Location, Hotel & Travel

Welcome to Las Vegas!

Las Vegas is a vibrant showcase for the extraordinary and a major world destination for conducting business. This is the city that attracts more than 37.5 million visitors a year by offering the largest hotels, the most state-of-the-art convention facilities, the best entertainment and dining options and, of course, the brightest lights.

Attractions

Plan to explore all the excitement the city has to offer during your conference down time.

• Las Vegas Interactive Map
• Why Las Vegas?

Hotel

Receive special conference room rates when you book within the official COLLABORATE 10 hotel block.

Travel

Getting To Vegas

By Air

The Las Vegas Airport is ranked among the 12 busiest airports in the world based on the amount of passenger activity, serving over 40 air carriers. With over 1,100 flights arriving and departing daily, McCarran International Airport offers direct flights to more than 125 U.S. cities.

For further information please visit the McCarran International Airport Web site.

Airport Ground Transportation

• Taxis: Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1-4. Airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers.

  Please note: Most taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.80 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5).

• Airport Shuttle: If you’re flying into Vegas, the most economical way to get to your hotel is probably on an airport shuttle. The shuttles gather just outside the terminal in the same area as the taxis. Shuttle service to the Strip or downtown costs less than $10, and buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check with your hotel to arrange the return trip to McCarran.

• Car Rentals: The average price for renting an economy car in Vegas is around $25 to $35 per day. As for driving, the city is laid out in a grid format, and easy to navigate. Be sure to keep a map handy, though.

Important Information for International Travelers: Effective January 20, 2010 all inbound travelers to the United States from Visa Waiver Program countries are required to register in an online database prior to travelling to the United States. Be sure to visit the ESTA Web site and fill out an application before leaving for COLLABORATE. If approved, the authorization is good for two years and can be renewed.

By Car

Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles encompasses breathtaking expanses of ruggedly beautiful Mojave Desert; the drive normally takes about four hours. The road can get very busy, especially on holiday weekends. Keep in mind that driving times can increase significantly in extreme cases.

That said, driving through the southern deserts of the U.S. is an interesting experience, and if you’re with a group, the excitement of a road trip can be half the fun.

To help ensure a safe trip, you should check road condition reports before departing. Weather conditions and road construction information is available through the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Always carry a spare tire in good condition, and remember to bring extra drinking water during hot weather; pay close attention to your fuel level and engine temperature. On some stretches of road, you might not see a gas station for up to an hour.

The principal highway connecting Las Vegas to Southern California and Utah is I-15. Also, U.S. 93 meanders from Las Vegas southeast to Arizona, where it merges with I-40.

From Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Las Vegas is approximately 270 miles (430 km). Leaving Los Angeles, take I-15 North into Nevada. Once in Las Vegas, exit on East Tropicana Avenue or East Flamingo Road if your destination is the Strip.

You can plan on completing the drive in four to five hours, depending on stops. Construction delays can occur on this route (the state of California is in the process of expanding I-15), so be sure to check for holdups ahead of time.

From Phoenix

Phoenix to Las Vegas is about 290 miles (300 km). Take U.S. 93 North out of Phoenix, and follow it right into Las Vegas.

From San Francisco

San Francisco to Las Vegas is about 580 miles (930 km). Take I-80 East to Reno, and then follow U.S. 95 South to Las Vegas.