Exhibitor A-Z Information
Contents
1. 20 5 Exhibitor A Z Information ee ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Attendee Requirements The Exposition amp Conference is for the trade only Qualified buyers may register online at www globalshop org or onsite NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE IS PERMITTED Balloons e The use of helium balloons smaller than 36 inches in diameter is not allowed e Smaller air filled balloons may be used for decoration and or handouts e Large helium filled balloons such as advertising balloons may be used only if they are securely anchored to the exhibit No helium balloons or blimps may be flown inside the building e Mylar balloons are not allowed anywhere on property e Helium gas cylinders for refilling must be secured in an upright position on safety stands with the regulators and gauges protected from damage No overnight storage of helium or compressed air cylinders in the building are allowed e Balloons cannot be released out of doors due to airport flight patterns in the area A cleaning fee will apply should the balloons be left on property after the event Booth Catering Service All exhibitors must utilize the exclusive catering services of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Outside food or beverage including logo bottled water is not permitted A corkage fee will be charged by the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for any food or beverage not purchased through the catering departments Contact th2. inside the facility or on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center grounds e When a multi level enclosed exhibit is used in a show a self contained automatic fire extinguishing system may be required upon review by the CCFD e All booths must have carpet or some type of floor covering i e wood flooring or tile see the Freeman Order Form in the SERVICE ORDER FORMS section of this manual e Nothing may be stored behind your booth The Fire Marshal of the City of Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay Convention Center strictly enforces this policy and fines will be imposed on violators e Booths not following guidelines may be subject to a fine of 1 500 and a loss of priority points All compliance corrections will be made at the exhibitors expense Coat amp Baggage Check The Mandalay Bay Convention Center Customer Service provides this service to attendees and exhibitors attending GlobalShop 2015 Exhibitors amp Attendees using this service will be charged per item per day at the time of item check in This service is located in the lower lobby of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center 2015 Exhibitor A Z Information ee ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Clean Floor Policy Help us help you have a successful show In order to open the show at 9 30AM on Tuesday March 24 it is imperative all exhibitors comply with the new clean floor policy If your target date is Saturday March 21 your crates and s
3. located at 8801 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas NV 89123 All POV Personally Operated Vehicles and vehicles utilizing Caddie Service must check in Privately Owned Vehicles are defined as cars pick up trucks vans and other trucks primarily designed for passenger use not cargo or freight Vehicles that do not qualify for this service or that have material that requires mechanical assistance to unload will be directed to the Freeman Marshaling Yard POV Check In area see map for staging checking in processing paperwork and determining if vehicles are qualified for Caddie Service Move in Targeted All exhibitors are assigned a target move in date which is the date you freight must arrive at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Exhibitor personnel are not required to be present on the target move in date but may begin set up of their exhibit upon delivery of their freight to their booth Refer to the color coded Target Floor Plan to determine your target freight move in date time The target freight floor plan is a necessary component of GlobalShop Without a target freight floor plan it would be impossible to move this show in and open on time because 79 of all exhibitor freight for GlobalShop comes directly to show site as opposed to the advance warehouse Missing your target freight deadline means you will be assessed a 25 penalty based on your freight charges 20 5 Exhibitor A Z Information ee ARE March 24 26 201
4. 5 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV As an exhibitor you are responsible for alerting your carrier of this target date and holding them responsible for meeting it Saturday March 21 8 00 am 5 00 pm Targeted Exhibitors Freeman Sunday March 22 8 00 am 5 00 pm Targeted Exhibitors Monday March 23 8 00 am 5 00 pm Targeted Exhibitors All exhibits must be fully installed and crates removed by Monday March 23 at 5 00pm Questions regarding the target freight move in should be addressed to Freeman at 1 888 508 5054 Occupancy e Exhibit displays must be set by 5 00pm on Monday March 23 Should any space for which a signed contract has been received and rental payment made remain unoccupied after this time show management reserves the right to rent or otherwise use such space and shall not be obligated to refund the space rental fee e Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational during the entire exhibition e Exhibitor s displays must not be dismantled or packed in preparation for removal prior to 2 00pm on Thursday March 26 The dismantling of displays begins at 2 00pm on Thursday March 26 2015 e All move out must be completed by TARGETED FLOOR PLAN ONLINE schedule Exhibitors and display houses are requested to meet this deadline or Show Management will have any remaining displays dismantled packed and shipped at the exhibitor s or display house s expense and risk Paging Announcements Show Management w
