First Time Visitor Guide and Tips

We are thrilled to have you join us for your first Las Vegas Market. Located on the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, comprised of three, inter-connected buildings totaling 5 million square feet, Las Vegas Market provides an unparalleled buying experience that is both efficient and enjoyable.

Because Las Vegas Market offers a unique convergence of leading manufacturers, suppliers and resources representative of every product category, you’re sure to meet all your market objectives.

Below you will find information and guidance for planning your buying trip. We look forward to seeing you!

Market Dates and Hours
Monday, February 9 – Friday, February 13, 2009
Market Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact
For more information about planning your trip to Las Vegas Market, contact us:
(tf) 888.962.7469
(p) 702.599.9621
(f) 702.599.9622
495 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Suite 2203
Las Vegas, NV 89106 USA

Barbara Rhea, Retail Relations Manager
barbara.rhea@lasvegasmarket.com
(p) 702.599.3071
(f) 702.599.9622

International Attendees contact:
Yolanda Obando, International Marketing Manager yolanda.obando@lasvegasmarket.com
(p) 702.599.3063
(f) 702.599.9622

First Time Attendee Orientation
Take advantage of this special orientation, designed to help you maximize your buying time and inform you about the many resources, destinations, seminars and events that Las Vegas Market has to offer. Choose the session that works best for your schedule:

Monday, 10–10:30 am or 2–2:30 pm
Tuesday, 10–10:30 am or 2–2:30 pm
Wednesday, 10–10:30 am or 2–2:30 pm
Location: Building B, 9th floor, Room B-908

For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail orientation@lasvegasmarket.com.

REGISTER AND BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Registration
Click here to register online for Las Vegas Market.

Flights and Rental Cars
To find discounts and fares exclusively for Las Vegas Market attendees, click here.

Hotel Accommodations
Click here and reserve your room today at one of the Official World Market Center Headquarter Hotels. It is EASIER than ever before to take advantage of official hotels and rates!

PLAN YOUR MARKET WEEK

The following information will help you plan an efficient and productive Market week. Review these resources prior to Market and put together a schedule that includes all of the showrooms, seminars and events that will make your week a success.

Online Exhibitor List
World Market Center tenants and exhibitors cover a broad range of all sectors of the home furnishings industry, allowing you to uncover new resources and exciting cross-merchandising opportunities! Click here to access the most up-to-date exhibitor listings and floor maps available.

Educational Seminars
Make Market a learning experience. Focused seminars will be offered throughout the week, with topics ranging from new product trends and color forecasts to consumer buying behavior, sustainability and much more. Review the complete list of seminars at www.lasvegasmarket.com/events.

Networking Events
Las Vegas Market offers a range of daily events that allow you to network with your peers and make new connections. A complete list of not-to-be missed events can be found on line at www.lasvegasmarket.com/events.

My Market Connections
Let My Market Connections be your personal assistant. My Market Connections, which automatically activates when you register, intelligently mines through the Las Vegas Market community and helps you find the resources you need—automatically gathering the people, products, events and knowledge that make up your ideal show. Use My Market Connections, found at www.lasvegasmarket.com to maximize your time at Market.

ON-SITE AT LAS VEGAS MARKET
HELPFUL MARKET WEEK INFORMATION

Local Travel

Driving Directions to Market from the Las Vegas Strip:
Take I-15 North to Charleston Blvd West (exit 41B). Follow loop until it ends at Grand Central Parkway and turn right. World Market Center Las Vegas is located past the intersection of Grand Central and Bonneville.

Shuttle Service—M-Line
Complimentary shuttle service, M-Line, is available all day, every day between World Market Center and host hotels. The M-Line will pick up and drop off every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes midday, from each hotel’s tour lobby. M-Line service begins at 6:30 am. Click here for a complete route schedule.

Taxi Services
Count on easy transportation in and around the city with thousands of taxis and limos at your service. Taxis are easily accessible from your hotel as well as the taxi line at Las Vegas Market.

Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail is a seven-station, 4-mile, monorail system that provides access to nearly every major hotel and attraction on the Las Vegas Strip—running from the MGM Grand to the Sahara. Visit www.lvmonorail.com for routes and to purchase tickets.

Enjoy Free Parking
Enjoy complimentary parking at Las Vegas Market. Use Click and Park, the online parking reservation system, to obtain your parking permit by visiting www.lasvegasmarket.clickandpark.com. Valet parking is also available for a $10 fee.

Food Service
The Market Café, located on the first floor of Building A and Bella Vista Bistro, located on the 16th floor of Building B, are open from 6:30am to one hour prior to show close. Both restaurants serve a variety of ready-made and made-to-order fare. In addition, food kiosks are located throughout Buildings A, B and C and offer a variety of kosher dining options.

Publications
The official Market publications, WorldDirectory and WorldGuide, are available throughout the campus. These publications include floor maps, exhibitor listings, new product information, food service locations, Las Vegas entertainment guides and much more. Complimentary industry trade publications will be distributed at Market. Check the bins located in the lobby areas of World Market Center Buildings A, B and C. Be sure not to miss the Market Dailies that will include the most up-to-date action from the show floors!

International Buyers Lounge
Located on the second floor of Building A, the International Buyers Lounge provides all the services International buyers will need while away from home and the office. In addition to providing a quiet place to relax and regroup, the International Buyers Lounge offers a full range of business services including free internet access, fax and copy services. Translation services are also available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. Click Here to learn helpful market information in your language.

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