The International Fastener Expo will remain September 28-30, 2020, the sponsors announced.

The host hotel and convention center, Mandalay Bay, is slated to reopen July 1.

“We continue to monitor the situation and will aim to bring you the latest, most relevant updates,” show owner Emerald Expositions announced.

IFE management had surveyed show participants about postponing to a mid-November date.

“In these trying times, a sense of community is essential,” Emerald Expositions announced.  “We recognize our role in bringing together the fastener and industrial products community each year since 1981.  Our team is working to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.”

Show management also developed a safety plan. Click here for more.

Early bird attendee registration is $50 open until June 30.  Registration is $75 from July 1 through September 27.  Onsite registration is $85.  Web: FastenerShows.com

MGM Hotels posted a seven-point safety plan that includes screening, temperature checks and employee training; physical distancing; hand washing and enhanced sanitation; HVAC air quality controls; incident response protocols; digital innovations.  Click here for more. 

The city of Las Vegas began a staggered reopening June 4, with the Bellagio, MGM Grand, New York New York and Caesars casinos opening.  Excalibur Hotel opened June 11 and Luxor is slated to open June 25.

If Las Vegas successfully reopens, IFE participants will find many changes at Las Vegas hotels such as:

  • There will be changes starting with mask requirements upon entering a hotel and temperature screening.  Hotels will have “contactless check-in” to avoid the guest registration lines.  Parking may be free, but there will be no valet parking.
  • Many restaurants are reopening, but not the self-service buffets Vegas is known for.  There will be digital menus sent to phones.
  • There have been flight discounts, fewer seats in shows, sanitation stations, employee training and social distancing at traditionally crowded pools.
  • More social distancing in the casinos.  For example, blackjack tables will be limited to three players.  There may be plexiglass shields, plastic curtains, tents and screens throughout casinos.  Standalone hand washing stations have been added.
  • Masks that obscure the entire face will be prohibited.

The shutdown has been expensive.  MGM has been losing $14 million per day.