McCormick Place vs. Rosemont: Which Chicago Venue Is Your Show At?
Chicago is one of the few major trade show markets that genuinely splits between two unrelated venues — and unlike most cities, picking the wrong one can mean a 20-mile trip across town rather than a five-minute walk. Before you book a hotel, confirm which venue your show is actually at. McCormick Place — the […]
First-Time Exhibitor’s Guide: What to Book Before Your First Trade Show
Your first trade show as an exhibitor comes with a checklist that’s mostly about the booth — signage, giveaways, badge scanners, shipping the display crates on time. The logistics around it get less attention, and they’re usually where things go wrong first. Here’s what to lock down before you’re two weeks out and scrambling. 1. […]
Convention Center Drive vs. the Strip: Where to Stay for a Las Vegas Trade Show
Almost every major trade show in Las Vegas runs at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) — a three-hall, 2.5-million-square-foot complex on Paradise Road, one block east of the Strip. But “near the LVCC” splits into two genuinely different options, and which one is right for your team depends more on what kind of show […]
7 Trade Show Hotel Booking Mistakes That Cost Exhibitors Money
Booking hotels for a trade show looks simple until you’re the one responsible for a team’s rooms, budget, and sanity three weeks before the show floor opens. Here are the mistakes that come up again and again — and how to avoid each one. 1. Waiting until the exhibitor kit reminds you Most exhibitor kits […]
How to Book Group Hotel Rates for a Trade Show (Without Overpaying)
If you’re booking hotel rooms for a team attending or exhibiting at a trade show, the price you pay can vary wildly depending on how — and when — you book. A group of ten rooms booked six months out can cost half what the same rooms cost two weeks before the show. Here’s how […]