FAQ

Planners

How do I register for the show?
Click here and register today. Your $200 registration fee is due when you register. This will be refunded to you at the end of the conference if you keep all of your appointments.

What if I need to cancel my registration?
If something comes up at the last minute and you need to cancel, we will provide a complete refund before the appointment schedules are released. The schedules are released approximately two weeks prior to show date. Please contact us at here.

When will I get my $200 deposit back?
Planners who keep all their scheduled Marketplace appointments are eligible for refunds of their $200 registration fees. Refunds will be given to planners during breaks in Marketplace appointments on Friday afternoon.

Suppliers

How do I register for the show?
Click here and register today.

What should I wear?
Business casual attire is appropriate at all times during the conference including Wednesday’s opening reception and Friday’s closing event. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Dress in layers; temperatures inside the convention center can vary.

What will the weather be like?
The weather in Las Vegas while we are there is forecasted to be gorgeous and warm.  You can see a detailed forecast of our time there here.

Do I need to pre-register to take education sessions?
Education sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday do not require pre-registration. Any attendee can go to any session, any level. Pre-registration is required for Wednesday’s boot camps, which only planners may attend.

When and where will the giveaways be awarded?
One planner will walk away from Marketplace with a new Smart car or the $12,490 cash equivalent. The drawing will be made at the closing reception. Planners who registered early for Marketplace are eligible to win one of five iPads. They will be given away, along with other prizes for planners and suppliers, during general sessions and Connecting Point networking sessions. All winners must be present to win.

What will the booth set up look like?
The booths are divided between Summerlin and Charleston Ballrooms. Suppliers, familiarize yourself with the layout now so you can map out your appointments beforehand. When you click on the link an image of the trade show floor will open in a new window. You can enlarge it by clicking on the image and it will print very large so you can see the booth numbers clearly.

What green initiatives does Collaborate Marketplace support?
In an effort to reduce waste, session handouts are available for download at collaboratemeetings.com/marketplace/education. We also use reusable signage, and Visit Charlotte is providing attendees with water bottles to refill at stations throughout Red Rock. The resort’s green initiatives include a recycling program, food waste delivery to the R.C. Combs animal farm, energy efficient lighting and a linen exchange program.

What is Connecting Point?
This is a networking opportunity designed to give you a little more face time with all attendees. Planners can locate suppliers in designated areas divided by state. Conference giveaways are handed out during this time; you must be present to win.

What is CollinsonTV?
Collaborate editors are interviewing Marketplace presenters and attendees throughout the show and posting the videos at youtube.com/collaboratemeetings. Stop by the CollinsonTV booth in Marketplace Hub in Summerlin Ballroom to tell us about your Marketplace experience.

What will you do with the images being taken by photographers and videographers this week?
Your attendance at Marketplace implies permission for Collinson Media (and authorized personnel or agencies) to reproduce your image, video likeness and voice in Marketplace coverage. Photos will be posted on social media accounts and used in our marketing materials.

May I bring collateral with me?
We have no restrictions on the types or quantity of printed materials you can bring to the show. Keep in mind that suppliers will be moving around (planners remain stationary at their booths) for scheduled appointments, so anything you bring, you’ll be carrying with you. There are no exhibit booths at Collaborate Marketplace. Please do not bring a booth or other trade show items. This is a reverse trade show, so planner’s booths will be provided, and suppliers will circulate the trade show floor to find their next pre-set appointment.

What is happening on the Open Night?
After the Publisher’s Reception, which is open to all planners, magazine advertisers and the 40 under 40 recipients, there are no formally-scheduled conference events. You are encouraged to connect with other attendees and enjoy Las Vegas for the evening.

Planners

When will you book my flight?
Planners, we will call you approximately four to six weeks prior to the conference to book your flight, and we will pay for a round-trip ticket from your departure destination of choice. We can’t guarantee you will be on the airline you want, but we will do our best to accommodate your preferences.

How do I arrange transportation from the airport to my hotel?
Red Rock offers free shuttle service to/from McCarran International Airport. The shuttle picks up from Level 0, down the glass elevators located between north and south baggage claim areas at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.

I am a planner who is driving to the conference. Will I be reimbursed for my travel?
You will receive a pre-set transportation reimbursement when you check in at registration. We don’t cover parking expenses, so be prepared for this cost.

Where will I be staying?
Your Marketplace coordinator will set up your reservation at Red Rock Resort Casino and Spa. If you have not yet received a confirmation by April 16, contact your coordinator or email collaboratemarketplace@collinsonmedia.com.

Why does the hotel confirmation I received via email from my hotel have a rate on it?
The email confirmation you received from your hotel might show a room rate, but attending as a planner, you will not be responsible for this charge. However, you will be asked to put down a credit card for incidentals when you check into your hotel. Incidentals are not covered by Collaborate Marketplace.

Suppliers

How do I book my hotel room?
In order to qualify for the published registration rate, you must stay at our host hotel; otherwise $150 will be added to your registration fee. You must book your hotel room by April 1.