Nevada is right-to-work, but Las Vegas show labor runs through the general contractor's union agreements, with Teamsters Local 631 building exhibits and moving freight.
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Westgate Las Vegas Exhibitor Guide
The old Las Vegas Hilton, where Elvis played 636 shows, now rents 225,000 sq ft of event space to its own expos and to overflow from the Las Vegas Convention Center next door. Here is what to know about the Paradise Event Center and Pavilion, overhead power, no-direct-ship freight, union labor and drayage.
- 3,000+ exhibitors served
- 10,000+ booths built
- 2 days to a design brief
Photo: “Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino” by Arbron, CC BY 2.0. Source
Quick answers
What exhibitors ask about Westgate Las Vegas
GES-run shows here have refused all direct shipments to the resort. Ship to the contractor's advance warehouse unless your show kit says otherwise.
23′2″ in the Pavilion, 12′4″ to 17′8″ in the Ballroom and 10′ in the conference rooms.
About a five-minute walk. The Westgate also has a Las Vegas Monorail station and, since January 2025, a Vegas Loop station.
Photos: "Elvis Birthday Candle Lighting at Las Vegas Hilton - CES 2011 - Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas, NV" by David Berkowitz, CC BY 2.0 Source · "NBC Universal Booth - CES 2011 - Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas, NV" by David Berkowitz, CC BY 2.0 Source · "CES 2014 - Consumer Electronics Show - Las Vegas, NV" by David Berkowitz, CC BY 2.0 Source
On the CES floor at the LVCC, next door
Photo: "CES South Hall portion" by JoeDuck, CC BY 2.0 Source
The calendar
Westgate Las Vegas trade shows 2026–2027
The Westgate hosts its own expos and absorbs overflow from LVCC shows next door. Attendance figures are planning ranges or organizer claims; confirm each event with its organizer.
CES · Westgate hospitality suites
Consumer tech · suites for meetings and limited exhibits · 2027
CSI Expo · BCA Pool League World Championships
Billiards · 10,000+ players and 100+ booths (organizer figures) · 2027
Indoor Ag-Con
Controlled-environment agriculture · ~1,500–3,000 · 2027
FlightSimExpo
Flight simulation · Paradise Event Center · 2027
DeafNation World Expo
Deaf community expo · Paradise Event Center · 2027
Dates are for 2027. CSI moved its expo here from the Rio in 2026, its 50th edition. More shows: Las Vegas trade show calendar.
Only at Westgate Las Vegas
Westgate Las Vegas and the LVCC: from the International to the Loop next door
The hotel Kirk Kerkorian opened as the International in 1969 added its own halls in 1977 and 1984, and it now has a monorail stop, a Vegas Loop station and a five-minute walk to the LVCC. For exhibitors that means two things: standalone expos in its own halls, and overflow from the big shows next door.
- 113,130 sq ftThe 1977 Pavilion plus the 1984 Hilton Center, now the Paradise Event Center: the two high-ceiling halls most Westgate expos use.
- ~5 minThe walk to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Groups book Westgate rooms as LVCC overflow, so meeting space and rooms fill up during big convention weeks.
- 2004The Las Vegas Monorail opened with a station at the hotel, with a stop at the convention center and a line south along the Strip.
- Jan 2025The Westgate's Vegas Loop station opened at the hotel's porte-cochère. The ride to the LVCC takes under a minute.
- $4.25One way from the Westgate Loop station to the LVCC stations ($7 round trip, as of mid-2026). Rides between the LVCC's own stations are free.
Floor plan & exhibit halls
Westgate Las Vegas floor plan: Paradise Event Center, Pavilion and Ballroom
Three big rooms make up most of the 225,000 sq ft: the Paradise Event Center (which splits into North and South), the Pavilion and the Ballroom. Tap a space for its size, ceiling and the resort's own capacity figures.
Schematic. Widths are proportional to floor area; the spaces are not laid out side by side like this. Official floor plans come from Westgate convention sales.
Paradise Event Center South
- 38,200 sq ft
- 24′9″ ceiling
- 4,536 theater · 4,385 reception
The larger half of the 70,000 sq ft Paradise Event Center, built in 1984 as the Hilton Center. Combine with North for the full hall.
