FAQs
GENERAL FAQS
What types of products are being shown?
The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show provides a comprehensive product selection from top-named companies in every category, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, t-shirts, beach items, coastal and nautical, lake, mountain and lodge, ski-themed products, destination, resort and tourist merchandise, logo products, shell items, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more.
Who is exhibiting?
As the national show for the souvenir industry, the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show gives you the perfect opportunity to see the best in the industry. To see who exhibited in 2022, you can visit our
online exhibitor page.
*2023 exhibitor list coming soon!
*2023 exhibitor list coming soon!
What special events / features take place during the show?
Click here to view 2022 special events.
2023 Special Events coming soon!
Why should I attend the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show?
From best-selling brands to up-and-coming artists - the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show is THE place to find top-selling souvenir and resort products that promise to differentiate your store from the rest. With the largest selection of resources under one roof, you’ll boost your bottom line and make customers for life with the products you’ll find at the upcoming show.
If this is your first time attending, click here for some helpful tips.
How can I rent a scooter/wheelchair?
Requests for wheelchair and scooter rentals for use during shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center can be made through Scootaround at 1-888-441-7575 or on their website at scootaround.com. Scootaround will deliver the scooter or wheelchair to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Location pickup will be Level 1 of the South Hall at the FedEx office.
If you are renting for longer than the show days, October 4-7, Scootaround will inform you of a location pickup.
How can I purchase tickets for the Las Vegas shows, entertainment, and events?
Head over to the official Visit Las Vegas website for a schedule of shows and events happening on and off the strip during your trip in October. You can purchase tickets through the website.
REGISTRATION FAQS
What is the pre-registration deadline?
You are encouraged to pre-register early so you can receive updates and important news about the show. It will also help reduce your wait time on-site. To stay informed on when registration opens, please complete our interested in attending form.
What are the qualifications to attend?
The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show is open to the trade only. To maintain the professional environment of the show, children under the age of 14 years and strollers are strongly discouraged.
New /first-time attendees should be prepared to present the following along with your express badge to gain admission to the show: 1 form of personal ID and 2 forms of business ID, which can include copy of business license, sales tax id number, payroll stub, company check, company credit card, vendor invoice, business card, letterhead or other printed collateral with company name. (Please note: 1 form of personal ID and 1 form of business ID is required for each additional employee.)
The photography of any exhibit is expressly prohibited without the written consent of the exhibitor.
TRAVEL FAQS
How can I book my hotel?
Be sure to use the official housing company for the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Connections Housing, to secure the lowest rates. Housing link coming soon!
BUYER BEWARE! Connections Housing is the only approved, official housing vendor for the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show. We understand that unauthorized housing companies may be contacting you advertising cheaper rates and may imply or claim an affiliation with the show or Clarion Events. Unfortunately, some past attendees and exhibitors have fallen prey to these companies and they have either: lost significant deposits, been relocated with little or no warning, have not had the guest rooms they thought they had booked, or have not received reservations at the hotel they had thought were confirmed. So be sure to book your room through Connections Housing!
EXHIBITOR FAQS
How can I exhibit at the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show?
For more information on becoming an exhibitor and to download the show prospectus with pricing,
click here. You can contact any member of our sales team.
What is included in my booth package?
10x10 Booth Package
- 500lbs drayage per 10x10 booth shipped in advance to designated advanced warehouse**
- 8' high back drape (black)
- 8' high side drape (black)
- One (1) wastebasket
- One (1) Exhibitor ID sign
- One (1) carpet (gray)
- Two (2) draped tables (black) (choice of 4', 6' or 8' - you must complete the booth package order form in the exhibitor service kit to designate table size)
- Two (2) side chairs
- Directory listing
- Marketing materials to promote your booth
5x10 Booth Package
- 250lbs drayage per 5x10 booth shipped in advance to designated advanced warehouse**
- 8' high back drape (black)
- 8' high side drape (black)
- One (1) wastebasket
- One (1) Exhibitor ID sign
- One (1) carpet (gray)
- One (1) draped table (black) (choice of 4', 6' or 8' - you must complete the booth package order form in the exhibitor service kit to designate table size)
- One (1) side chair
- Directory listing
- Marketing materials to promote your booth
**Freight shipped to show site via common carrier and/or POV will be subject to material handling fees
Each Emerging Marketplace
- One (1) 8'L x 40" table (white)
- One (1) stool
- One (1) wastebasket
- One (1) ID sign
- Directory listing
- Marketing materials to promote your booth
Native American
Each 10'x10' booth includes:
- 8' high back drape (black)
- 8' high side drape (black)
- One (1) wastebasket
- One (1) Exhibitor ID sign
- One (1) carpet (gray)
- POV pass to self-unload at convention center
- Directory listing
- Marketing materials to promote your booth
How do I update my exhibitor listing? What comes with my exhibitor listing?
