Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market to Run February 9 to 13
Las Vegas – World Market Center Las Vegas today announced that the Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market will take place from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2009. Market officials say these Market dates best align with exhibitor business cycles, relieve industry show conflicts and fall during a period in which Las Vegas hotel rates are more favorable for U.S. and international attendees.
“We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customer base, and adjusting our Market schedule is one way of doing that,” said World Market Center Las Vegas President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Maricich. “In evaluating optimal product introduction schedules, buyer and exhibitor commitments, the international show calendar, as well as the opportunity to negotiate the best hotel rates in Las Vegas for our attendees, we identified Feb. 9 to 13 as an ideal time to host Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market.”
With the highly anticipated summer opening of Building C at World Market Center, the world’s fastest growing trade complex has the ability to concentrate every exhibitor and buyer on its ultra-modern, integrated 57-acre campus in Las Vegas. No longer restricted by the availability of premium off-site exhibition space, Maricich says World Market Center has greater flexibility than ever before in establishing event dates.
“The global footprint of Las Vegas Market is phenomenal, and last January was no exception having seen an increase of 60 percent in the number of international buyers in attendance, representing more than 100 countries. In particular, Las Vegas has quickly grown to be the preferred U.S. Market among Canadian, Latin and South American buyers evident by the influx of attendees from these regions each show,” said Maricich. “In addition, given the strong interest from Europe in the Las Vegas Market, a shift to February eliminates an overlap with European shows. That coupled with the highly favorable exchange rate, further enhances participation of European buyers at Las Vegas Market, whom will be well received by our exhibitors as it represents new incremental business.”
Maricich says the new dates also reflect World Market Center’s commitment to growing the gift segment in Las Vegas. Hosting Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market in February allows premier gift buyers and exhibitors to avoid that segment’s already rigorous January event calendar. Additionally, the February dates strategically position Winter 2009 Las Vegas Market just days from the Surfaces convention, allowing floor coverings/rug buyers the opportunity to conveniently attend both Las Vegas shows.
The Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market is scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 1, 2008, and early registration and hotel bookings are currently available on-line. For more information about World Market Center Las Vegas, including leasing or exhibiting opportunities, please visit www.LasVegasMarket.com.
About World Market Center Las Vegas
World Market Center Las Vegas is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom and trade complex in Las Vegas. When fully built, at 12 million square feet in 8 buildings, World Market Center will be the largest trade show complex in the world. The $3 billion, state-of-the-art campus will showcase furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, area rugs, home textile and related segments, as well as the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) open year-round to the trade. World Market Center produces the semi-annual Las Vegas Market and is the fastest growing home furnishings trade show in the world.