Paradise Event Center North
- 31,800 sq ft
- 24′9″ ceiling
- 3,888 theater · 3,660 reception
Together with South it seats 8,094 theater style. FlightSimExpo and the DeafNation World Expo both use the Paradise Event Center in 2027.
Pavilion
- 43,130 sq ft
- 23′2″ ceiling
- 5,164 theater · 4,950 reception
Opened in 1977 as the Hilton Pavilion, a sports and entertainment room. Divisible into Pavilion rooms of 2,880 to 4,272 sq ft for breakouts.
Ballroom
- 35,000 sq ft
- 12′4″–17′8″ ceiling
- 4,158 theater · 4,023 reception
Splits into Ballroom A (9,800 sq ft), B and C (8,400 sq ft) and D to G (2,100 sq ft each). The lower ceiling suits tabletops, registration and meals more than tall booths.
225,000sq ft of total convention space, per the resort's capacity chart
70,000sq ft Paradise Event Center combined · 8,094 theater · 8,045 reception
3,480sq ft Conference Rooms 1–6 · 10′ ceiling · plus a board room and an executive board room
Overheadpower at the Westgate comes from overhead, so plan drops from above, not floor boxes
Loading dock & move-in
Westgate Las Vegas loading dock and freight
Get directions to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino →
- Advance warehouse firstFor GES-run shows at the Westgate, "absolutely no direct shipments" are accepted, because of security and limited storage. Freight goes to the contractor's warehouse and arrives at your booth from there.
- Ballroom loading dockWhere trucks are allowed, they go to the Ballroom loading dock. Trucks cannot unload through valet.
- FedEx Office on siteIn the convention area just past Ballroom A. Fine for boxes you can carry; handling fees are charged by weight, and it is not set up for crates or pallets.
- Self load-in variesSome shows let your full-time staff unload their own vehicle with hand trucks and flat carts, no forklifts. Others route everything through the contractor. Your show kit decides.
- Day −60Design approved. Ask the contractor about overhead power and rigging for anything that hangs.
- Day −35EAC form and insurance certificate filed. Electrical, internet and AV orders in before the discount deadline.
- Day −21Purple ships to Las Vegas through our carrier network, to the advance warehouse.
- Day −7Advance warehouse deadline. Late freight pays a surcharge.
- Day 0Move-in. Freight is delivered to your booth; hand-carry and self load-in only where the show allows.
- Show +1Move-out. Empties return, bill of lading in, outbound pickup from the warehouse.
Labor & union rules
Westgate Las Vegas union rules: who can do what
Nevada is a right-to-work state, but on a Las Vegas show floor the general contractor's union agreements decide the work. Teamsters Local 631, which ratified a new four-year contract in June 2026, covers exhibit build, freight and forklifts. Rules are set show by show, so treat this as a guide and check your show kit.
✓Your full-time staff (typical)
- Set up and dismantle your own exhibit, carrying company ID such as a payroll stub or medical card
- Hand-carry small items without material handling equipment
- At shows that allow self load-in, unload your own vehicle with self-supplied hand trucks and flat carts
- Plug in equipment and run your own cables inside the booth
●Contractor and Westgate
- Freight handling, truck unloading and empty storage
- Forklifts and other mechanized equipment: licensed personnel only
- Electrical distribution, run overhead at the Westgate; 380/480-volt power must go overhead
- Exhibit build by anyone other than your own staff falls under Teamsters jurisdiction
- Food and beverage through the Westgate; outside food is not allowed
- Audio-visual in hotel suites through the Westgate's exclusive in-house department
!Watch for
- Power in lobbies and meeting rooms can add labor, truss and material charges
- Overhead lights in some areas carry a per-fixture surcharge
- No direct shipments at shows that require the advance warehouse
- No unloading through valet
- Suites: displays and signs max 6 ft, nothing on walls or sprinklers
Background photo: "CES 2015: Scenes in North Hall during setup." by GraemeThickins, CC BY 2.0 Source
Free tool
Westgate Las Vegas drayage cost estimator
Planning numbers for 2026 at about $175 per hundredweight, a Las Vegas planning rate, not a published Westgate tariff. Your general contractor's show kit carries the real rate. Compare venues on the Las Vegas drayage rates page.
