Registration up for July Las Vegas Market

World Market Center officials are gearing up for another successful show, taking place July 30 – August 3, reporting that buyer pre-registration is tracking more than 20 percent higher than the 2006 July Market.

“July’s Market will be the largest show to date in World Market Center’s history. We have a number of exciting events and new debuts planned and are preparing for another summer blockbuster in Las Vegas,” said Dana Andrew, director of marketing and public relations for WMC. “Buyers are eager to attend our July Market and take part in the momentum of World Market Center, as evidenced with the continued growth in registration.”

On the exhibitor side, WMC is seeing equally promising signs for a strong summer show. There is a significant number of new product introductions by manufacturers and the debut of several exciting pavilions and new companies, making July Market a “must-attend” event.

Retailers, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals planning to attend the Summer 2007 installment of Las Vegas Market this July are encouraged to plan in advance and register on-line in order to receive their badge before the show.

WMC’s registration Web site continues to offer the fast-track option called “Quick Reg,” which makes signing up for July Market even easier. Attendees who have attended a past Market are given a unique Market ID code, which is designed to accelerate the registration process, giving users the ability to quickly verify information online and order their badge for July. For new registrants, the process is also more expedient than in the past.

“Our attendees are busy professionals and we know how important it is for them to get registered and get into the show from the moment they step foot at our Market,” said Michelle Monteferrante, director of tradeshow operations for WMC. “We feel the registration system addresses the needs of our guests and ensures the experience is as efficient as possible.”

In addition to a streamlined registration Web site, Market officials will continue to offer increased points of service and registration counters, increased staffing, earlier on-site registration for exhibitors and an extended cut-off date for badge mailing for the July Market.

Still, to ensure buyers do not wait in line once they get to Las Vegas Market, organizers encourage early registration. Buyers must register before July 13 in order to get their badge mailed to them, but Monteferrante acknowledges “sooner is better.”

New registrants will be asked to furnish their credentials upon registering in order to attend the Market. This maintains the integrity of Las Vegas Market as a trade-only venue and event. Registration is free to members of the home furnishings and gift industries.

When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through WMC’s online hotel block. Exhibitors and attendees can now go online to book hotel rooms at discounted rates as low as $60 using the real-time reservation system. In order to ensure the best availability, all attendees should book their hotel rooms early.

To register and book hotels rooms, visit www.LasVegasMarket.com or call 888-WMC-SHOW (962-7469).

Las Vegas Market takes place July 30 – August 3 at WMC and Pavilions. The trade show will be held at the Sands Expo and opens on July 31. In all, the July 2007 Market will be the largest Las Vegas Market yet with more than 3.5 million square feet of permanent and temporary exhibits.