.: 0
I tried but I could not find it.: 1
I was too shy or apprehensive to use it.: 0
I did not know that On-Site Check-in was available.: 2
I chose not to use On-Site Check-in.: 3
No clue what you are talking about.: 2
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you either got into
a time crunch or were simply too tired from previous activites?

Seldom or never: 16
Occasionally: 12
Frequently: 1
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you were in any
uncomfortable, unsure, or uneasy about attending?

Never: 27
Once: 0
Occasionally: 2
Frequently: 1
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During the course of the event, did you suffer from an unexpected
illness or injury which prevented you from fully participating?

Yes I did: 2
No I did not: 28
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During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever
confronted or harassed by a member of the general public regarding your
manner of dress and presentation?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 0
No, I was not.: 30
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During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever
confronted or harassed by a law enforcement officer, security guard,
venue manager, etc. regarding your manner of dress and presentation?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 0
No, I was not.: 30
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What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV
activities?

My own private vehicle: 16
My own rental vehicle: 1
In another's vehicle: 2
Taxi: 1
Uber, Lyft, etc.: 5
City bus or shuttle: 1
Walking: 4
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Were you inconvenienced by the road construction in preparation for the
upcoming Formula One race?

Yes, significantly: 12
Yes, somewhat: 11
Not really: 7
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How did the construction and the traffic issues affect your attendance
at the Monday Welcome Celebration at Virgils?

Not at all.: 14
I was fashionably late.: 6
I was very late.: 1
I was absent due to it.: 2
I did not plan to attend anyway.: 4
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Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?

Yes: 1
No: 29
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Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2025
activities were held?

Yes: 4
No: 25
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Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?

Yes: 6
No: 23
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Did you find the linked Google maps to be helpful?

Yes: 8
No: 4
I don't need a map: 12
What maps?: 4
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Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone?

Yes: 1
No: 12
I did not attempt to phone.: 15
I never received any phone numbers.: 1
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Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers
and volunteers in person at DLV?

Yes: 3
No: 25
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Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?

Mostly yes: 24
Yes, somewhat: 4
Neutral: 0
No, somewhat: 0
Mostly no: 0
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In general, were you comfortable being seen with the DLV group in
general public settings?

Comfortable most or all of the time.: 26
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.: 2
Frequently uncomfortable.: 0
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During DLV 2025, did you ever receive, without asking, any unsolicited
advice or constructive criticism regarding your dress, appearance,
mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and I took it in a positive manner: 3
Yes, but I was put off by it.: 1
No, I did not.: 25
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During DLV 2025, did you ever give or attempt to give another attendee
some unsolicited advice or constructive criticism regarding dress,
appearance, mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and it was received positively: 2
Yes, but it was received negatively: 0
No, but I sure felt like it at times: 1
No, not at all.: 26
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Did you participate in our Big Sister program and if so, did you find it
to be helpful?

I had a Big Sister and I found the program to be helpful.: 1
I had a Big Sister and I did not find the program to be helpful.: 1
I was a volunteer Big Sister and had a positive experience.: 0
I was a volunteer Big Sister and my Little Sister was a no-show.: 0
I was a volunteer Big Sister and did not have a positive experience.: 0
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.: 26
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.: 0
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Which of the following best represents the various payments you made
during the course of your attendance of DLV 2025?

Credit/debit cards almost exclusively.: 12
Credit/debit cards for big things, mostly cash otherwise.: 7
Mostly cards but occasionally cash.: 6
Cash almost exclusively.: 2
About 50/50 cash and cards.: 1
Mostly cash but occasionally cards.: 1
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Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were
attending DLV?

Approximate average: 1258.62

Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 481.3

Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 203.44

Approximately how much did you spend on local transportation
(rental car, taxi rides, Monorail pass, donation to others' fuel
funds, etc.\) while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 106.89

Considering all expenses of all types, what was the total amount you spent
in order to attend and participate in DLV?

Approximate average: 2301.72
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In general, did you consider DLV 2025 to be reasonable and affordable?

Yes, definitely: 19
Yes, somewhat: 9
Neutral: 1
No, somewhat: 0
No, definitely: 0
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Did you participate in table and/or machine gaming during your
attendance at DLV?

None at all: 14
Very little: 4
Occasionally: 4
Frequently: 7
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Which best indicates what DLV is to you?

An opportunity to dress.: 23
An opportunity to socialize.: 27
An opportunity to party.: 14
An opportunity to express myself.: 17
An opportunity to learn.: 14
An opportunity to meet others in the TG community.: 25
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How important is it that there be a significant number of other
attendees of the same general age range?

Very important to me.: 2
Moderately important to me.: 8
Important, but there are other factors.: 9
Little or no importance.: 11
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Did you think DLV was too long or too short?

It was too long: 0
It was too short: 4
It was just about right: 25
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And what about the request to wear name tags?

I found them to be helpful: 19
I don't really care either way: 7
I did not like them: 3
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Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV
2025?

I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.: 0
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.: 23
I seldom or never used public restrooms.: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 0
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All in all, did DLV 2025 meet your expectations?

DLV 2025 exceeded my expectations: 10
DLV 2025 met my expectations: 19
DLV 2025 failed to meet my expectations: 1
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Would you attend another DLV?

Yes, definitely: 14
Yes, probably: 12
Maybe: 3
Probably not: 1
Definitely not: 0