Navigating Business Travel with Ease and Confidence

At Pathway Travel, we know your business trips matter. Our expert tips and event insights help you focus on what counts while we handle the details.

5/8/20242 min read

A bustling conference hall filled with business travelers networking and exchanging ideas.
A bustling conference hall filled with business travelers networking and exchanging ideas.

Business travel in the US has never been more event-driven. With massive trade shows like CES, ASD Market Week, MAGIC Show, SEMA, NAB, and SHOT Show attracting thousands of companies, travelers need reliable support to secure hotels, manage itineraries, and stay focused on the reason they are there: winning business.

At Pathway Travel, we streamline business travel and provide event hotel accommodations that make your trip smoother, more predictable, and far more cost-efficient.

Why Major Trade Shows Create Travel Challenges

Every major US trade show comes with the same pressure:
rooms sell out, rates surge, and distances from the venue get longer by the minute. If you’re searching for a hotel near CES in November, you’re already too late.

Events like ASD, MAGIC Show, and SEMA move fast, which means your travel strategy must move faster.

Common traveler challenges:

  • Lack of access to negotiated rates

  • Last-minute sold-out hotels

  • Confusing vendor networks

  • Long commutes to convention centers

  • Group bookings that need coordination

  • Budget approvals slowing the process

This is where Pathway Travel supports you with end-to-end planning.

How Pathway Travel Simplifies Event Travel

We help companies secure better options, better rates, and better proximity.

1. Event-Based Hotel Matching

We match your team with preferred hotels close to:

  • Las Vegas Convention Center (CES, ASD, NAB, SEMA)

  • Mandalay Bay (MAGIC Show, SHOT Show)

  • San Francisco Moscone Center (Dreamforce)

  • Austin Convention Center (SXSW)

You get accommodations that reduce travel time and increase productivity.

2. Corporate Negotiated Rates

We manage a wide vendor network that unlocks competitive pricing for:

  • Individual business travelers

  • Small teams

  • Large groups attending expos or trade shows

3. 24/7 Travel Desk

Our Ohio-based support team handles emergencies, schedule changes and issues instantly.

4. Group Booking Coordination

Perfect for companies sending multiple employees to the same event, especially for buying trips or annual product showcases.

Top US Trade Shows You Should Prepare For

Here’s a quick look at events where travel planning matters most:

CES — Las Vegas

Hotels fill fast within 1–2 miles of the venue. Booking early delivers the best deals, especially for teams.

ASD Market Week — Las Vegas

A procurement-heavy event where group travel planning matters.

MAGIC Show — Las Vegas

Fashion brands and buyers often require extended stays. Early hotel coordination is essential.

NAB Show — Las Vegas

Media and broadcasting teams travel in large numbers.

SHOT Show, SEMA, IMEX, HLTH, SaaStr, Dreamforce

Each event pulls tens of thousands, creating peak hotel demand.

Pathway Travel helps you secure event hotel accommodations before rates climb.

Pro Tips for Stress-Free Business Travel

To maximize your trade show success:

  • Book hotels 90–120 days before the event

  • Choose accommodations within 1–2 miles of the venue

  • Use corporate travel agencies for rate advantages

  • Build a clear approval workflow inside your company

  • Keep backup options ready for oversold events

Small decisions create big time savings on the ground.

Plan Your Next Trade Show Trip with Confidence

Whether you’re attending CES, ASD, MAGIC Show, SEMA, NAB, or another major US trade show, Pathway Travel helps you:

  • Find the right hotel

  • Stay close to the action

  • Keep travel budgets under control

  • Support your team 24/7

  • Travel with confidence

Your event success starts with your accommodations.
Let us help you secure the right stay.