Wednesday 30 July 2014

Las Vegas Convention Vendors And Trade Shows

By Miranda Sweeney


A number of conferences, seminars and workshops take place in the city of Las Vegas. When one thinks of Las Vegas Convention Vendors, one does not often think of the vendors having a focused event. Depending on the length, style and type of conference, vending booths are often quite varied when it comes products and services.

As there are many different types of events which take place in the city each year, there are opportunities for vendors from all over the world. Whether setting up as a non-profit booth, or one which is designed to make money, it is important that the product or service be in line with the theme of the event. When this is the case, events are often far more successful when it comes to overall sales.

For example, a vending booth at a magic festival or trade show is most likely going to carry special effects type products. Whether that be costumes, dice, make up, masks, playing cards or other tricks of the trade. Whereas, an electronics trade show is going to offer more in the way of cameras, phones, tools and other technological gadgets, some not even available on the open market. The Adult Entertainment Awards on the other hand is more likely to have pornographic magazines, videos and sex toys.

In large part, this is because of the association between fantasy and science fiction. Fantasy has a great deal related to sci-fi so if there are fantasy workshops at an event, chances are there are also science fiction fans. These fans often purchase goods and services from many different vendors. As a result, these vendors now know and understand what fans like and often stock booths accordingly.

At other times, new vendors may be confused on what items are offered at different events. When this is the case, it is easy to find out. Simply contact the vending association putting on the show and ask. Otherwise, what might have sold at one event may go unsold at another. It is also good for those planning on vending at future events to visit current booths so as to not duplicate product.

Whether a large conference like the annual electronics showcase, or a small gathering like a poetry festival, it is often good to have vendors and vending tables. These tables are generally staffed either by group members or hired staff. It is important to consider this and other overhead cost when pricing materials for sale at the booth.

Some events are infamous for the parties surrounding the main events of the conference. These include LGBT oriented conferences, science fiction conventions and others. It is important that when attending these parties or other events that what "happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Confidentiality while not a given fact, is often a good rule of thumb when it comes to talking about private events. A rule that is especially true in LGBT circles in which some individuals may not even be out to parents much less colleagues, friends and co-workers.

"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" is a good slogan though not always true. If advertising never made it out of Las Vegas, then many businesses would be out of business. It is for this reason, so many vendors want to vend at events in the city.




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