Estimated drayage
$2,625
Cut this with a lighter booth
Where to stay & getting there
Hotels near Westgate Las Vegas
On site
Next doorWestgate Las Vegas
2,956 rooms above the halls. Show blocks fill fast during big LVCC weeks.
Las Vegas Convention Center
About a five-minute walk, or a ride of under a minute on the Loop from the Westgate station.
Venue guide → On the LoopResorts World Las Vegas
On the Strip, with its own Vegas Loop station since 2022.
Venue guide → On the LoopWynn and Encore
Encore's Vegas Loop station opened in 2025, the same season as the Westgate's.
Venue guide →~4 mi
Harry Reid International (LAS)
Roughly 15 minutes by car outside rush hour. The monorail runs from the Westgate south along the Strip.
Insider tips
Westgate Las Vegas exhibitor tips: what experienced teams do
Assume no direct shipments
GES-run shows here have refused every direct shipment because of security and limited storage. Route crates through the advance warehouse unless your kit clearly says otherwise.
Trucks go to the Ballroom dock
Where trucks are allowed, they unload at the Ballroom loading dock. Valet is off-limits for unloading, so don't let a driver try the front drive.
Plan power from the ceiling
Westgate power comes from overhead, and 380/480-volt service must run overhead. Island booths need drops from above; power in lobbies and meeting rooms can add labor and truss charges.
Keep tall builds out of the Ballroom
The Paradise Event Center gives you 24′9″ and the Pavilion 23′2″, but the Ballroom drops to 12′4″–17′8″. Check which room your aisle is in before you order a tall backwall.
Use FedEx Office for boxes only
The FedEx Office just past Ballroom A is handy for literature and carry-in boxes, but it charges by weight and does not move crates or pallets to the floor.
Book rooms before the LVCC crowd
The resort fills during big LVCC conventions next door. If your Westgate show overlaps one, lock in the 2,956-room hotel block early or plan a Loop or monorail commute.
The building
From the International to the Westgate
Built as Nevada's biggest hotel, run for four decades as the Las Vegas Hilton, and now a convention resort that lives off the building next door.
- 1969Kirk Kerkorian opens the International Hotel on July 2: 1,510 rooms, Nevada's largest hotel and tallest building. Elvis Presley opens July 31 and plays 636 sold-out shows through 1976.
- 1971Hilton takes over and renames it the Las Vegas Hilton.
- 1977The $7.5 million Hilton Pavilion opens, today's 43,130 sq ft Pavilion.
- 1981Tower additions bring the hotel to 3,174 rooms, the world's largest hotel until 1990.
- 1984The 70,000 sq ft Hilton Center opens. It is now the Paradise Event Center.
- 2004The Las Vegas Monorail opens with a station at the hotel.
- 2012The Hilton name comes off; the property becomes the LVH.
- 2014Westgate Resorts buys it on June 30 and renames it Westgate Las Vegas.
- 2025A Vegas Loop station opens at the resort in January, linking it to the LVCC.
FAQ
Westgate Las Vegas FAQ for exhibitors
How big is the Westgate Las Vegas convention space?
225,000 square feet in total, led by the 70,000 square foot Paradise Event Center (31,800 sq ft North and 38,200 sq ft South), the 43,130 square foot Pavilion and the 35,000 square foot Ballroom, plus conference and board rooms.
Is Westgate Las Vegas union?
Show labor is. Nevada is a right-to-work state, but Las Vegas show labor works under the general contractor's union agreements; Teamsters Local 631 covers exhibit installation, freight and forklifts. Exactly what your own staff may do is set by each show's work rules, so check your show kit.
Can I set up my own booth at the Westgate?
Usually, if the work is done by full-time employees of your company carrying company ID. Exhibit work by anyone else falls under the union agreement. Ladder, tool and size rules differ by show and contractor, so confirm them in your show kit.
Can I ship my exhibit directly to Westgate Las Vegas?
Often not. GES-run shows at the Westgate have refused all direct shipments because of security and limited storage, and send everything through the advance warehouse. Where trucks are allowed, they unload at the Ballroom loading dock, never through valet.
Can I unload my own vehicle?
At some shows. FlightSimExpo, for example, lets full-time staff self load-in at the dock with their own hand trucks and flat carts, with no forklifts. Other shows route all freight through the contractor. Check your show kit.
