Trade Show News

Las Vegas saw a 3.2% increase in convention attendance in April 2026, reaching 592,100 attendees, driven by events such as the National Association of Broadcasters convention and Coverings trade show. This rise occurred despite a 1.8% decline in overall visitation to the city. The report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority indicates a strong performance for the convention sector.

Despite a slight dip in overall visitor volume in April 2026, Las Vegas casino revenue increased, with convention attendance rising by 3.2%. This indicates a shift towards higher-value visitors and the stabilizing role of conventions and major events.

Despite an overall tourism decline in 2025, UNLV economists project a rebound for Las Vegas in 2026 with 40.5 million visitors, noting a 10.1% year-to-date increase in convention attendance.

Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash deal valued at $17.6 billion, a significant consolidation of hotel inventory and meeting space that will impact event organizers in Las Vegas. This merger unites two hospitality powerhouses with deep roots in the meetings industry.

A UNLV economist forecasts 40.5 million visitors to Las Vegas in 2026, a 5% increase from 2025, with convention attendance up 10% or nearly 250,000 more attendees year-over-year.

Castle Exhibits, a trade show booth builder in Las Vegas, is helping businesses maximize their impact at major events by offering custom-designed booths, exhibit rentals, and full-service support. The article emphasizes the critical role of strategic booth design in attracting attendees and generating leads at Las Vegas's numerous trade shows and conventions.

Ashley Farkas has been promoted to Vice President of Public Relations, Hospitality at MGM Resorts International, a key player in Las Vegas's hospitality and convention sector.

Richard Curran, CEO & President of Expo Convention Contractors, received the “Business Leadership Excellence Award” at the CXO 2.0 Conference, held from April 7-9, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The award recognized his excellence in event leadership, operational growth, and industry innovation.

MGM Resorts is seeking a Convention Setup Supervisor for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, responsible for the daily operations, setup, and tear-down of conventions, meetings, and banquets. The role involves maintaining client rapport and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Allied Universal Event Services is actively hiring Event Security personnel for major conventions, trade shows, and concerts in Las Vegas. The company offers part-time, flexible work opportunities for individuals interested in crowd management and event staffing.

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group lists several upcoming trade shows in Las Vegas for June 2026, including AEC INNOVATE (June 16-18 at Aria Resort & Casino), InfoComm (June 17-19 at Las Vegas Convention Center), and ALOA Security Expo & Convention (June 21-27 at South Point Hotel & Casino).

The SEMA show, scheduled for November 3-6 at the newly refurbished Las Vegas Convention Center, is nearly sold out, with over 1 million net square feet of exhibit space already committed. More than 2,000 brands are expected to exhibit at the event.

Customer Contact Week (CCW) Las Vegas, the industry's largest customer contact gathering, is scheduled for June 22-25, 2026, at Caesars Forum. The event will feature notable keynote speakers including Shaquille O'Neal and Lisa Vanderpump.

Customer Contact Week (CCW), the industry's largest customer contact gathering, announced its flagship event, CCW Las Vegas, will be held June 22-25, 2026, at Caesars Forum. The event will feature keynote speakers including Shaquille O'Neal and Lisa Vanderpump, focusing on AI innovation and customer experience.

JCK, a major jewelry trade show, is scheduled to run from May 29 to June 1, 2026, in Las Vegas.

Green Valley Ranch Resort has unveiled newly renovated meeting and convention spaces and introduced 'The Lawn,' a new outdoor event venue, as part of its ongoing $200 million property-wide transformation. The expanded event portfolio can host gatherings of up to 5,000 attendees.

The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) has completed a transformative renovation across its Central, North, and South Halls, introducing modernized infrastructure and a new 100,000-square-foot Grand Lobby. This upgrade aims to enhance the attendee experience and improve flow for major events like the SEMA Show, scheduled for November 3-6, 2026.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) actively promotes Las Vegas as a global meetings destination, highlighting the recently completed $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This renovation, which debuted at CES 2026, enhances the city's infrastructure for large-scale events.

Cvent recognized the Industrial Event Space of Las Vegas as the leading meeting venue in North America, with Area15 ranking fifth. These rankings are designed to assist meeting planners in selecting event locations for 2026 and beyond.