By Jason Catullo

All Showgoers who book through the SEMA Show’s Official Hotel partner benefit from guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a list of the hotels available to fit a range of Show budgets. All hotel reservations made through the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, OnPeak, come with guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks. Hotels can be searched and sorted by alphabetical order, rating, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center or price.

Here are a few examples of the hotels and prices available:

• Luxor - $103 per night
• Excalibur - $116 per night
• New York New York - $166 per night
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - $175 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - $198 per night
• Planet Hollywood - $254 per night
• The Cromwell - $273 per night

Booking through Travel & Lodging page also means that guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider.

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT). If you have an existing reservation, have your OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By Jason Catullo

All Showgoers who book through the SEMA Show’s Official Hotel partner benefit from guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a list of the hotels available to fit a range of Show budgets. All hotel reservations made through the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, OnPeak, come with guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks. Hotels can be searched and sorted by alphabetical order, rating, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center or price.

Here are a few examples of the hotels and prices available:

• Luxor - $103 per night
• Excalibur - $116 per night
• New York New York - $166 per night
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - $175 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - $198 per night
• Planet Hollywood - $254 per night
• The Cromwell - $273 per night

Booking through Travel & Lodging page also means that guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider.

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT). If you have an existing reservation, have your OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can take steps now to prepare for the Show by following some early planning tips from SEMA Show Management.

With the SEMA Show floorplan continuing to fill and registration open, Show Management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience. Whether introducing a new product line or showcasing installation techniques, conducting a tool demonstration or featuring a project build, there are key steps to take now to help all Showgoers save money, attract more business and be prepared when the Show opens October 31.   

Next Steps for Exhibitors

1. Registration for exhibitors is available at www.semashow.com/register. The primary contact may register the entire staff at one time quickly and easily. Domestic exhibitors (United States/Canada) who register before the early October deadline will receive their badges in the mail.
   
   
2. The Online Media Center is available for exhibitors to announce product and SEMA Show announcements, such as guest and celebrity appearances, descriptions of the new products planned for display, special booth vehicles, product giveaways and more. Note: Many of the press releases and announcements submitted to the Online Media Center are used in SEMA’s Show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily and the September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine.
   
   
3. Staying on track with planning will help companies take advantage of special opportunities and Show programs that are designed to help them save money. The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes the information and forms needed to prepare now for the Show. In fact, many of the booth services (electrical, furnishings, etc.) have discount rates available for placing orders by the early-bird deadlines. Two of the forms suggested by Show management to help track and monitor Show expenses and planning are the Budget Checklist and the Deadline Checklist. The Budget Checklist helps exhibitors track their Show budget based on booth needs. The Deadline Checklist is where exhibitors will find all of the due dates for booth services and rentals, along with the deadlines and advance rates for ordering early.
   
   
4. Those taking part in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. Attendees will learn how to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and learn proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to their booths.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can take steps now to prepare for the Show by following some early planning tips from SEMA Show Management.

With the SEMA Show floorplan continuing to fill and registration open, Show Management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience. Whether introducing a new product line or showcasing installation techniques, conducting a tool demonstration or featuring a project build, there are key steps to take now to help all Showgoers save money, attract more business and be prepared when the Show opens October 31.   

Next Steps for Exhibitors

1. Registration for exhibitors is available at www.semashow.com/register. The primary contact may register the entire staff at one time quickly and easily. Domestic exhibitors (United States/Canada) who register before the early October deadline will receive their badges in the mail.
   
   
2. The Online Media Center is available for exhibitors to announce product and SEMA Show announcements, such as guest and celebrity appearances, descriptions of the new products planned for display, special booth vehicles, product giveaways and more. Note: Many of the press releases and announcements submitted to the Online Media Center are used in SEMA’s Show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily and the September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine.
   
   
3. Staying on track with planning will help companies take advantage of special opportunities and Show programs that are designed to help them save money. The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes the information and forms needed to prepare now for the Show. In fact, many of the booth services (electrical, furnishings, etc.) have discount rates available for placing orders by the early-bird deadlines. Two of the forms suggested by Show management to help track and monitor Show expenses and planning are the Budget Checklist and the Deadline Checklist. The Budget Checklist helps exhibitors track their Show budget based on booth needs. The Deadline Checklist is where exhibitors will find all of the due dates for booth services and rentals, along with the deadlines and advance rates for ordering early.
   
   
4. Those taking part in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. Attendees will learn how to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and learn proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to their booths.

Often thrown about in today’s trendy business and marketing circles, “rich data” can be a confusing buzz term. Nevertheless, it’s become an essential component in the aftermarket supply chain for everyone from manufacturers to warehouse-distributors to retailers. Consequently, manufacturers can obtain a real advantage in mainstream markets if they grasp and follow the latest rich-data best practices.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/understanding-rich-data

Often thrown about in today’s trendy business and marketing circles, “rich data” can be a confusing buzz term. Nevertheless, it’s become an essential component in the aftermarket supply chain for everyone from manufacturers to warehouse-distributors to retailers. Consequently, manufacturers can obtain a real advantage in mainstream markets if they grasp and follow the latest rich-data best practices.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/understanding-rich-data

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles.

Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles. The amendments also removed language that would have increased the maximum property tax assessment on any antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from $500 to $1,000. 

As introduced, the bill provided that those vehicles no longer eligible for antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle status would be valued at the same percentage of its actual valuation, thereby increasing the property tax. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.