What is the ceiling height in the Westgate halls?
24′9″ in the Paradise Event Center, 23′2″ in the Pavilion, 12′4″ to 17′8″ in the Ballroom and 10′ in Conference Rooms 1–6.
How much is drayage at Westgate Las Vegas?
Plan about $175 per hundredweight for crated freight. That is a planning number, not a published Westgate rate; your general contractor's show kit carries the actual tariff.
How do I get from the Westgate to the Las Vegas Convention Center?
Walk about five minutes, ride the Vegas Loop from the Westgate station (opened January 2025), or take the Las Vegas Monorail, which stops at the Westgate and the convention center.
Can I ship small boxes to the hotel?
Yes, through the FedEx Office in the convention area just past Ballroom A. It handles packages you can carry, charges handling by weight, and does not take crates or pallets onto the show floor.
Exhibiting at the Westgate?
Paradise, Pavilion or a CES suite? Tell us which.
We will plan around the Westgate's quirks: power dropped from overhead, freight routed through the advance warehouse, and ceilings that run from 24′9″ in Paradise down to 12′4″ in parts of the Ballroom. Send your show and booth number for a design brief, drayage estimate and build timeline within two business days.
Background photo: "LVH - Las Vegas Hotel" by Robcowboy, CC BY 2.0 Source
Compare venues
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino vs other Nevada venues
How the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino stacks up against the other Nevada halls we have guides for. Drayage figures are Purple planning rates, not published tariffs.
| Venue | Type | Largest space | Ceiling | Labor | Drayage (plan) | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Las Vegas Resort & CasinoThis guide | Resort ballrooms | 70,000 sq ft Paradise Event Center | 24 ft 9 in | Union · check show kit | ≈ $175/cwt | LAS · 4 mi |
| ARIA Convention CenterLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | ≈ 51,500 sq ft Bristlecone Ballroom | 24 ft | Union · check show kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 3.3 mi |
| Caesars ForumLas Vegas | Conference center ballrooms | 110,000 sq ft Forum & Summit ballrooms | 30 ft (listed) | Union · venue exclusives | ≈ $195/cwt | LAS · 3 mi |
| Caesars PalaceLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 50,944 sq ft Julius & Octavius ballrooms | ≈ 17–26 ft | Union · check show kit | ≈ $170/cwt | LAS · 4 mi |
| Fontainebleau Las VegasLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 105,264 sq ft Royal Ballroom | 28 ft 10 in | Union · check kit | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 4.3 mi |
| Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas | Convention center | 623,058 sq ft Central Hall | 25–42 ft | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 3.5 mi |
| Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas | Convention center | 900,000+ sq ft contiguous Bayside halls | ≈ 30 ft (check hall) | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · ~10 min |
| MGM Grand Conference CenterLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 92,000 sq ft Marquee Ballroom | 27 ft | Union · check kit | ≈ $175/cwt | LAS · 3 mi |
| Resorts World Las VegasLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 70,000 sq ft The Complex | 24 ft | Union · check show kit | ≈ $170/cwt | LAS · 4 mi |
| Venetian ExpoLas Vegas | Convention center | 380,000 sq ft Hall G | 13 ft 5 in–32 ft 6 in | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $195/cwt | LAS · 4 mi |
| Wynn Las Vegas and EncoreLas Vegas | Resort ballrooms | 83,187 sq ft Cristal Ballroom | 28 ft | Union · staff setup OK | ≈ $185/cwt | LAS · 5 mi |
More Nevada guides
Other venues in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention CenterNext door
Resorts World Las VegasOn the Loop
Wynn Las VegasOn the Loop
Venetian ExpoMid-Strip
Caesars ForumMid-Strip
Written by the Purple Exhibits team. Reviewed for the 2026–2027 season. Labor and freight rules vary by show; confirm them in your show kit. Sources: Westgate Resorts meeting-space capacity chart, CES 2027 Westgate Hospitality Suites Exhibitor Guide, GES exhibitor kits for shows at the Westgate, FlightSimExpo exhibitor manual, NAB Show and GES Las Vegas work rules, Teamsters, Exhibit City News, Wikipedia (Westgate Las Vegas), CDC Gaming Reports, News 3 Las Vegas, CueSports International, Indoor Ag-Con, DeafNation.