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| Ticket Prices: | 1-day- $65.00 / person pre-registration ($90 after June 14)
3-day- $115.00 / person pre-registration ($140 after June 14) |
PBA organizational members belonging to the Salon/Spa, Distributor or Manufacturer Sections receive 2 complimentary 3-day badges. PBA individual members belonging to the Beauty Professional/NCA Section* receive 1 complimentary 3-day badge.
*Beauty Professional/NCA Section members are reminded that Cosmoprof North America is a business-to-business show. No cash-and-carry sales or technical education is available. |
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| How can I purchase a ticket? |
Purchase Tickets Here!
Toll Free: 866.229.2386
Outside US Tel: 301.694.5243
Outside US Fax: 301.694.5124
Tickets purchased by phone or fax are subject to a US$10.00 processing fee.
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| How will I receive my tickets (badges)? |
| Once registered, you will receive a confirmation by
email. Bring your confirmation onsite and scan it at the
Self-Registration/Self-Check-In Kiosk to receive your
badge. |
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| I did not get to attend the show. Can I get a refund? |
| NO. Tickets are non-refundable / non-transferable. |
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| What should I do if I lose my ticket? |
| No tickets are mailed. If you misplace your email confirmation, please contact
the Registration Help Desk at 866.229.2386 or 301.694.5243 to have a duplicate
confirmation emailed to you. |
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| When is online registration open? |
| Visitor Pre-Registration will open on
April 1, 2013. |
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| Are members of beauty industry associations offered any discounts to attend Cosmoprof North America? |
Yes, the following associations are offered discounts:
- Allied Beauty Asssociation (ABA)
- Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)
- Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD)
- Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA)
- International Salon Business Network (NSDA)
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| When is on-site registration open? |
| 8am – 5pm | Friday, July 12 | Exhibitor Registration |
| 8am – 5pm | Saturday, July 13 | Exhibitor and Attendee Registration |
| 8am – 6pm | Sunday, July
14 | Exhibitor and Attendee Registration |
| 8am – 6pm | Monday, July
15 | Exhibitor and Attendee Registration |
| 8am – 3pm | Tuesday, July
16 | Exhibitor and Attendee Registration |
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| What kind of identification should I bring to the show? |
The following WILL BE REQUIRED for entrance.
All attendees will be asked to present a
photo I.D. along with one of the following credentials:
- Business Card indicating an affiliation with the beauty industry and printed with your name and company.
- Salon or Spa business license
- Cosmetology license
- Distributor Store Card (Sally's Professional; SalonCentric; CosmoProf ProCard; MAC Pro Card; Smashbox Pro Card; Temptu Pro Artist Card)
- Cosmetology School Time Sheet or report card
- Cosmetology school ID card
- PBA Member ID
- Other beauty association membership card (CCA, ISPA, ICMAD, etc.)
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| How can I get best hotel rates? |
| Contact our official travel agency Par Avion at 800.826.8133 or 310.590.4713 to receive discounted rates. |
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| Can I purchase Special Events / Education tickets without having a show ticket? |
| You must purchase a badge allowing you entry onto the expo floor in order to attend any educational sessions offered on the expo floor. The following events may be purchased without purchasing a badge for the expo floor: Get Together Party; North American Hairstyling Awards; PBA Business Forum. Please note that purchasing tickets for these events WILL NOT grant you access to the expo floor.
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| Do I need to pre-register for classes? |
| Yes, most classes are not included in the price of the show ticket. Classroom attendance is limited. For this
reason, we recommend that everyone reserves a seat by pre-registering in advance. |
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| Are members of NBSDA(Korean Distributor Association) entitled to complimentary entrance? |
| No; NBSDA members do not receive free entrance tickets; however, they are entitled to receive the Preferred
Rate Card for 50% off the admission price. |
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| Are beauty instructors entitled to complimentary passes? |
| No, they are not since the show is business to business only, without any technical
education offered and cash and carry transactions prohibited. |
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| I work in a chain salon; can I enter the trade show floor? |
| Yes, as long as you have employment in the beauty industry you are welcome on the trade show floor. However,
exhibitors present at the show are seeking high volume transactions not selling individual products. |
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| Is my child allowed to come with me? |
| Cosmoprof North America is for members of the professional beauty industry ONLY. Children under the
age of 16 will not be admitted onto the show floor for liability reasons and for the safety of
your child. No Exceptions! |
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| Is my spouse/partner allowed to come to the show? |
| Cosmoprof North America is for members of the professional beauty industry ONLY. Spouses/partners will be admitted at the discretion of show management upon presentation of photo identification showing either the same last name or same address as the attendee. Spouse/partner tickets may only be purchased onsite. |
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| I am a student, so I don’t have a cosmetology license; can I still attend? |
| Students are allowed to enter the trade show floor. However, there are no discounts and the show
floor is for business to business transactions only. No cash and carry will take place and no technical
education is available. Exhibitors will not sell to students |
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| Can I be a model? |
| Cosmoprof North America does not hire models for the exhibiting companies as
demonstrations on models are held to a minimum. |
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| What if I need special assistance at the show? |
| If you have special needs that require assistance, Cosmoprof North America will make every effort to accommodate
those needs in order to ensure your participation. Please contact Cosmoprof North America at least three
weeks prior to the show at 800-557-3356. Wheelchair and scooter rental service can be provided
by the Mandalay Bay Convention Center; please call 702-632-7777 and ask to speak with the Bell Desk
to rent a wheel chair. |
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| Will there be a business center at the show? |
| Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Business Center will be open to anyone needing to make copies, send or
receive faxes, send packages, etc. It is located on Level 1 of the Convention Center. |
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| Is there a shuttle service available? |
| No; however there is a free shuttle train connecting Mandalay Bay Casino to Excalibur Hotel & Casino and
Luxor Casino. |
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| Where can I catch a cab? |
| Taxis are available at the Main Entrance of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard. |
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| If I need to locate someone on the show floor is there a paging system I can use? |
| We are not permitted by the convention center to make announcements over the loud speaker and have no way to
assist you in locating exhibitors or attendees on the show floor. |
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| Are there any special travel rates for show attendees? |
We have a working relationship with American Airlines in an effort to bring you the best ticket prices
and service. In addition, Avis is the preferred rental car company of Cosmoprof North
America. For reservations, please contact:
- American Airlines: 800-221-2255 (# A1776AS)
- Avis Rent-a-Car: 800-331-1600 (# D088175)
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| Where do I park? |
The best place for you to park will be on the east side of the convention center. Vehicles left
overnight will be towed at owner’s expense.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Policies
Parking is FREE. Any vehicle parked in a red zone or any zone
labeled "NO PARKING" will be towed, without notice, at the owner's
expense. Privately owned vehicles will be allowed limited time to
load and unload in designated areas as long as the vehicle is NOT
left unattended. UNATTENDED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED. Parking of
vehicles in the exhibit hall is not permissible due to fire regulations.
For overnight parking, please use the valet service located at
the Mandalay Bay Resort entrance. The resort's front drive provides
the unique feature of separate levels for arrivals and departures.
In addition to the East lot, there is also a parking structure on the
West side of Mandalay Bay Resort which can accommodate up
to 5,000 vehicles and is available to all Mandalay Bay patrons.
Please refer to diagram by clicking here |
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