Frequently Asked Questions

Twice a year, thousands of home and gift industry professionals come to Las Vegas Market to source gift, furniture, bedding, lighting, flooring, and home decor from more than 4,000 brands. Here’s some of what you need to know about the most comprehensive cross-category market in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

Market Registration

Who attends Las Vegas Market?

Las Vegas Market is open to members of the home furnishings, gift and design trades, including but not limited to retailers, buyers, interior designers, architects, specifiers, purchasing companies, etc. Proof of trade status is required to complete your Las Vegas Market registration. Accepted credentials include: copy of an industry-related business license; industry business card; or copies of past purchase orders/invoices from a current Las Vegas Market exhibitor. State- or government-issued photo identification is required. Registration requests will be pended until appropriate documentation is received.

How do I prove my trade professional status?

Las Vegas Market is open to members of the apparel, home furnishings, gift and design trades, including but not limited to retailers, buyers, interior designers, architects, specifiers, purchasing companies, etc. Las Vegas Market is a trade-only show. Attendees must provide:

The 2023 Buyer Credentials are:

Business Credentials PLUS Individual Designer/Buyer Credentials

Company Issued photo badge with company name and registrant name listed.
URL to website that shows your name and affiliation to the company.
Copy of pay stub, W2, or 1099 with sensitive information removed, i.e., social security number

*Please note, letters of employment will not be accepted nor handwritten business cards.

Plus, one of the following showing your company provides retail or services in the industry:

Copy of interior designer license or certification
Copy of architectural license
Copies of two (2) invoices from the last 6 months, showing large volume purchases in the apparel, furniture, home decor, gift, or design industries. Purchase amounts and seller's names must be clearly legible on the copies, as well as your name and company name on each page
Active company website

How do I pre-register for Market?

We request everyone to register before arriving to Market. Be sure you upload any necessary credentials prior to arriving onsite. Please monitor your email box for updated messages to ensure your registration is complete. Visit our registration page for information.

What credentials do I need to provide during registration?

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Copy of BUSINESS CARD showing industry affiliation with company name, registrant’s name, mailing or business address, website (if applicable), and telephone and/or email address
URL to website that shows your name and affiliation to the company
Copy of Company ID with company name and registrant name listed
Paystub

*Please note, letters of employment will not be accepted nor handwritten business cards

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Copy of current retail business license showing company involved in the furniture, home décor, gift or design industries (if the company name does not clearly show the connection to the industry, please include a separate letter on company letterhead explaining industry affiliation or your purpose for attending the show as a buyer)
Copy of interior designer license or certification
Copy of architectural license
Copies of two (2) invoices from the last 6 months, showing large volume purchases in the furniture, home décor, gift or design industries. Purchase amounts and seller's names must be clearly legible on the copies, as well as your name and company name on each page.

When will my registration request be approved?

Registration requests will be pended until appropriate documentation is received. You can submit the proof of status during the online registration process. If you do not have all the credentials ready at the time of registration you can log back into the Registration Resource Center and upload them. Once documentation is provided, it can take up to 1 week to approve.

How do I get my badge?

If you’ve pre-registered online, you’ll receive a Scan & Go QR code prior to market through email or the new @MARKET app*. When you arrive, simply scan your code at any of the registration desks and present photo identification to receive your badge.

*App available to Buyers on iOS only.

How can I get a copy of my registration confirmation?

You can login to our Registration Resource Center with your email and badge number:

You can obtain a copy of your email
Update contact information, title, address, email and business phone number
Book housing

Registration Resource Center

Does it cost to attend Las Vegas Market?

There is no cost to attend Las Vegas Market for buyers and media. Buyers may bring up to two (2) guests at a rate of $50 per person. Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers, including Manufacturer Representatives, Independent Representatives, or Suppliers to the Las Vegas Market exhibitors who do not register under an exhibiting company roster may register for a fee of $50 per approved registration.

Where should I stay in Las Vegas during Market?

Las Vegas Market offers a range of world-class hotel options at properties throughout Las Vegas. Visit our Hotels page for details and to reserve your room.

What will I find at Las Vegas Market?

More than 5.4 million square feet of permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits that feature the latest furniture, bedding, casual/outdoor, home décor, and gift products from more than 4,000 exhibitors and brands.

Logistics

Once I arrive in Las Vegas, how do I get around?

There are many ways to get to Market from Harry Reid International Airport. Taxis are available outside baggage claim; rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available from level 2M of the Terminal 1 Parking Garage or the Valet level of the Terminal 3 parking garage; or take a shuttle.

I'm driving to Market, so where do I park?

There are a variety on onsite and nearby parking locations at Las Vegas Market. Attendees may also use our complimentary shuttle service that conveniently takes attendees to and from select host hotels and Market.

How can I easily navigate the Las Vegas Market campus?

Las Vegas Market offers myriad tools to help you maximize your time at Market. Printed exhibitor directories are available at all information and welcome desks.

Download the @Market App for enhanced navigation and map features simplify going from building to building and provide step-by-step directions.

Where can I find a map of the Las Vegas Market campus?

Download a map, as well as, building floorplans, here.

What attendance guidelines and policies do I need to know about?

Important Las Vegas Market policies include:

Market badges must be worn at all times.
Children under age 12 are not permitted to attend. Strollers are prohibited.
Las Vegas Market welcomes individuals with their documented service animals.
Solicitation of product and product samples is not permitted at Las Vegas Market.
Showroom photography policies vary. Please check with showrooms prior to taking photos.
Attendees are asked to check luggage while at Las Vegas Market. Click here for bag check locations. Strollers are prohibited during Market.
Sample sales are discouraged during Market. Any samples purchased may not leave the showrooms during business hours and must be accompanied by a merchandise form. Purchases made in the Immediate Delivery (Cash & Carry) section of the Gift & Home Temporaries are the exception.
No smoking is permitted on showroom floors, in stairwells or in elevator lobbies.
Smoking is allowed only in approved outdoor spaces.

On-site Amenities

What on-campus amenities are available?

Las Vegas Market is known for its on-campus amenities, accommodations and conveniences, including free Wi-Fi; business centers; wheelchair and scooter rentals; ATMs; a wide variety of dining options and more. Please visit our amenities page for additional information.

Where can I find information on ADA and Service Animal policies?

Please visit our Accessibility and ADA page for ANDMORE policy information, including details about comfort animals.

Where can I eat at Las Vegas Market?

Visit our restaurants and dining page for food and beverage options during market.

Las Vegas Design Center

What is the Las Vegas Design Center?

The Las Vegas Design Center is a to-the-trade design facility located on the first two floors of World Market Center Building A.

Who can visit the Las Vegas Design Center?

Trade professionals and the general public can access Las Vegas Design Center and its showrooms anytime during regular business hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. During the bi-annual Las Vegas Market, LVDC showrooms are closed to the public.

What credentials are required to enter the Las Vegas Design Center?

To enter the showrooms in the Las Vegas Design Center, buyers must provide: a current retail business license or federal resale tax certificate (VAT for international businesses); an imprinted, personalized business card for each buyer in your group; and a state- or government-issued photo identification. Designers and architects must present: a current state- or government-issued certification or current retail business license; a business card; and a state- of government-issued photo identification.

Can consumers visit the Las Vegas Design Center?

Consumers can access the Las Vegas Design Center between Markets using a service called Design Salon. Twice a year, individual showrooms are open to the public for sample sales. Visit the Las Vegas Design Center events calendar for specific dates and times, as well as a list of participating showrooms.

Do I have to pay to enter the Las Vegas Design Center?

Admission to LVDC is free to qualified buyers, interior designers and their clients, and Design Salon visitors.