5. Las Vegas NV 89119 P 855 408 1349 http Awww mandalaybay com First Aid The first aid office is located on Level 1 of the South Convention Center near to the Business Center 2015 Exhibitor A Z Information gt ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Freight Free Aisles The floor of the Exhibit Hall will be marked to indicate all Freight Free Aisles If your booth borders one of these aisles please keep your crates and materials out of these aisles so that they remain clear for the free movement of freight Freight Handling Based on Union Regulations Freeman personnel must perform the following in terms of freight handling e Unloading of all exhibits and exhibit materials arriving at the Mandalay Bay via union carriers company owned and operated trucks cars vans and station wagons Delivery of all such materials to exhibitors booths Removal of exhibitors empty cartons and crates for storage during the show Return of empty carton and crates to the exhibitors booth at the conclusion of the show Removal of all packed cartons and crates from exhibitors booths and the reloading onto union carriers company owned and operated trucks cars vans and station wagons at the Mandalay Bay shipping platform General Service Contractor Freeman is the official service contractor for GlobalShop 2015 and can provide the following services to exhibitors booth furnishings carpet de
6. als and empty crates No direct shipments prior to 8 00 am on Saturday March 21 will be accepted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and must correspond with your assigned target freight move in time Contact Freeman at 1 888 508 5054 if you have shipping questions Regardless of which shipping method you use all freight and bills of lading must be clearly marked with your designated freight move in date Warehouse Receiving Hours 8 00am 3 30pm Monday Friday Drivers must check in no later than 3 00 pm in order to be off loaded on arrival date Advance Shipping Address Direct On site Shipping Address Exhibiting Company Name Booth Exhibiting Company Name Booth GlobalShop 2015 GlobalShop 2015 c o Freeman c o Freeman 6675 West Sunset Road 215 amp Rainbow Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV 89118 3970 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas NV 89119 Must be delivered between Thursday February 19 2015 Cannot be delivered prior to 8 00AM and Tuesday March 17 2015 Saturday March 21 2015 and must All shipments arriving after deadline date will arrive according to your targeted incur a 25 surcharge freight move in schedule Show Colors GlobalShop Pavilion Booth Equipment Aisle Carpet Drive Main Aisles All Pavilions Grey Grey Plum 2015 Exhibitor A Z Information ee ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Show Directory Click here to compl
7. corations display rental labor material handling signs etc You may place orders using their online ordering service Freeman show services can be ordered any time 24 hours a day from anywhere you have access to the Internet Please refer to the Freeman Online form for instructions under the FORMS amp BROCHURES tab or visit www freemanco com store and click on the Login link in the top right corner If you need assistance with Freeman Online call the Customer Support Center at 888 508 5054 Freeman Service Desk Hours Saturday March 21 8 00AM 5 00PM Sunday March 22 8 00AM 5 00PM Monday March 23 8 00AM 5 00PM Tuesday March 24 8 00AM 5 00PM Wednesday March 25 8 00AM 5 00PM Thursday March 26 8 00AM 8 00PM Friday March 27 8 00AM 5 00PM Saturday March 28 8 00AM 12 00 Noon GlobalShop Approved Vendors Only those companies listed within the Exhibitor Service Manual are approved by show management to provide exhibitors with products and service for the upcoming show Show management is aware that many of our exhibitors have been solicited by outside vendors not affiliated and or endorsed either by Emerald Expositions or DDI Magazine Hand Carry Material Guidelines As defined under the Las Vegas Show site Work Rules an exhibitor may hand carry material provided they do not use material handling equipment to assist them When exhibitors choose to hand carry material they may not be permitt
