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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS NAVIGATING ICSC S RECON Fact Sheet...3 Know before you go...4 Leasing Mall/ Marketplace Mall...9 The Convention...12 Hotel/Monorail Information...16

3 fast facts Visit ICSC s RECon for updates website ICSC S RECON FACT SHEET Industry professionals from around the world attend ICSC s RECon, representing: Shopping Center Owners/Developers: 37% Real Estate Services: 18 % Retailers/Tenants: 15% Architects/Designers/Contractors: 6% Public Sector: 6 % Financial and Investment Institutions: 3% Economic Development Agencies and Municipalities: 3% Shopping Center Managers: 4% Others: 8% RECon contains 3 Components : Industry Educational Sessions (Sunday through Tuesday) Leasing Mall featuring 1,000 of the world s leading owners, developers, retailers, brokers, economic development agencies and municipalities as well as financial institutions and lenders networking and conducting business (Monday - Wednesday) Marketplace Mall is the exclusive home to product and service providers. Formerly the RECon Trade Expo, the Marketplace Mall@ RECon hosts over 300 exhibits offering the very latest products, services, and solutions for operating commercial properties. 3 RECon is one of the largest conventions in North America. RECon is the largest gathering of retail real estate professionals in the world. The Leasing Mall and Marketplace Mall encompasses 1 million square feet. ICSC estimates that approximately 50 percent of the retail real estate industry s shopping center leases are signed or conceived during RECon

4 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Tip #1 Exhibitors in the Leasing Mall can be located by the first initial of their hall (C=Central; S=South) then by their booth number followed by a numeric avenue address (Twenty Second Avenue) or an alphabetical street address (S Street). Sample Booth Address: Hall, Booth Number, Street/Address S17 B Street or C th Avenuee The CENTRAL HALL contains exhibitors that have addresses from Tenth through Twenty- First Avenue or F Street through M Street. The CENTRAL HALL also contains the street addresses of Union. This is the hall off the LVCC s Grand Lobby. The LOWER SOUTH HALL contains exhibitors that have an exhibit space address from 50th to 60th Avenue or U to W Street. The UppER SOUTH HALL contains exhibitors that have an exhibit space address from Twenty-Second Avenue to Fiftieth Avenue or N to S Street. The CENTRAL and SOUTH HALL houses exhibitors such as retailers, restaurants and other food-related companies as well as shopping center owners, developers, management companies, brokers, economic development agencies, financial institutions and product/services providers. THE CONVENTION Runs for three and a half days and features more than 20 educational sessions on topics affecting the shopping center industry; more than 300 products and service vendors exhibiting in the Marketplace Mall; and the opportunity to meet with over 1,000 companies representing shopping center owners, developers, leasing agents, brokers, retailers, and public sector professionals who are exhibiting in the 1 million square foot exhibit. ICSC estimates that approximately 50 percent of all shopping center leases are signed or conceived during RECon. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER (LVCC) Located at 3150 Paradise Road, the LVCC hosts ICSC s convention events and is where most of your time will be spent during RECon. At the LVCC you will find: Exhibitor Meeting Rooms, Leasing Mall and Marketplace Mall, Registration, RECon Sessions, Meal Functions, SIGs (Special Industry Groups), RECon Academy, and Press Room. Also, located at the LVCC are the Design Trends, Green Zone, Cities of the World Showcase, Finance, Technology and Social Media, and Canadian pavilions. PHOTO BADGES All attendees and exhibitors are required to have an ICSC-issued color photo badge for access to RECon. To submit a photo for your badge, a high resolution picture to memberphotos@icsc.org with your full contact information or I.D. number. CONVENTION REGISTRATION Attendees can pick-up convention materials in the Grand and South Hall Lobbies. If you pre-registered by March 30, 2012 your badge will be mailed to you directly. This offers the convenience of a lower RECon registration rate and the ease of not having to wait on long lines. If you receive your badge in the mail you do not need to go to the registration area. You can go directly to the entrance of the Grand Lobby or South Hall Lobby of the LVCC to pick up a clip/lanyard, program, and maps. You only need to go to registration if you have changes that need to be made on your badge or if you have not registered. The registration area is located in N1, the North Hall. It is very important to pre-register to avoid waiting on long lines. Badges provide attendees access to all functions available at RECon. You will NOT be allowed into the Leasing Mall, Meeting Rooms, Meal Functions and Marketplace Mall without a badge. Exhibitor staff badges provide access to the show floor only; but not to sessions or meal functions. 4

