10 Reasons to Hold Your Event in Las Vegas

When it comes to selecting your meeting destination, Las Vegas checks all the boxes. Featuring over 320 days of sunshine annually, unique and cutting-edge venues, award-winning restaurants, and incredible entertainment, there’s a reason it’s remained the world’s No.1 trade show destination for over two decades.

Las Vegas offers flexibility to quickly adapt to your needs and challenges, like shorter planning windows, unique space requirements and hybrid capabilities. Trade shows in Vegas also bring unparalleled energy and excitement that lead to greater inspiration, engagement and creativity.

1. Accommodations

With world-class resorts throughout the destination and more than 150,000 rooms, Las Vegas offers accommodations for nearly every budget and taste with an unbeatable group value proposition. From stunning suites to breathtaking views and unparalleled service at every turn, our resorts offer the experiences guests will only find in Las Vegas.

Our hotels also host millions of meeting, convention and incentive delegates, with programs built to accommodate groups of any size. 

The Vanderpump hotel
The Vanderpump hotel

2. Convention Centers

Space, space and more space. Las Vegas has over 15 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space and is home to three of the country’s 10 largest convention venues: the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, with over 2 million-square-foot center on the south Strip; the 2.25 million-square-foot The Venetian Expo; and the 2.9 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center. Other notable convention spaces include the 550,000-square-foot CAESARS FORUM and the 850,000-square-foot MGM Grand Conference Center.

 

3. Increased Attendance

The attractiveness of Las Vegas generates strong attendance for meetings. On average, attendance increases 9% when conventions rotate into Las Vegas. Research also shows that attendees spend more time in meetings and on the trade show floor when programs are held in Las Vegas.

Resorts and venues across the destination are at the forefront of technological capabilities and advancement – including incredible internet bandwidth, broadcast studios in some places, virtual reality, live hosting and contactless digital processes – ensuring success for hybrid events. 

Additionally, a 2024 visitor profile study found that 47% of corporate meeting and convention attendees said they were more interested in attending events because they were held in Las Vegas.

4. Air Service

Harry Reid International Airport  provides worldwide access annually, with more than 1,100 inbound and outbound flights daily and direct service from 165 U.S. and international cities.

This is especially advantageous for planning a large event with attendees arriving from across the world. And with so many flights, finding options that fit your time and budget are easier than many other destinations.

Airport: United Airlines domestic
Harry Reid Airport

5. Location, Location, Location

Harry Reid International Airport is conveniently located just 2 miles from Las Vegas Boulevard and 3.5 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, with most hotels located within a 15-minute drive from the airport.

 

6. Transportation

In many cases, the close proximity of Las Vegas hotels eliminates the need for transportation as delegates can walk to many destinations. When transportation is required, however, Las Vegas offers myriad options, including buses, taxis, Uber/Lyft, shuttles, self-driving vehicle companies Zoox and Waymo, and the Las Vegas Monorail. 

For getting around the LVCC itself, convention-goers can use the innovative, underground transportation system: the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center. Using all-electric Tesla vehicles, the Loop provides fast and accessible travel for convention attendees across the campus, connecting the West Hall with the North, South and Central halls. Along with travel between the main halls, the Loop also offers direct travel to Resorts World Las Vegas, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas and Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Loop Tunnel
Loop Tunnel

7. Weather

Las Vegas averages 320 days of sunshine per year and fewer than five inches of precipitation annually. This warm, dry climate is attractive for meetings year-round.

 

8. Live Sports and Entertainment

No city offers more excitement and energy away from the show floor that the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World. 

The destination is home to iconic music residencies; long-running productions shows; magic, comedy and immersive attractions; as well as the biggest live sporting events. 

9. Dining

Few other cities in the world can cater to your cravings like Las Vegas. Whether you’re in the mood for world-class restaurants, custom menus made to fit your needs, or a wide range of casual dining options, only Vegas is built to keep you satisfied and hungry for more.

Sartiano's Dry-Aged Bistecca Fiorentina
Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse

10. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

The LVCVA is the ultimate authority on Las Vegas and the proud recipient of HelmsBriscoe’s 2025 CVB/Destination Partner of the Year award for North America, recognizing its outstanding commitment to supporting meetings and events.

Our team of friendly, knowledgeable Las Vegas experts is comprised of trusted advisers to meeting and convention planners. We understand the challenges of organizing an event, large or small, and have an extensive array of tools available to assist you, including:

  • Lead distribution
  • Attendance promotion
  • Site inspection arrangements (Learn More)
  • Familiarization tours
  • Local supply coordination
  • Promotion assistance
  • Calendar of events and shows
  • Convention/trade show planning services
  • Destination research
LVCC West Hall Entrance
LVCC