WHY LAS VEGAS?

Las Vegas is one of the world’s leading destinations for business travel and meetings. It is designed to accommodate large groups and therefore provides great value to attendees.

• Accommodations — Las Vegas offers the best group value proposition in the world. The COLLABORATE 10 organizers have negotiated extremely favorable rates in a range of prices with the official conference hotels, which will put you closest to the center of the event.
• Accessibility — With more than 900 flights per day and non-stop service from 130+ US cities, Las Vegas is easy on your time and budget.
• Location — McCarran International Airport is conveniently located just one mile from Las Vegas Boulevard and approximately 2 miles from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
• Transportation — The close proximity of Las Vegas hotels, in many cases, eliminates the need for transportation as delegates can walk to many destinations. When staying within the COLLABORATE 10 hotel block, you can take advantage of complimentary monorail.
• Increased Networking Opportunities - On average, attendance increases 14% in Las Vegas, and contrary to popular belief research also shows that attendees spend more time in meetings and on the trade show floor when programs are held in Las Vegas.  (source to note –
  www. vegasmeansbusiness.com)

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST CONFERENCE TRAVEL OPTIONS IN LAS VEGAS

COLLABORATE 10 Lodging

For both convenience and value, the best hotel options are through the conference hotels.  Below are the options that each user group has to offer attendees once they’ve registered for the conference.  Attendees must register first to receive the online booking information as no initial reservations will be taken over the phone.  Click here to see what group you should register with. Please ensure your housing information comes from the user group you register with as there can be illegal housing companies from the area attempting to make contact.

*Mandalay Bay

Rates start at $199 per night

*THEhotel at Mandalay Bay

Rates start at $229 per night

Luxor

Rates start at $70 per night

**Excalibur (Government Only)

Rates start at $59 per night

*Receive FREE airfare toward a future visit when you stay at Mandalay Bay and THEhotel.  Some restrictions apply.

**Excalibur rooms are for government employees only. Upon check in, guest must show their government ID to prove they are a government employee. Failure to show ID will result in a dropped room reservation. Please note the resort fee is optional. Any changes that need to be made to reservations are complimentary for COLLABORATE 10 attendees.

Airport

When making airline reservations, book your flight to the McCarran International Airport.

• You may obtain information at the General Information Counter, which is located next to Baggage Claim Carousel 8. Counter hours are 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., daily. 

Shuttles/Limousine Services

A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available at McCarran and are located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7-13. Please note that there are both group shuttle and "for-hire" stretch limousine services.

Shuttles to conference hotels located on the strip start at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip.

Walk-up limousine service starts at $55.00 and up.

Taxis

A taxi from the McCarran International Airport to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is approximately $10 - $15 USD. Taxis are not required to accept credit cards.

Taxis may be reserved in advance through the following companies:

• Checker/Yellow Cab           PH:  +1.702.873.2000
• ACE Cab                               PH:  +1.702.736.8383
• Nellis Cab Company          PH:  +1.702.248.1111

Driving Directions from McCarran International Airport

Click here for maps and directions from the airport.

Parking

Parking is available at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center free-of-charge. Entrance to the parking lot is off of Russell Road.