5 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Tip #2 Exhibitors in the Marketplace Mall can be located by the aisle of where their booth is located. Ex: Booth 423 will be found in the 400 isle. Tip #3 Educational sessions are held in the LVCC, leave yourself enough time to walk and find the session, find a seat and get settled (up to 10 minutes). Tip #4 Take advantage of attending at least one of the educational sessions. Not only do they provide you an opportunity to take a break from the convention, the sessions are focused on the trends leading the industry. Tip #5 Bring plenty of business cards to distribute to fellow attendees as they are your calling-card for the convention. LEASING MALL Developed by the late Albert Sussman, ICSC s first president, the Leasing Mall provides shopping center owners, developers, retailers, public sector representatives, brokers and financial institutions a forum to discuss projects existing and new and retail real estate strategy. The Leasing Mall consists of custom designed booths where companies that are looking to either fill or develop retail space throughout the world will showcase their projects. The Leasing Mall is located in the LVCC and is made up of two halls CENTRAL and SOUTH HALLS. The Grand Lobby features the Cities of the World Showcase and ICSC Bookstore. EXHIBITOR MEETING ROOMS Located in the South Hall of the LVCC. Meeting Rooms provide a private environment in which to do business. Meeting Rooms contain the letter S followed by a three digit room number. (For example, S229). MARkETPLACE MALL Now it s own exhibit hall, the Marketplace Mall contains product and service vendors for the retail real estate industry. Companies exhibiting in the Marketplace Mall represent, but are not limited to Technology companies, Speciality Retail, and Vendors & Suppliers. Marketplace Mall attendee badges provide access to the Marketplace Mall ONLY, not to educational sessions or meal functions. DESIGN TRENDS Located in the South Hall, connector Level 2, Design Trends feature renderings of the hottest trends in retail real estate design. Design Trends highlight development projects in all shopping center design formats including mixed-use, urban, suburban, lifestyle centers, malls, and open-air centers. 5

6 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Tip #6 Try to schedule appointments on the same day in the same hall, as it could take between minutes to walk between Halls. Tip #7 Visit ICSC $aving$! for all you travel, hotel, and entertainment needs at a discounted rate. This website features special rates on entertainment, catering, group dining, individual dining, hotels, recreational activities, tours, and transportation. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Led by industry professionals, ICSC hosts a variety of educational sessions throughout the convention. These educational sessions feature discussions on topics currently affecting the shopping center industry and include Capital Markets, Sustainablity, Lease Negotiations, Social Media, and New Retail Concepts. OPENING RECEPTION Taking place Sunday, May 20th from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the North Hall (N3). This reception is your opportunity to begin networking with other convention attendees. Enjoy the sounds of Las Vegas local band, The Gregg Band. ICSC s MEMBER BENEFITS CENTER Located in the North Hall (N1) of the LVCC, this area educates ICSC Members about the new products and services available. Here you can meet the ICSC professional staff who can advise you on all programs and services that may interest you. Learn more about our Insurance and Affinity programs, exclusive Member2Member Discount Programs, and various networking opportunities. Make sure to stop by and learn how to make the most of you ICSC membership. Please contact Randi Glass, Director of Membership development, at rglass@icsc.org or with any questions. The Member Benefits Center Hours of Operation: Sunday: 8:00am- 6:00pm Monday: 7:00am- 5:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am- 5:00pm 6 ICSC s GREEN ZONE Located in the Marketplace Mall in the North Hall 1 & 2 and consisting of 5,000 square feet of exhibit space that will showcase the latest products and services being offered to help the retail real estate industry. TWITTER & FACEBOOk Go to Twitter (@ICSC) or Facebook (friend request ICSC: International Council of Shopping Centers) and tell us about your experience. For either first timers sharing their experiences or veterans with a suggestion for sessions or topics, feedback is very helpful for future conventions. Stop by the Technology and Social Media Pavilion in the Marketplace Mall to hear the latest convention buzz.

