FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 25, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
Official Press Events & Photo Opportunities

Las Vegas Market, Monday July 28, 2008

When: Opening Day Press Events for July 2008 Summer Las Vegas Market

Monday, July 28, 2008

What: Fiera Milano “Design Italiano” Press Briefing and Ribbon Cutting

Monday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. – Bldg. C-112

Witness the unveiling of the Design Italiano exhibit with Michele Perini, Chairman of Italy’s Fiera Milano, joined by World Market Center President and CEO Robert Maricich, who will also share insights on this first ever collaboration between both organizations. This exclusive furniture exhibit debuts for the first time in the United States at Las Vegas Market and features the best in Italian furniture design from the last 50 years.

World Market Center Las Vegas Official News Conference

Monday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. – One-Six Club, Bldg. B, 16th Floor

World Market Center’s President and CEO, Robert Maricich along with project developers Shawn Samson, Jack Kashani and Ron Wackrow of Related Companies will brief attending journalists on the many exciting highlights of the July Las Vegas Market and share updates on future plans taking shape at World Market Center Las Vegas.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Building C

Monday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. – Grand Plaza

Celebrity host Susan Anton along with special guest Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and World Market Center officials will lead a spectacular ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the addition of 2.1 million square feet to the World Market Center campus. Building C ushers in more than 300 new to market companies from around the world and brings World Market Center Las Vegas to 5 million sq. feet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Rod Stewart concert that immediately follows the ribbon cutting ceremony is NOT a sanctioned media event at Las Vegas Market. It is a private show for registered market attendees and intended for entertainment only. Under no circumstances are registered press allowed to cover, photograph or video any part of the concert. Upon request, World Market Center will service authorized images of the concert to requesting media. Thank you for your cooperation.

Market Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 2008

Market Times: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Friday)

Location: World Market Center Las Vegas

495 S. Grand Central Pkwy.

Buildings A, B and C

Media Center: The Media Center, located on the 16th floor of Building B, will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To arrange interviews with World Market Center Las Vegas officials or special market guests before or during Las Vegas Market, please contact:

Andrew Maiden MEDIA CENTER DESK:

Public Relations Manager (702) 599-8160

702.599.3062 (office)

702.271.5760 (mobile)

andrew.maiden@lasvegasmarket.com