Attendees walk the convention center floor at ICSC's annual RECon. Attendance appeared to gain in strength throughout the day, though some attendees questioned if traffic was slower than in previous years.
CBRE's RECon Booth
Activity bustled outside the booth of real estate firm CBRE in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Scene at JLL
The tables were packed inside the booth of JLL, a real estate services firm, in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Slow Going
There were some parts of the convention where traffic was considerably slower--or even entirely empty.
Business as Usual
Some industry insiders noted that their schedules for meetings and deal-making were on par with previous years--jam-packed throughout the several days of the conference.
Attendance Down?
Some attendees said they felt attendance was down and noted the lack of traditional retailers. Others said the pace of activity was on par with previous years.
View from Above
The scene from above the Innovation Exchange, where the ICSC showcased several novel retail real estate technologies.
Shining Bright
Outdoor displays--from large Christmas trees to "liquid fireworks"--shone bright in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