7 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Leasing Mall 101 Don t forget your badge. Always have your copy of the Leasing Mall Floor Plan & Reference Guide. Don t come to the convention without scheduled appointments. Don t give up if you cannot speak with someone on the first day. YOUR OPINION COUNTS! After the event you will automatically be sent an electronic survey. Take the time to complete it and let us know what you thought of the event! We DO use this information to improve the event for the future. SPECIAL INDUSTRY GROUPS (SIGs) These discussion forums highlight a specific discipline of the industry allowing attendees to share common ideas, interests, and challenges. There will be 13 different SIGs offered at RECon. Keep a look out for topics that interest you. Topics include: Finance Franchise Hispanic Markets Leasing/Brokers Legal Operations/Management Outlets Public/Private Partnerships Retailers Only Risk Management/Insurance Speciality Retail Leasing Students Women in Real Estate 7 PRESS OFFICE ICSC does maintain a press office throughout the duration of the convention. The press office is located in the North Hall N1 and provides members of the media a location to file stories, collect exhibitor s materials, and a quiet spot away from the convention. Follow ICSC s Media Relations Department on Twitter (@icscnews) for links to all press releases and up to the minute news regarding RECon. Live pictures from RECon will be posted on Flickr (icscnews); check here to see your company s photos!

8 LEASING MALL/MARKETpLACE MALL DETAILS Veteran s Tips Registration and pre-plans DON T wait until 7:45 am on Monday. If you do, you might have to wait in line and miss your appointment. DO go through your registration materials and your convention kit. Pull out the Leasing Mall and Marketplace Mall Reference Guides and put them in a safe place. They are your guides to the floor plan and replacements are often not available once the convention opens. DO look through your Program Directory to determine what educational sessions you may want to attend and for the room location. Also, there may be some changes to the convention program since the marketing brochure, so take a moment to look through the program. DO bring your badge with you at all times. If you don t, you will not be able to access any of the convention functions. DON T lose your badge. If you do, you will have to pay a replacement fee of $100. DON T forget to get a receipt if you need one for accounting purposes. Though Las Vegas cab drivers do not like to make change, they are very generous with giving receipts. EXHIBIT STRUCTURES The Leasing Mall/ Marketplace Mall contain custom designed displays that act as office space for the exhibiting companies. Structures in the exhibiting halls can be as small as 10 feet by 10 feet to as large as 17,000 square feet! RECON IS AN APPOINTMENT DRIVEN CONVENTION! If you need to meet with one of the exhibitors, please contact the company for an appointment. ICSC provides an interactive listing of exhibitors and their locations online. Be aware that Monday and Tuesday are the BUSIEST days at the Exposition. Companies may not be able to fit you in on those days, but try on Wednesday, when the Leasing Mall is open until 2 pm So if at first you don t succeed, keep trying because you never know! Even if you cannot speak with an exhibitor, try to locate their booth and take their promotional material since it contains contact information that you can refer back to once you return from the convention. Also, consider visiting the press room to pick up company press kits. When scheduling appointments, try to make them in the same hall on the same day. This will limit the amount of time you have to walk between the two halls. Remember, the walk can be as long as three-quarters of a mile one way! Know the hours of the Leasing Mall/ Marketplace Mall when making your appointments. Though a 7:30 am appointment may sound great for Monday, the Leasing Mall s official start is 9:00 am and security will not grant you access. Marketplace Mall: Leasing Mall: Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m 8 DON T FORGET YOUR BADGE AT ANY TIME. If you do not have it, you will not be able to access any of the convention functions. If you lose it, it will cost you $100 for a replacement.

9 LEASING MALL/MARKETpLACE MALL DETAILS Veteran s Tips Planning on dining out while in Las Vegas? Make your reservations before you go. For dining options, visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau s dining link at ICSC shuttle buses are convenient, frequent, free, and drop you right in front of the convention doors. A complete bus schedule is included in the convention materials you receive onsite. A listing of official hotels can be found in the RECon Final Program or on ICSC s website. The buses run along the Las Vegas Strip and run throughout the duration of the convention. The monorail is also an option. Though a single ride can be purchased for $5.00, unlimited oneday and three-day passes are also available. For more information, visit CITIES OF THE WORLD EXHIBITORS Public sector members are part of the Leasing Mall and represent local and state government departments/agencies, economic development corporations, non-profit community groups, downtown and business improvement districts and chambers of commerce that are promoting retail real estate development opportunities. Public Sector exhibitors are located in Central Hall Cities of the World Pavilion. Before you go, visit for information and exhibitor s locations. Public sector members have been exhibiting in the Leasing Mall since The first city was Rancho Cucamonga, California. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking a tremendous amount. For your reference, if you walk from the northern most point in the North Hall to the southern most point in the South Hall you will have walked three quarters of a mile. Multiply that by three and a half days, eight hours a day, a number of trips back and forth and that equals sore feet!! 9 Visit ICSC s RECon website for updates at

