Online registration, host hotels open for Winter Market

World Market Center, the world’s fastest growing home furnishings event, is inviting retailers, designers, manufacturers, members of the media and other industry professionals to pre-register and book their hotels online for the 2008 Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.

Those planning to attend Winter Market can choose from economy lodging, boutique properties and luxurious accommodations — all available to Market participants at significant savings through WMC’s host hotel program offered online.

“Our Winter Market is the first major home furnishings event of the year, and it has proven itself as an exceptionally strong buying market for retailers around the world,” said Michelle Monteferrante, vice president of trade show operations, WMC. “Home furnishings industry professionals who intend to take part in an incredible line up of educational opportunities, exciting specially themed events and hundreds of new product introductions from more than 1,200 exhibiting companies will want to plan well in advance to attend the next Las Vegas Market.”

Winter Las Vegas Market will feature nearly 3 million square feet of permanent showrooms in two buildings, showcasing some of the biggest and best brands in home furnishings. In addition, hundreds of companies will be located within the expansive Pavilions, located on the WMC campus, as well temporary exhibits at MGM Grand with five distinctive show sections covering nearly 350,000 square feet.

Market officials have negotiated rates at a variety of properties, including off-strip lodging options with rooms as low as $40 per night. Complimentary M-Line shuttle service will be offered all week from all host hotels to WMC’s campus and MGM Grand.

The Winter 2008 Las Vegas Market hotel partners and nightly rates for locations served by WMC’s complimentary M-Line Shuttle Service are as follows:
• Bally’s Las Vegas – $158
• Bellagio – $375
• Excalibur – $99
• Four Queens – $95
• Golden Nugget – $147
• Hilton Grand Vacations – $179
• Las Vegas Hilton – $119
• Mandalay Bay – $253
• MGM Grand* – $195
• Monte Carlo – $109
• Paris Las Vegas – $188
• Renaissance – $209
• Sahara – $65
• Signature @ MGM Grand – $259
• Westin Casuarina– $185
• Wynn Las Vegas – $349
*MGM Grand is the location of Las Vegas Market’s temporary exhibits.

“MGM Grand will serve as our host hotel for Winter Market, and at less than $200 per night, it is a terrific choice for attendees due to its close proximity to the temporary exhibits, in addition to its world-class amenities and unparalleled dining options,” Monteferrante said.

The following Vegas Favorites hotel partners offer discounted rates, but are not served by WMC’s complimentary M-Line Shuttle Service:
• Boulder Station – $69
• Palace Station – $89
• Sam’s Town – $40

Attendees are strongly encouraged to book their hotel rooms early to ensure availability and the best selection. Exhibitors and attendees can go online now to book hotel rooms at discounted rates using the real-time reservation system at www.lasvegasmarket.com. There is no minimum stay at any of the properties and all hotels require a one-night deposit.

“Those who pre-register before the deadline for mailing badges won’t need to take time waiting in line once they arrive at Market, and they also arrive better informed,” Monteferrante added. “We are able to communicate in advance the latest information on new product, informative seminars and incredible special events. We can also provide advance information about parking and M-line shuttles.”

To register, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com or call (866) 229-3574. To book your hotel, visit the Web site or call (800) 974-9833.