- Please click here for a video introduction to the exhibitor portal and instructions on how to update your exhibitor listing.
- Log in to the Exhibitor Portal using the business password you received in your confirmation email to change your listing. Please contact your Exhibitor Services Manager, Katherine Adams for assistance. *Exhibitor Portal link and login info coming this summer
- Next: Click ‘Manage Company Listing.' This is where you will be able to add or update your company’s details, profile, logo, keywords, social links and select the appropriate categories for your company.
- Keep in mind that the length of your profile is limited to a character count based on your exhibitor listing level. Want more characters? Consider upgrading your listing by contacting Katherine Adams.
- It’s important to utilize your keywords! These along with your product categories are how our attendees find YOUR COMPANY on the floor!
- Click SAVE and you’re all done! IF there are any errors, the system will let you know what needs to be fixed.
- The final stage in building out a COMPLETE listing is to upload your show specials, product images for the Product Preview Guide if you have purchased images to be included, and addition line form if you are bringing additional lines to the show.
Is insurance required?
Yes. A requirement of exhibiting at Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show 2023 is for ALL exhibitors to carry liability insurance throughout the Exhibition. The deadline for submitting the Certificate indicating adequate insurance coverage is August 22, 2023. Even if Exhibitor hires an EAC, Exhibitor still must supply its own Certificate of Liability Insurance. ALL EAC’s must submit an application form with a certificate of insurance prior to deadline to be approved by show management. Exhibitor's insurance carrier must issue such Certificate of Liability Insurance. A sample insurance form can be found in the exhibitor manual.
To ensure that the Certificate of Liability Insurance has the correct information required, please make sure your certificate includes the following information.
AMOUNT SUGGESTED: One (1) Million Dollars
Under the Certificate Holder, please include:
Clarion Events, Inc. / Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show 2023
6 Research Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Under Description of Operations, please include:
All activities related to Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, October 2-8, 2023
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Please click HERE for our full insurance policy.
May I move-in my own booth materials?
FREIGHT MOVING EXHIBITORS MAY PERFORM (Hand Carry Policy)
- Exhibitors may hand carry their merchandise from their vehicle.
- All vehicles must be parked in a parking lot; curbside parking is not allowed.
- The use of hand carts and dollies is not allowed.
- This service is for those who have small items that will fit on a 3'x4' push cart in one trip. If your materials require more than one trip (per vehicle), you will not qualify for this service and will be charged the regular material handling rates.
- Delivery must be made in a POV (privately owned vehcile). A POV is considered to be any vehicle that is primarly designed to transport passengers, not cargo nor freight. Examples include pick-up trucks, passenger vans, cars and SUV's.
- A cartload is 8 pieces or less, with a total weight of less than 150 lbs. There is only one cartload allowed per vehicle. Deliveries over 150 lbs will be charges ar the regular material handling rates.
- Cartload services are not included in the complimentary freight allowance.
When are the move-in/move-out times for exhibitors and the opening times of the exhibit hall?
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Saturday, October 7, 2023* - 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Packing materials, boxes, cartons, etc. will not be allowed to be brought into the LVCC until after 2 pm.
Carrier Check-in
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023* - 9:00 am
*Freight will be re-routed via Transportation & Logistics at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Saturday, October 7, 2023* - 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Packing materials, boxes, cartons, etc. will not be allowed to be brought into the LVCC until after 2 pm.
Carrier Check-in
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023* - 9:00 am
*Freight will be re-routed via Transportation & Logistics at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
What opportunities are available for promoting my company?
Our goal is to find the best ways to put you in touch with your audience and to help grow your business. We've developed several sponsorship and promotional opportunities that will enhance your presence at the show.
Click here to learn more.
Who do I contact for Internet/WiFi and Electrical?
Free basic wifi will be available in the hall. For faster speeds, internet can be ordered from Cox Business via their website
www.tradeshows.coxhn.net. Please
click here for the Cox Business Internet Products Form.
Electrical service is not included with any booth and must be ordered separately. Edlen Electric is the official electrical contractor. Click here to place your order online.
Electrical service is not included with any booth and must be ordered separately. Edlen Electric is the official electrical contractor. Click here to place your order online.
Who are the Official Show Partners?
Our official partners for the Las Vegas Souvenir Resort Gift Show are as follows. Please note, any emails/offers you receive to purchase attendee lists or book hotel rooms, are NOT affiliated with Las Vegas Souvenir and are likely a scam.
Official Housing Partner: Connections Housing
General Service Contractor: Freeman
Registration & Lead Retrieval Provider: Convention Data Services (CDS)
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
