LAS VEGAS, NV, U.S.A. – Las Vegas has been named the No. 1 trade show destination for the 20th consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) “2013 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the United States” list. Las Vegas hosted 53 of the largest shows. “We are proud of our standing as the top trade show destination for a historic two decades,” said Rossi Ralenkotter, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. 

“Maintaining the No. 1 ranking is a collaborative effort and a testament to all of the hard working people who make Las Vegas a premier business destination year after year.” The coveted list by Trade Show News Network represents the top 250 trade shows held in the country last year, ranked by net square footage. The largest single show was International CES®, held in Las Vegas, at more than 1.9 million net square feet. 

 “The 2013 International CES was full of innovation and included executives from every major industry that touches technology,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association®, licensee of WTC Las Vegas.  He added, “We are pleased to be recognized by Trade Show News Network for the success of the 2013 CES, which drew global business leaders from more than 160 countries. It was an amazing event that launched more than 20,000 products.” 

In order to maintain this much sought-after top ranking for many years to come, the LVCVA is moving forward with plans for the Las Vegas Global Business District, a seminal project that will help launch Las Vegas into its next phase of growth as a global destination and an iconic brand. 

The project calls for a major transformation of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the surrounding area, including the addition of exhibit, meeting and general session space, the development of World Trade Center facility and a comprehensive multi-modal transportation hub. The Las Vegas Global Business District is the most significant economic development project the LVCVA has undertaken since the Las Vegas Convention Center was first built in the 1950s. 

For more information about this article, please contact Heidi Hayes, Public Relations Manager-Business, WTC Las Vegas, hhayes@lvcva.com.