Hotel and Travel

COLLABORATE 12 takes place April 22-26, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is one of the world’s leading destinations for business travel and meetings, as it’s 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 12 organizers are negotiating 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.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: On average, attendance increases 13% 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: Las Vegas Means Business)

COLLABORATE 12 Lodging

For both convenience and value, the best hotel options are those designated as official COLLABORATE hotels. In fact, for the first time in 2012, attendees who reserve their hotel rooms within the official COLLABORATE hotel block will receive a $200 discount on conference registration. Learn more.

Travel to Las Vegas

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

The General Information Counter at McCarran International Airport is located next to Baggage Claim Carousel 8 in Terminal 1. Counter hours are 6 a.m. - 2 a.m., daily.

Ground Transportation

McCarran Airport’s ground transportation options are described in detail on the airport website. Or, we have provided several transportation options below.

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 one-way or $12 round-trip.

Walk-up limousine service starts at $55 and up.

Taxis

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

Taxis may be reserved in advance through the following companies:

• Checker/Yellow Cab
  +1 702.873.2000
• Nellis Cab Company
  +1 702.248.1111

Driving Directions from McCarran International Airport

Maps and directions from the airport or your location to Mandalay Bay.

Parking

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