Photo credit: Zach McKee
With 151,000 hotel rooms — the most in any U.S. destination — and a long list of state-of-the-art convention areas and events spaces, Las Vegas is certainly where business happens. Add in the world-class restaurants, thrilling entertainment and fantastic year-round weather, and it’s impossible to think of a comparable destination for your upcoming meeting.
The energy and creativity of Las Vegas make it an inspirational destination, one that’s ideal for professionals to gather, network, collaborate and have fun. The city has a decades-long reputation as the No. 1 trade show destination in the world and continues to evolve each and every year.
Simply put, Las Vegas conferences are the place to do business. Here are some of the many reasons why:
The Biggest Trade Shows Call Las Vegas Home
The destination welcomes nearly 5 million business travelers annually, so your meeting will be in good company. Named No. 1 among The Wall Street Journal’s list of the 30 best convention centers in the U.S., the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) hosts some of the country’s largest conferences, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) — with each bringing in more than 100,000 attendees over the course of just a few days. Additionally, the destination is home to some of the largest convention centers in America, including Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the Venetian Expo and LVCC. All these facilities host prominent meetings and trade shows, not only due to their size, but also their impressive offerings.
Meeting Venues for Any Size Event
Las Vegas continues to add notable venues to its impressive portfolio of places to host meetings and gatherings, currently boasting nearly 15 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The destination is constantly changing, and more options to host trade shows in Las Vegas are consistently underway through expansions and development at existing and new venues. Recent additions to that spectacular figure include The Conference Center at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which is conveniently situated across the street from LVCC’s West Hall, and Durango Casino & Resort’s convention and smaller meeting spaces.
The destination is also prioritizing state-of-the-art technology, with innovative solutions featured in venues such as Ideation Studio at Park MGM Las Vegas, Stella Studio at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and MEET Las Vegas. These intimate spaces offer a variety of options to suit different budgets and event needs.
Looking for additional unique options? Several entertainment venues can be outfitted to your event’s needs and are perfect for mid-size meetings, keynote speeches and more. AREA15, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is home to multiple venues that can host events with up to 15,000 guests, all surrounded by one-of-a-kind art and attractions. These venues can easily be customized and curated to fit any business needs, using the newest technology to amplify any event.
In Downtown Las Vegas, The Beverly Theater features outdoor areas and a main theater with retractable seats to offer sizable standing room. It’s another tremendous location to host an event.
Making Your Way Around Vegas Is Easy
Traveling to Las Vegas is incredibly convenient with more than 1,100 daily inbound and outbound flights at Harry Reid International Airport, which is centrally located and just minutes from the Strip and Downtown. For expedient transportation within the resort corridor, there’s the Las Vegas Monorail — its seven stops even provide direct access to several resorts and the LVCC.
Plus, there are plenty of rideshare, taxi and rental car options. In addition, the Strip is extremely walkable, making it easy to get around. And don’t forget the innovative underground transportation system, the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, which provides fast and convenient passage across its campus and to Resorts World Las Vegas, Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas as well as Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The latest addition to The Vegas Loop Network is Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Enjoy World-Class Hospitality
Las Vegas makes it easy to plan a stay that fits your group, thanks to an unmatched range of hotels across budgets, styles, amenities and locations. Even better, dining logistics are often built right in, with many resorts offer on-site restaurants that seat large groups and host private events. From team dinners to client meetings over a great meal, this built-in convenience keeps planning simple, with no need for extra transportation.
For a presentation paired with exceptional Indian cuisine, consider the two-Michelin-starred Gymkhana at ARIA Resort & Casino. The world-renowned restaurant seats 162 guests across its bar, lounge, main dining room, and private and semiprivate spaces.
Amaya at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers bold, coastal Mexican flavors and a vibrant atmosphere that includes live DJ performances that seamlessly transition dinner into a celebration. While the space is flexible and accommodating to groups of up to 200, the 40-seat, semiprivate dining room is ideal for more intimate gatherings. The restaurant also offers shareable group menus.
The private dining room in Resorts World Las Vegas’ Stubborn Seed is designed for up to 24 seated guests, perfect for intimate business dinners or multicourse tasting events tailored by the chef’s team. For larger events, the restaurant offers full buyouts for up to 150 seated guests or 210 standing.
French sophistication is in the heart of the Las Vegas Arts District at Bar Boheme. The space is a transformed mid-century auto repair shop and allows for plenty of flexibility with your event. Reserve the full venue for events of up to 200 guests, including the outdoor terrace, with the option to incorporate the adjacent cocktail lounge for expanded layouts.
Want to take things off-Strip for an evening? Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa features private and semiprivate seating options for groups, in addition to its fresh Italian fare.
Entertainment That Brings Teams Together
There are countless ways for your entire team to have a great experience off the show floor, and here, they often become the highlight of the trip. The destination makes it easy to plan group entertainment, from big games to unforgettable entertainment at venues that make it an experience that’s elevated and genuinely fun.
As the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is incomparable in its offerings for entertainment, such as seeing a superstar residency at the awe-inspiring Sphere or engaging in a high-energy, immersive team-building experience at Great Big Game Show. For a larger group, consider a magic show or one of the iconic Cirque du Soleil productions.
There’s also the opportunity for your group to enjoy the best in live sports. The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights always put on a great show for fans at T-Mobile Arena.
After the game, bring your group over to Bottle Blonde on the Las Vegas Strip for rooftop views, live music, socializing, bottle service packages, custom menus and even VIP setups.
And beyond shows and games, there’s no shortage of can’t-miss Las Vegas attractions for your group to explore. Las Vegas is the city to be when planning your events, expos or meetings, delivering value like no place else. Plan your next event here and see why Vegas Means Business.