ICSC to hold 2009 RECon May 17th - 20th in Las Vegas
Now more than ever it is essential for shopping center industry professionals and retailers alike to attend The International Council of Shopping Center's RECon, one of the world's largest retail real estate conferences. This year, attending RECon is more affordable than ever, as ICSC is offering exclusive packages for all members.
"During these trying times we feel it is critical for those in the retail real estate industry and related industries to get together for this monumental event that only happens once a year," said Michael Kercheval ICSC's president and CEO. "ICSC has worked with airlines and Las Vegas area hotels to offer our members the best rates," he added.
The members-only RECon packages include round-trip airfare from 16 major cities, three nights' hotel stay at the Imperial Palace (upgrades available to Bally's and Planet Hollywood), meeting registration, and shared ground transfers in Las Vegas; all for $972 and under (taxes included).[Please note that this offer is only valid through March 10. Contact DePrez Travel for more information on the packages at: icsctravel@depreztravel.com.]
ICSC's RECon takes place on May 17th - 20th in Las Vegas, Nev. This conference is an extraordinary opportunity to connect with the world's leading developers, retailers and financial companies who come together once a year under one roof to do business. Whether you are a shopping center owner looking for retailers or a retailer looking for new locations, you'll find it all and more at the RECon Leasing Mall. This is the place where deals get made! In fact, over 25% of the industry's annual retail real estate transactions are conceived or consummated during RECon.
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