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# IMEX America 2027 (Mandalay Bay Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/mandalay-bay-convention-center-las-vegas

- **Dates:** Tue Oct 12 – Thu Oct 14, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Mandalay Bay Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/mandalay-bay-convention-center-las-vegas)
- **Attendance:** 15,500+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 3,400+ Exhibiting Brands (IMEX America Exhibitor Directory & Floorplan)
- **Industry:** Food & Hospitality
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/imex-america/exhibitors

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
IMEX America 2027 gathers food and hospitality procurement leaders at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from October 12 to October 14, 2027. While buyer concentration is high, exhibitors should leverage modular or local rental booths to navigate strict venue union rigging and electrical jurisdictions efficiently.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)** (lvcva.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $400,000 – $800,000): Official Destination Partner & Presenting Sponsor
- **MGM Resorts International** (mgmresorts.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $500,000 – $1,000,000): Official Host Venue & Presenting Sponsor
- **Cvent** (cvent.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Event Technology & Registration Platform
- **PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)** (pcma.org — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $100,000 – $250,000): Official Education & Professional Development Partner
- **Visit Orlando** (visitorlando.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $100,000 – $250,000): Official Hosted Buyer Program Sponsor
- **GES (Global Experience Specialists)** (ges.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $75,000 – $150,000): Official General Services Contractor & Exhibitor Services
- **Marriott International** (marriott.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $75,000 – $150,000): Official Hotel Partner & Accommodation Track Sponsor
- **American Express Global Business Travel** (amexglobalbusinesstravel.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $50,000 – $120,000): Official Hosted Buyer Lounge Sponsor
- **PSAV (now Encore)** (encoreglobal.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $60,000 – $130,000): Official Audio Visual & Production Partner

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Hotel & Resort Chains • Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) • Event Technology Providers • Convention Centers & Venues
- **Keynote Tracks:** Future of Meetings & Events • Sustainable Events & CSR • Technology & Innovation in MICE • Experiential Design & Engagement
- **Marriott International** (Anchor Exhibitor — Global Hotel Chain): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Hilton Worldwide** (Anchor Exhibitor — Hospitality Group): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **MGM Resorts International** (Pavilion Leader — Integrated Resort Operator): Dedicated Pavilion / Main Hall
- **Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)** (Headline Sponsor — Destination Marketing): Platinum Sponsor & Large Booth
- **Cvent** (Keynote Brand — Event Technology Platform): Main Hall Booth & Speaking Slot
- **Hyatt Hotels Corporation** (Anchor Exhibitor — Luxury Hotel Brand): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Accor** (Anchor Exhibitor — International Hotel Group): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Visit Orlando** (Pavilion Leader — Destination Marketing): Dedicated Pavilion / Main Hall
- **PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)** (Keynote Brand — Industry Association): Association Booth & Conference Presence
- **GES (Global Experience Specialists)** (Headline Sponsor — Event Services Provider): Official Contractor & Booth
- **Omni Hotels & Resorts** (Anchor Exhibitor — Upscale Hotel Chain): Standard Booth / Main Hall
- **Meetings & Conventions Magazine** (Headline Sponsor — Industry Media Partner): Media Booth & Distribution
- **Visit California** (Pavilion Leader — State Tourism Board): Dedicated Pavilion / Main Hall
- **Amex GBT Meetings & Events** (Anchor Exhibitor — Corporate Event Management): Standard Booth / Main Hall

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Venetian Resort Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$265/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$241/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Encore Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$216/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fontainebleau Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$206/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MGM Grand Hotel & Casino** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$183/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wynn Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$245/nt show week vs. ~$162/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Piero's Italian Cuisine** (Classic Executive Italian, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr · Capacity: 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout · Min: $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout
- **Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship)** (NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts, $$) — 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout · Min: $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout
- **Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout
- **Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Roman Heritage Italian, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout · Min: $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout
- **Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout · Min: $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout
- **KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Southeast Asian & Peking Duck, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout · Min: $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is IMEX America 2027 held in Las Vegas?
IMEX America 2027 is scheduled for Tue Oct 12 – Thu Oct 14, 2027 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV (organized by IMEX Group).

### How much does a 10x10 booth cost all-in at IMEX America 2027?
A standard 10x10 inline space typically starts around $3,800 – $5,100 Raw, landing near ~$11.8k – $16.9k All-In once drayage, electrical, carpet, and graphics are included. Sourcing turnkey rental displays and 4K monitors from local Las Vegas EAC vendors cuts freight and decorator markups by 35%–50%.

### What are the closest hotels and VIP client dinner buyouts near Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties before the 30-day housing block cutoff (hotel compression: 8.3 / 10 High Corridor Demand), and reserve private dining rooms for 15–150+ VIP clients at least 45 days ahead.