CES could be leaving Las Vegas
Cory Bergman January 8th, 2008
In an interview with Las Vegas station KVBC, a CES spokesperson said the organization is considering moving its annual confab to another, more affordable city. “We’ve heard from our attendees, from our exhibitors… that the rates of hotels during the International CES are increasing out of proportion from what they think it should be,” said Jason Oxman. No kidding. As anyone who’s tried to book a room for CES knows, hotel rates are blown up to astronomical levels. As much as 5 times the regular rate with 3-day minimums. It’s out of control, and I’m glad CES is calling them on it.
A shot from the floor. More on the CES 2008 Flickr page.
7 Comments Add your own
1. Major Furniture Retailer | January 8th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
The World Market Center will face the same fate. High Point wins again!
2. Dan | January 8th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Same at NAB. Used to be you could get pretty decent
rates but not anymore. Unfortunately there is no where
else to go. 1.7 million square feet of exhibitor space,
all in one location? Where else but Vegas?
Dan
3. Andrew Rixom | January 8th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I personally would love them to relocate to Denver Colorado, it’s pretty central, has a great airport and they have been doing a lot to increase the local convention facilities.
4. Brad | January 9th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Tourism is the life blood of this city. If vendors like Intel, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and LG are going to continue to come in and set up million dollar booths then I’m sure picking up the tab on rooms isn’t a problem.
Also, Everything is expensive in Las Vegas except Fremont St.
5. David Berkowitz | January 9th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Why don’t they come to NY? They never jack up their oh so reasonable rates during peak seasons.
What’s next, colleges will start calling out hotels for charging more during graduation weekend? Plus if people are really on a budget, they don’t have to stay at the Wynn.
6. Paul Daniels | January 11th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
What kind of idiot made the comment about “vendors” (peanut “vendors”?) not having a problem picking up” the tabs”???~!!!
It’s NOT the “vendors” — it’s the attendees that are paying to SUPPORT the “vendors”. It’s become TOO EXPENSIVE for the CUSTOMERS of the “vendors”.
7. Vegas = Rip Off | January 14th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I just got back from Vegas this weekend. I do not gamble, but everything there is a huge rip off. Food, drinks, events, hotel rooms, everything. Also, the employees of the hotels have a huge sense of entitlement. I am an excellent tipper, yet many of the employees have a serious attitude problem - especially the bartenders. Next time, I will just go to Cancun.
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