10 THE CONVENTION FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS AT THE CONVENTION ICSC provides meals for Full Paid RECon attendees including luncheons (with guest speakers) on Monday and Tuesday. ICSC also sponsors an Opening Reception on Sunday; as well as various other receptions. You ll only go hungry or thirsty if you don t plan or make the time to refuel. Don t forget to drink PLENTY of water you are in the desert! The Marketplace Mall Café located in the Marketplace Mall features various cash and carry food vendors.this is also the only area with free Wi-Fi at RECon. Many of the exhibitors provide a various array of snacks, food and beverages for their appointment guests. The LVCC has a cafeteria and Starbucks located just off the Grand lobby which is open daily for breakfast and lunch. There is also a food court off the South Hall Lobby. RESTAURANTS and ENTERTAINMENT There is a wide variety of dining options in Las Vegas, from fast food, to discount buffets to 5-star restaurants. There is something for every budget. For a complete list of restaurants visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau website at or go to the ICSC RECon website for Restaurant and entertainment discounts. 10 Restaurant reservations are encouraged in advance. The town gets very busy during RECon. ICSC SHUTTLE BUSES ICSC provides complimentary shuttle buses between all Official Convention Hotels and the LVCC. WHAT TO PACk Business or business casual attire is recommended for RECon. The average temperature in Las Vegas in May is 86 degrees but it can reach over 100 degrees. The LVCC tends to be kept cold so you may want to bring a jacket or sweater with you, just in case. Bring plenty of business cards to distribute to fellow attendees as they are your calling-card for the convention.

11 THE CONVENTION Average Temperatures in May in Las Vegas Average High Temperature in May in Las Vegas: 88 F (31.1 C) Average Low Temperature in May in Las Vegas: 60 F (15.5 C) Average Rainfall in May in Las Vegas:.28 Average Humidity in May in Las Vegas: 18% CELL PHONES Your cell phone will work inside the LVCC but it is still a good idea to have all contact information for your appointments written down in a safe place just incase you have phone trouble. Plan ahead to avoid any unexpected problems. WHEN TO ARRIVE AND DEPART While attendees take advantage of the full convention program, the vast majority are there for the Leasing Mall. Given this, the two heaviest travel days for ICSC convention goers are Sunday for arrivals and Wednesday for departures. If you can arrive early, do so. This will allow you to get acclimated with the layout of the convention, adjust to the time change and get settled in before you have to hit the ground running on Sunday or Monday. It is recommended to depart Wednesday, May 23rd since the Leasing Mall will be open from 9:00 am-2:00 pm Use this time to create those last minute deals! 11 TRANSPORTATION: CABS, MONORAIL AND SHUTTLE BUSES After you get your luggage and head to your hotel, you might have to wait on a cab line at the airport. Though it does move fast, it can be quite long, depending on the time you arrive. Cab lines will be everywhere. From hotels to the LVCC. Just like anywhere in the U.S. traffic builds as the day progresses, so leave your hotel early.

12 THE CONVENTION OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ICSC SHUTTLE BUSES ICSC provides complimentary shuttle buses between all Official Convention Hotels and the LVCC. LAS VEGAS MONORAIL Connecting eight major resorts, the Las Vegas Monorail is another option for you to get around Las Vegas. The monorail has seven stations: MGM Grand, Bally s/paris, Flamingo/Caesars Palace, Harrah s/imperial Palace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, and the Sahara. It operates Monday through Thursday (7:00 am to 2:00 am) and Friday through Sunday (7:00 am to 3:00 am) BUSINESS CENTER Located off the Grand Lobby, the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center TM in the LVCC offers you virtually everything you need to meet your convention exhibiting needs from packing and shipping to signage, copying and last-minute office supplies. Do you need presentations, flyers, signs or other marketing materials for your meeting or event? Submit your orders online and the will be waiting for you at the Las Vegas Convention Center when you arrive. 12 Submit online orders HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, SHOWS AND FLIGHTS BOOk UP FAST Las Vegas offers something for everyone, however, with many individuals descending on the city at one time, available hotel rooms, dining options, shows and flights book up fast. So book your lodging, dining reservations, flights and entertainment activities early for the best availability and choices possible. Remember, ICSC is not the only game in town. For additional information regarding ICSC s RECon, please call or visit the ICSC website. DePrez Travel is the official housing agent for RECon 2012.

