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IBIE Logistics
Where to Stay, How to Get There
What you need to know before you head to IBIE this fall.
BY ANNIE HOLLON
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Attendees can simplify their hotel experience through IBIE’s partnership with onPeak. Whether you’re a regular or a newbie to IBIE, finding a place to stay and planning transportation are aspects of the tradeshow experience that attendees can’t let slip through the cracks. Though September may feel like it’s a ways off, planning ahead is crucial to ensure that traveling to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) — and resting at the end of a long show day — are the least of your worries.
HOTELS
Finding a place to stay has been simplified through IBIE’s partnership with onPeak. Through the Expo’s official housing partner, attendees can book special hotel rates and travel discounts at select Las Vegas hotels. By booking with onPeak, attendees and exhibitors can choose from hotel options with the flexibility to adjust their reservations without penalty and additional fees.
Those interested can use onPeak’s reservation website to book their stay through the links provided on the Book Hotel tab on IBIE’s website, which has specific links for attendees and exhibitors looking to secure their accommodations. This page also has links to additional contact information
The Las Vegas Monorail connects to 10 major resort properties and the LVCC.
for onPeak, FAQs, safety resources and more.
IBIE works exclusively with onPeak, the only hotel provider endorsed by the Expo. While other third-party companies may offer hotel assistance, IBIE encourages those choosing to book housing accommodations elsewhere to verify credentials and independently confirm reservations will be honored.
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
When international attendees register for the Expo, they will receive a confirmation email with a link to request an invitation letter for a visa, as well as delivery options for said letter. Note that visa letters are dependent on an IBIE 2022 registration; attendees will not receive a letter unless they have registered .
At the show, an International Trade Center will be provided for international attendees. The lounge, open during IBIE hours, offers complimentary refreshments and meeting areas available to all attendees with an international badge
designation unless accompanied by sponsoring company personnel.
LVCC UPGRADES
At the LVCC, IBIE will be one of the first shows to take place in the brandnew West Hall. The addition adds 1.4 million sq. ft. to the convention center and includes interactive digital signage, video walls and a new food hall. People attending this year’s Expo can find the registration housed within this part of the center. Throughout the North and West Halls, attendees will find IBIEducate, food courts and the pick-up/drop-off areas for taxis, Uber and Lyft.
The West Hall also houses one of several transportation options available to attendees: the LVCC Loop. A product of Tesla founder Elon Musk, this first-of-its-kind, underground transportation features three passenger stations that connect the West Hall with the other LVCC halls. By taking the Loop, what would be a 25-minute walk is reduced to a 2-minute drive. This system can transport more than 4,400 attendees per hour.
TRANSPORTATION: CARS
Externally, there are a number of options for getting to and from the Expo this fall. For those interested in driving themselves around town, Avis Rent-ACar is offering IBIE 2022 participants special discounted rates.
Parking is available at the LVCC for $10 per car, per day. Parking in the Silver and Bronze lots are first come, first serve, with same-day reentry available with a parking receipt. In the Diamond, Rivera and Silver 1 lots, attendees can pay $10 per car, per day for in-and-out privileges. Silver 1 is closest to the North Hall, and the Diamond lot is closest to the West Hall. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft have drop-off locations in the Silver and Blue lots.
TRANSPORTATION: MONORAIL
For a simple transportation option around the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail runs along the resort
corridor. The trains are a zero-emission, 100% electric alternative to navigating Sin City. On average, the Monorail carries 67,000 passengers during tradeshows like IBIE, the equivalent of 22,334 taxi trips.
The trains have seven stations, including one at the LVCC, and connections at 10 major resort properties. The trains arrive at each station every 4 to 8 minutes. Like the 2019 Expo, there is a special IBIE rate for some of the pass options, which will be available for purchase closer to the event.
Visitors can purchase paper Monorail tickets at touch-screen ticket vending machines at the entrance of each station or at customer service offices. Note that these machines only offer a $5 single ride ticket, a $13 unlimited 24-hour pass and a $29 unlimited threeday pass. Additional ticket types can be purchased online or at the customer service offices.
Digital tickets are available for purchase in advance online through a desktop, tablet or mobile device and in Las Vegas through a mobile device. If purchased online, an electronic ticket will be sent via email. This ticket features a QR code to scan directly at the fare gates. These tickets can also be printed at home and scanned at the gate. Those who use Google Pay can purchase and save tickets to their smartphone, which can be tapped at the fare gate to enter.
For additional information regarding logistics for the expo, visit IBIE’s website at www.bakingexpo.com. CB
HOTELS
www.bakingexpo.com/why-attend/book-hotel
Contact information ibie@onpeak.com 855-992-3353 312-527-7300 (International)
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
www.bakingexpo.com/international/visa-and-travel-information/
For additional questions or more information, contact Anjia Nicolaidis, IBIE’s international specialist, at anjia@bakingexpo.com
RENTAL CAR
Avis Rent-A-Car is offering a discount for IBIE 2022 participants. Those interested can call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 and ask for the IBIE Avis Worldwide Discount number D006356.
MONORAIL
TRAIN HOURS: Friday - Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight) Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
MONORAIL STATIONS: SAHARA Las Vegas Westgate Las Vegas Convention Center Harrah’s & The Linq Flamingo & Caesars Palace Bally’s & Paris MGM Grand www.lvmonorail.com/route-map
