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2022

  • CTA’s CES on the Hill - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® brings the excitement of CES® to Capitol Hill. CES on the Hill gives lawmakers hands-on experience with the latest consumer technology products. This invitation only event will take place at CTA’s Innovation House in Washington, D.C. ... more

  • Las Vegas Moves Business Forward this GMID - Meeting and convention industry leaders in Las Vegas gathered at the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, symbolizing the resort community’s united commitment to moving business forward in honor of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). The photo features Michael Massar... more

  • Las Vegas Secures New Trade Shows - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is securing new business for Las Vegas with the announcement of deals that will bring major trade shows to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), which is also the  World Trade Center Las Vegas  (WTCLV).  over the... more

  • CTA Statement on Ukraine - The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “The invasion of Ukraine is a tragic and illegal assault on the people and independent nation of Ukraine and an attack on democracy. We call on Russia to stop its... more

  • COVID-19 Testing Now Available Near WTC Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has partnered with University Medical Center (UMC) to provide a convenient COVID-19 testing center for visitors requiring testing for travel and convention attendees on the Las Vegas Strip, just steps from the L... more

  • CES Concludes with Innovation to Better the World - CES® 2022 concluded earlier this month, following a week filled with thousands of product debuts unveiling innovation that will better the world and solve global challenges. More than 2300 exhibiting companies from around the world, including more than 800 startups, launched p... more

2021

  • Many Gas-Powered Car Owners Would Consider Switch - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® released a new report providing a snapshot of current U.S. consumer sentiment around electric vehicles (EVs), showing a sizable portion of gasoline-powered vehicle owners are open to considering a hybrid, plug-in hybrid vehicle (PH... more

  • WTC Las Vegas to Welcome SIAL America in 2022 - Emerald Holding, Inc. and Comexposium recently announced they will join forces in a strategic partnership to launch SIAL America at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), which is also the World Trade Center Las Vegas (WTCLV). SIAL America is expected to be the first larg... more

  • CTA's Shapiro Given French Legion of Honor Award - Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® president and CEO Gary Shapiro recently received the LĂ©gion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor) award, recognizing his service in spearheading the transition to a technology-forward society and organizing the world’s foremost technology event,... more

  • Las Vegas One Step Closer to Vegas Loop - The Las Vegas tourism community recently took a significant step forward in the development of the Vegas Loop, an express underground transportation solution that will help ease traffic congestion and offer visitors and locals convenient access to world-class resorts and e... more