13 THE CONVENTION HOTELS View a complete list of all hotels and special RECon pricing for all your travel needs. It is highly recommended to book your hotel room through the reserved blocks to ensure the best rate. This website also showcases all specials offered to RECon attendees such as entertainment, catering, group dining, individual dining, recreational activities, tours, and transportation. TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR OFFICIAL ICSC HOTELS Aria at City Center Bally s Bellagio Caesars Palace Cosmopolitan Courtyard by Marriott Elara, A Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel Wynn Excalibur Fairfield Inn by Marriott Flamingo Four Seasons Hard Rock Harrah s Hilton Grand Vacations Suites Hyatt Place Imperial Palace Las Vegas Marriott Luxor Mandalay Bay Mandarin Oriental MGM Grand Mirage Monte Carlo New York New York The Palms Palms Place Palazzo Paris Planet Hollywood Renaissance Residence Inn Residence Inn Hughes Center Rio Riveria Signature at MGM Spring Hill Suites THEhotel Treasure Island The Tropicana Trump Hotel Las Vegas Vdara Venetian Westin Las Vegas Casino and Spa Wynn

14 THE CONVENTION RECon 2012 Map Legend Las Vegas Convention Center RECon 2012 Map Las Vegas Convention Center < N 14 Map not to scale Current as of 4/1/2012

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16 LAS VEGAS MONORAIL Las Vegas Monorail (MGM Grand to Sahara) The Las Vegas Monorail runs from the MGM Grand to the Sahara hotel. The route has seven stations: MGM Grand, Bally s / Paris, Flamingo, Harrah s / Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton and the Sahara. The monorail is open Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am to 2:00 am and Friday - Sunday, 7 am - 3 am Rates for the monorail are $5 for one ride, $14 for an unlimited one-day pass for one person and $30 for an unlimited three-day pass for one person. 16

17 LAS VEGAS HOTELS Mirage-Treasure Island Tram The Mirage-Treasure Island tram runs between 7 am - 2 am, daily. The tram arrives just about every 15 minutes and the ride lasts about two to four minutes. The Mirage stop of this monorail is outside but well shaded with a misting system, and located just to the left of the hotel s front entrance. At Treasure Island, passengers wait indoors in a corridor located near the entrance to the parking garage. Those waiting for the tram stand behind automatic gates. Because the automatic gates tend to open almost as soon as the tram arrives, it is best to allow everyone on the tram a chance to disembark first before getting on. The waiting areas, as well as the tram itself, have televisions playing ads that feature TI and Mirage shows and attractions. The track is set back from the Strip and the ride is smooth, passing palm trees and vegetation. It also offers a nice aerial view of the TI pool on the west side. Seating is bus-style, with long benches and some standing room. Bellagio - CityCenter - Monte Carlo Tram The Bellagio - CityCenter - Monte Carlo tram runs daily from 8 am - 4 am, every seven minutes. The tram arrives just about every 15 minutes and the ride lasts about two to six minutes. 17 The Bellagio stop of this monorail is accessible from a hallway in the Bellagio Spa Tower just past Sensi restaurant and near the walkway to Vdara. There are stairs and an elevator that go up to the station. The station itself is located outside but it does have a roof to protect you from the weather. Guests at Vdara would access the tram by taking a short walk along a walkway to the Bellagio Spa Tower entrance. Once there, follow the signage. The tram stops at Crystals and again you ll be outside but within a shelter. From this stop riders can go downstairs into the mall. The tram station exit will put you near Beso restaurant and the entrance to Aria Resort is accessible through an outdoor area just past Beso. The tram s final stop is the Monte Carlo. The tram s exit is at the Monte Carlo s Street of Dreams shopping center. There is also an entrance to Aria accessible from this stop. It will lead you to the front portion of Aria s casino.

18 LAS VEGAS HOTELS Mandalay Bay-Excalibur Tram This monorail s route varies based on what hotel you start at. If you start at the Excalibur main station, the monorail will take you directly to Mandalay Bay about a 3-minutes trip. If you start from Mandalay Bay, you will stop at the Luxor and then the Excalibur about a 7-minutes trip. It is in operation daily from 7 am to 10:30 pm, and trains leave every 3-7 minutes. All waiting areas are indoors or covered except the Luxor s, but some walking is required to make the loop (there are stairs as well as an elevator to access the tram stop). Fortunately, everything is well air-conditioned. Small platforms and a lack of any attendants at the Mandalay Bay end mean you may have to scramble to a car when traffic is heavy, but even a holiday weekend crowd can be accommodated once the initial rush for a seat dies down. Although it s a little more complicated to make this loop, the profusion of stations has some advantages: The Main Station is convenient to a free pull on a slot machine with a $5,000 payoff (though it gives out many more free show tickets), and the Luxor s is the only monorail stop with music for waiting passengers. 18