Vegas, Baby! Your IMEX Networking Guide

By: The 360DG Las Vegas Team

Raise your hand if you’re pumped for IMEX 2024! We’ve got both hands up because we’re so excited to see what this year’s conference brings. 🙌 Bonus points: IMEX takes place in one of our absolute favorite destinations, Las Vegas. Finding fun activities and networking opportunities doesn’t need to be a roll of the dice. Consider this article your one-stop shop for all things Vegas, baby!

Must-Attend Networking Events

First, we’ll indulge in a little shameless self-promotion. Our 360DG event has long been a fan favorite at IMEX, and this year is no different! This year, we’re headed back to the 90s with our 90360 event. Reach out to your local 360 Destination Group representative for the deets! It’s going to be all that and a bag of chips. 

Another must is MPI’s annual event (they’re celebrating their 40th anniversary this year!) Attendees are truly a who’s who of our industry at large. In addition to networking over cocktails, we can’t wait to get out on the dancefloor with you and soak up the Vegas views. See you there!

Epic Ways to Spend Your Days

Trending Activities & The Places You Need to Be

• AREA15 is an epic place to explore Vegas’ unique culture and have a great time doing it! In particular, be sure to check out Meow Wolf’s Mega Mart for ultimate inspiration.
• PLAY Playground at Luxor because even grownups deserve recess!
• Immerse yourself in Las Vegas History at The Neon Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.
• The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas (consider this is an invitation you just can’t refuse!)

Get Out of Town

• Seven Magic Mountains: it’s oh-so Instagrammable!
• Escape the city’s hustle at Red Rock Canyon where breathtaking desert landscapes and red rock formations offer a scenic retreat.
• Springs Preserve, commonly known as the “birthplace of Las Vegas.”
• Marvel at one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century at Hoover Dam.
• Take an off-road UTV tour! Message us for our favorite ways to get rugged.

Nights Out on the Town

Can’t-Miss Shows on the Strip

• Maroon 5 at the Park MGM.
• Garth Brooks at Caesars Palace.
• V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at the MSG Sphere.

Get a Bird’s Eye View of the Flashing Lights

• Fly LINQ Zipline lets you tour the city like never before.
• City Light Tour via Maverick Helicopters.
• Highroller at the Linq.

Best Spots for Some Face Time 

Looking to chat with a colleague, newfound bestie, or potential employer one-on-one? These are the top spots to escape from the IMEX hustle and bustle for a meal or drink. 

With the city buzzing during IMEX, be sure to lock in those reservations now. Whether it’s for the whole group or a more intimate outing, securing your spot early will save you from the stress of last-minute searches. 

The Cosmopolitan

• Beauty & Essex is what happens when Lower East Side grit meets Las Vegas Strip glam.
• Block 16 Urban Food Hall for when you want a taste of it all.
• Chandelier Bar is a truly one-of-a-kind multi-level bar.
• Ghost Donkey serves up modern, South-of-the-border favorites.
• Barbershop at the Cosmopolitan for when you need a drink (or two) and a new ‘do. 

Mandalay Bay

• Foundation Room had us at rooftop experience, decadent lounge, and unique, hand-crafted cocktails.
• Libertine Social: a next-generation gastropub will stimulate the senses.
• Border Grill is the perfect setting for sipping margaritas and savoring the bold flavors of Mexico.
• Citizens Kitchen & Bar for when you’re in the mood for comfort food.
• Hussong’s Cantina at the shoppes at Mandalay Place will give you a taste of Mexico with delicious tacos and margaritas.
• RiRa Irish Pub has hearty Irish fare and a friendly atmosphere.

More Hotel Haute Spots

• Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris Hotel lets you soak in classic café Français flair on their patio while you enjoy gorge Bellagio fountain views!
• Pair your drink with one of 300+ premium cigar brands from a walk-in humidor at Montecristo Cigar Bar at the Paris Hotel.
• Carbone at ARIA serves classic Italian with a modern twist. Perfect for impressing clients over rich, flavorful dishes.
• Easy’s Speakeasy at ARIA is just like it sounds. Handcrafted cocktails and live music with a Sin City twist. 
• Mizumi at Wynn offers high-class, Japanese cuisine.
• Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio for culinary classics with stunning views of the Bellagio fountains.
• Estiatorio Milos at The Venetian for exquisite Mediterranean seafood in a refined setting.
• Skyfall Lounge at Delano serves up creative cocktails while taking in panoramic views of the Strip.
• Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace—yeah, it rules!
• Glass Bar at Planet Hollywood is an elegant lounge experience you won’t want to miss.

Downtown & Chinatown

• Golden Tiki is a Las Vegas classic!
• The Laundry Room inside Commonwealth is the perfect 1-1 meetup. This hidden gem offers a cozy vibe; don’t forget to make a reservation!

• Sparrow and Wolf is a culinary adventure in a chic, vibrant atmosphere in Chinatown. Perfect for a relaxed yet trendy meal.

Get the Whole Gang Together

Whether you work remotely or just want a little team-building, here are our favorite places for group dinners!

• Carmine’s Italian Restaurant in the Forum shops at Caesars Hotel & Casino.
• Firefly, did someone say tapas?!?
• Buddy V’s Ristorante at The Venetian.
• Smith & Wollensky: For business, pleasure, or a little bit of both.
• Cornish Pasty Co. in Downtown Las Vegas.
• Lawry’s The Prime Rib is known for the best prime rib in Vegas. We concur!
• STK Steakhouse at the Cosmopolitan.
• Esther’s Kitchen in Downtown Las Vegas.
• Therapy in Downtown Las Vegas for when you need a little pep in your step.
• Middle Child for brunch or lunch favorites (because breakfast is just too early.)

Fuel Up: Quick Bites, Caffeine Breaks, and Late Nights

 Grab-and-Go Lunch Spots

• Citizens at Mandalay Bay.
• BBQ Mexicana adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. 
• Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay is our go-to for to-go!

Get an Energy Boost

• Regenerate Me IV at The Venetian.
• REVIV Wellness at the MGM Grand.
• Pressed Juicery at Aria and the Cosmopolitan.
• Hazel Coffee and Cocktail at Mandalay Bay.
• PRESS Bar & Lounge at the Four Seasons.
• 3940 Coffee and Tea at Delano.

Late-Night Bites

• The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge is as Vegas as Vegas gets.
• Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan, shhh! This one’s just between us.
• Whiskey Down at MGM Grand.
• Tacos El Gordo, ¡Muy bueno!
• Herbs and Rye, don’t miss their Reverse Happy Hour from 12-2 am!
• El Dorado Cantina just off the strip.

Schedule Some Me-Time

Treat yo self to some R&R after the show.

• Canyon Ranch Spa offers 134,000 square feet of wellness and rejuvenation, just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip.
• Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace.
• Lapis Spa & Wellness at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
• Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam at the Cosmopolitan.
• Soulo Hair Spa in Chinatown is the first-ever Japanese-style salon in Vegas!

The Best of Vegas? Yeah, We Wrote the Book on It.

Ok, so it’s really more of a guide than a book, but you get the drift. Check out our 360DG IMEX Insider’s Guide for our favorite spots close to the show floor. 

To us, you’re always a high-roller. We can’t wait to see you at IMEX!