8. e items do not impede access to utility services create a safety problem or look unsightly 2015 Exhibitor A Z Information gt ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Targeted Move In Exhibitors for this event will be moving in at a scheduled time based on the location and size of their booth Avoid penalties by having your freight arrive at the targeted time Please refer to the color coded floor plan that is included in the Shipping amp Material Handling section of this manual to determine your scheduled move in time and date Trash Any exhibitors promoting giveaways from their booths which generate additional trash are required to order porter service for their booth Please review the cleaning order form for this type of service Any wooden crates exhibit structure and or large containers left on the show floor not labeled as empty storage will be subject to an additional fee for dismantling or disposal Union Rules Please refer to the Show Site Work Rules which are located in the Show Rules amp Regulations section of this GlobalShop Exhibitor Manual Utilities Electrical Plumbing Telecommunications Internet Mandalay Bay Online ordering forms for Mandalay Bay utilities are located in the Official Service Provider Order Forms section of this manual Website Please visit www globalshop org for information on Schedule of Events Networking Events Exhibitor Registration Hotel In
9. e Mandalay Bay Convention Center catering group at 855 408 1349 for details Menus can be found in the Official Service Provider Order Forms section of the GlobalShop Exhibitor Manual Popcorn and cotton candy are NOT permitted on the show floor or to be distributed from any exhibitor s booth Booth Cleaning Booth cleaning vacuuming booth carpet is not provided with your booth space rental Please arrange for cleaning services through Mandalay Bay Exhibitor Services 855 408 1349 in advance of the show Wastebaskets left at the front edge of your booth will be emptied during show days Booth Construction e GlobalShop is a CUBIC CONTENT SHOW Cubic Content guidelines will be observed Refer to the GlobalShop 2015 Booth Construction amp Display Guidelines in the SHOW RULES amp REGULATIONS section e All exposed parts of constructed displays must be finished to present an attractive appearance when viewed from aisles or other adjoining booths Exposed back and sidewalls may not display copy logos graphics artwork or product if they adjoin a neighboring booth Exhibitors using curved pop up backdrops displays may be required to provide side masking drape at their expense in the curvature exposes more than three feet of back scaffolding e Covered booths exceeding 1 000 square feet require an interior automatic sprinkler system A separate permit application is required Painting of signs displays or other objects is strictly prohibited
10. ear Corner and Perimeter booths e 8 high pipe and drape back wall e 3 high pipe and drape side rails e 7 x 44 booth identification sign with company name and booth number Peninsula and End Cap booths e 8 high pipe and drape back wall for 10 in center e 3 high pipe and drape back wall for 5 on each end Split Island booths e 8 high pipe and drape back wall Island booths do not come with back drape If it is desired it may be ordered from Freeman All other equipment and services are the responsibility of the exhibitor Online ordering where available and printable order forms are located in the Freeman Information amp Order Forms and Official Service Provider Order Forms section of this Exhibitor Service Manual This is a No Concrete Show all booths must order or supply their own carpet Storage and Handling Freeman official material handling contractor will handle and provide storage space for crates boxes skids etc during the exhibition and return property marked materials at the completion of the meeting Materials not in accordance with these regulations will be discarded Fire regulations in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center prohibit storing product literature empty packing containers or packing materials behind back drapes or under draped tables In most cases however exhibitors may store a limited supply of literature or product appropriately within the exhibit space area so long as thes
11. ed access to the loading dock freight door areas Please refer to all the Union Rules amp Regulations for Las Vegas If you have any questions please contact Freeman at 1 888 508 5054 Hotel Arrangements Travel Planners is GlobalShop s official hotel agency and the best way to book Hotel arrangements can be made through the Housing amp Travel section of the GlobalShop website Travel Planners Phone 800 221 3531 Online www globalshop org 2015 Exhibitor A Z Information S gt ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Installation amp Dismantle of Booths e Las Vegas has strict work rules and union jurisdictions please refer to the Show Site Work Rules located in the SHOW RULES amp REGULATIONS Section of this manual All booths must be completely set up by 5 00 pm on Monday March 23 2015 All booths must remain completely set until 2 00 pm on Thursday March 26 2015 All Exhibitors in must be completely removed by 11 45 AM on Saturday March 28 2015 Outbound Carriers for exhibitors must arrive amp check in by 10 00 am on Saturday March 28 Material Handling Agreement MHA must be turned into Freeman by 10 00 AM on Saturday March 28 2015 Freight will be rerouted beginning at 10 00 AM on Saturday March 28 2015 Overtime will be charged on all shipments all day on Saturday March 21 Sunday March 22 2015 and all day on Saturday March 28 2015 Insurance It is mandatory
