Las Vegas: 10 Trade Show Convention Centers in the Las Vegas Valley
If you’re looking for a place to call home for your next trade convention, meeting center, or business conference, look no further than Las Vegas. Known for its flashy casinos and nightlife, Vegas is the perfect spot for making a lasting impression on trade industry experts, insiders, and consumers alike.
We’ve compiled a list of ten trade show convention centers you’ll want to keep in mind for your next event or meeting. You’ll have extensive options, from the massive Las Vegas Convention Center to more typical hotel spots like the JW Marriott Convention Center – whatever your needs might be, Las Vegas’s spaces can meet and exceed your expectations.
1.) Las Vegas Convention Center
Located next to the Strip, this facility encompasses 3.2 million square feet. It boasts thirteen exhibit halls which all have movable walls, and has 144 meeting rooms, which can seat anywhere from 20-7500 guests. Both the lobby area and meeting rooms have free WIFI for your convenience. Parking easily accommodates 10,000 cars, and the floor is accessible directly from the parking lot.
2.) Sands Expo
Conveniently adjacent to the world-famous Venetian and Palazzo luxury resorts, this 2.25 million square feet meeting space provides exclusive show and booth cleaning, catering, electrical, internet, plumbing, and telecom services. Suited for events from 60-60,000 guests, Sands offers flexible display and floor options.
3.) Mandalay Bay Convention Center
When you hear of Mandalay Bay, you typically think of maybe a boxing match or two. However, it’s a great space for a trade show event. Their arena seats 12,000 at full capacity. Furthermore, it has over 30,000 square feet of exhibit space and was rated by Trade Show Weekly as one of the top eco-leaders in the nation. To make load-in and load-out easier, they have 36 accessible docks, saving you time and money.
4.) Cashman Center
The Cashman Center has two exhibit halls which add up to over 98,000 square feet of space, as well as 14 meeting rooms and a theater that seats approximately 1900. These facilities can be used separately or can be combined for a truly unique trade show experience. With four parking lots accommodating 2,500 cars, the Cashman Center makes exhibiting a cinch.
5.) Aria Convention Center
Though Aria is currently undergoing renovations, upon completion in February 2018, it will have 500,000 square feet of space. The current 300,000 square feet accommodates meeting sizes of up to 5,000. Meeting attendees can take advantage of high-tech touch screen monitors for all information needs. Exhibitors will have access to “Megavators” which can handle up to a 20,000-pound load for easier transport to higher levels in the convention center.
6.) Caesar’s Palace
Best known as a world-class casino, Caesar’s Palace also has options for business conventions. Four ballrooms, which range in size, appeal to your trade show needs. The 51,000-square-foot Octavius and Forum Ballrooms can each accommodate as many as 5,555 guests and can be reconfigured into up to 25 separate breakout rooms. The Augustus Ballroom has many configuration possibilities. Lastly, the Palace Ballroom “features an expansive pre-function area, service hallways on three sides and direct access to freight elevators” which makes loading in and out a snap.
7.) Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Las Vegas offers 200,000 square feet of convention space including two ballrooms and 18 meeting rooms. When you’re done with a long day of meetings and networking, take advantage of the spa packages or the on-site cuisine.
8.) Encore Las Vegas
Wynn’s sister site, Encore, also offers an additional 60,000 square feet including three boardrooms, 17 meeting rooms and a 20,650 square foot ballroom.
9.) Las Vegas Hilton
The Las Vegas Hilton allows your smaller meetings to be commenced in style. With three rooms (Diamond, Gold, and Silver respectively), each can be designed to fit your needs. The Diamond Room can fit up to 43 people in a theatre-style seating, while the Silver Room is best suited for a simple conference-table setup for 10 people.
10.) JW Marriott Convention Center
The JW Marriott Convention Center features 26 meeting rooms which can combine for an adaptable 76,000 square feet of space. The Marquis Ballroom is their largest event venue, which can accommodate up to 1,280 attendees. Boasting high-speed WiFi and incomparable audio visuals, guests are encouraged to power down at the end of the day and enjoy top attractions nearby.
From smaller get-togethers to an exquisitely planned event, Las Vegas’s convention centers and meeting spaces have you covered. Plus, with its nightlife and superior dining offerings, your trade show experience will definitely be one to remember.
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