12. ete your Company Profile and Product Category Listing for the Official GlobalShop Show Directory The deadline for submitting your information is Monday February 23 2015 Show Office An on site Show Office will be in operation during move in show days and move out Shuttle Service Shuttle bus service is not provided during GlobalShop Smoking Policy No smoking will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall Please look for designated areas where smoking is allowed Sound copyrighted material All broadcasting of music in an exhibitor s booth either live or by mechanical means is subject to copyright laws Exhibitors must obtain licenses and pay appropriate fees for copyrighted material before broadcasting music in conjunction with this event For more information regarding copyrighted material contact ASCAP American Society of Composers Authors amp Publishers at 800 652 7227 BMI Broadcast Music Inc at 800 925 8451 or SESAC at 800 826 9996 Sponsorship Opportunities For available opportunities refer to the 2015 GlobalShop Sponsorship Menu on our website at www globalshop org and click on Sponsor tab or contact your GlobalShop Account Manager for more information Standard Booth Equipment All booths will be supplied with the following equipment Please refer to the Emerald Expositions Booth Consiruction amp Display Guidelines in the Show Rules amp Regulations section of this manual for more details and booth diagrams Lin
13. formation Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities Exhibitor Services Exhibitor Listings and Conference Information Wheelchair amp Scooter Rental Dessert Medical is Mandalay Bay s official Wheelchair amp Scooter Rental vendor Please call Dessert Medical for more information on wheelchairs rentals information Phone 866 711 9171
14. ill restrict announcements to general show information We will not make announcements regarding exhibitor drawings lost persons or articles Parking The Mandalay Bay Convention Center parking spaces are located on the south end of the building and can be accessed via Las Vegas Boulevard or Russell Road e Any vehicle parking in a red zone or in any zone labeled No Parking will be towed at the owner s expense without notice e Privately owned vehicles POV will be allowed limited time to load and unload in designated areas as long as there is someone with the vehicle at all times e Should you require overnight parking for any large vehicles please consult your CSM Personally Operated Vehicles POV s e POV s are vehicles primarily designed for passenger use such as a Car pickup small mini van or SUV e POV s are not closed body trucks with dual wheels trucks utility vans or trailers pulled by another vehicle Personal vans filled with exhibit materials will be required to utilize handling services provided by Freeman e POV s can be unloaded and or loaded by hand or apparel rack Wheeled carts are not permitted Photography amp Filming e Photography and video recording are NOT permitted in the exhibit hall except by the Official Show Photographer or an approved Exhibitor Appointed Photographer A security hot line will be provided to report violators e Exhibitors and or approved Exhibitor Appointed Contractors may pho
15. it Both of these forms must be received by March 10 2015 The Certificate of Insurance must include coverage in the amount of 2 000 000 00 combined single limit bodily injury and broad form property damage coverage including broad form contractual liability The following must be included or additionally insured GlobalShop 2015 Mandalay Corp Mandalay Bay Resort amp Casino its parent company subsidiaries and affiliates are named as additional insured Freeman and Emerald Expositions and the certificate must cover the show dates including exhibitor move in and move out March 21 28 2015 along with the exhibiting company s name and booth number Exhibitor Unloading Freeman will handle and control the unloading and loading of all vehicles at the loading dock For additional information please refer to the Freeman Show Site Work Rules located within this manual Full time exhibitor personnel shall have the right to unload personal vehicles and hand carry exhibit material provided e They utilize the unloading space designated by the service contractor and the facility e The vehicle is a Privately Owned Vehicle POV and is no larger than a panel van e They do NOT use hanc trucks pallet jacks or 4 wheel dollies e They utilize no motorized lift equipment e The vehicle is NOT left unattended at any time and is removed once it has been unloaded Facility Mandalay Bay Resort amp Casino 3970 Las Vegas Boulevard South
16. kids must be tagged with empty labels for removal from the hall on Sunday March 22 at 8 00pm Sunday March 22 at 8pm and Monday March 23 your crates and skids must be tagged with empty labels for removal from the hall on Sunday Monday March 23 at 5 00pm This will allow Freeman sufficient time to complete the laying of the aisle carpet and the Mandalay Bay Convention Center cleaning team time to properly clean the exhibit halls as well as provide exhibitors the space to complete their booth set up by keeping aisles clear Exhibitors display houses may continue working on product displays until show opening Freight deliveries on Tuesday March 24 will be limited to product and small packages only There will be no exceptions to this policy Crates without empty or access storage stickers will be tagged by the area floor managers or Freeman and removed from the exhibit hall whether full or empty Exhibitors may request product to be returned to their booth at the exhibitor s expense Depending on where the crates are located it may not be possible to access the crates prior to move out Exhibitor Appointed Contractor EAC If you are planning to use an outside contractor to install dismantle your display complete and return the Intent to Use an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Form along with a copy of your Exhibitor Appointed Contract General Liability Insurance Certificate or they will not be permitted on the show floor to service your exhib
17. se of the show via the loading dock must have a completed bill of lading naming the customer as purchaser Both the Exhibitor AND Customer must have a copy of this bill of lading in order to gain admittance to the exhibit hall dock area to remove items from the hall The Customer will be required to check in with their vehicle at the designated check in area in order to be dispatched to available dock space Registration NEW POLICY Each exhibiting company may register 5 staff members per 100 net sq ft of exhibit space at no charge Additional staff may be registered for an additional per person charge There is a limit of 25 exhibitor badges per booth Buyers and or customers are not to be registered as exhibitors Booth personnel may be registered on line at www globalshop org Sales Office An on site Sales Office will be in operation during show days Please make sure to come by at your scheduled time to select your booth and sign up for future GlobalShop events and sponsorship opportunities Security Show Management provides adequate perimeter security on site However it is the exhibitor s responsibility to ensure the security of their exhibit and products To order in booth security services for your exhibit use the Security Services Order Form found within this manual Security is required for any before or after hours function within your booth Shipments Freeman has the responsibility of receiving and handling all exhibit materi
18. that each exhibiting company carries liability insurance for damage loss theft or accident to their exhibit and or company personnel Click here to upload your Certificate of Insurance This insurance should be maintained through your company Coverage provides for your physical booth and any materials shipped NOT for services ordered or delivered by official service providers Exhibitors are responsible for payment of all services ordered and delivered by contractors should the event be cancelled for any reason i e acts of God blizzards strikes terrorism earthquakes floods war riots etc Insurance for purchase is offered by Marsh Total Event Insurance Click here to purchase insurance for GlobalShop 2015 Lead Retrieval Units Lead Retrieval Units may be rented from Experient using the link or form provided in the Official Service Provider Order Forms section of the GlobalShop Exhibitor Manual On site Lead Retrieval Units can be picked up from and returned to the Lead Retrieval counters at the Exhibitor Service Center Marshaling Yard All delivering carriers must check in at the Freeman Marshaling Yard prior to show site delivery Carriers will be assigned an unloading number according to driver check in time All shipments must be accompanied by a certified lightweight amp heavy weight ticket NO EXCEPTIONS For your convenience Freeman has available a full size certified scale at the Marshaling Yard The Marshaling Yard is
19. tograph or record their own exhibits during show days ONLY e Photography or video recording of any area outside an exhibitor s booth including but not limited to Registration Areas General Sessions and Meeting Rooms is prohibited e f planning to use an approved Exhibitor Appointed Photographer please complete and submit the electronic Exhibitor Appointed Photographer Approval Form Click here to complete this required form e Members of the press must first receive permission from the exhibitor to photograph the exhibitor s booth e f you need to take picture of booth after hours please contact the Mandalay Bay Edlen Electrical at PH 855 408 1349 There will be a charge for turning the lights on Press Room The Press Room will be located on the 2 level of Mandalay Bay Meeting Room Reef C in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Press kits may be dropped off starting Monday March 23 at 12 00pm 20 5 Exhibitor A Z Information Qe ARE March 24 26 2015 e Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas NV Property Passes Exhibitors and Attendees are required to have a completed Property Pass for all merchandise leaving the hall during move in show days and move out Property Passes may be picked up at the Freeman Service Desk Please note that attendees are still required to have a completed Property Pass to remove any goods during move out Any merchandise the customer will pick up or remove from the hall at the clo
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search