Photo: Gallery Inside Self-Storage World Expo Las Vegas 2011

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas drew thousands of self-storage owners, operators, investors, builders and vendors from around the world during its recent event, March 14-16, at the Paris Hotel & Resort. The industry's largest conference and tradeshow included extensive education, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, exhibits and much more.

The atmosphere at the 2011 expo truly reflected the event’s theme: "Write your next chapter." Recognizing that there is now increased competition for every rental dollar, self-storage operators are seeking education and tools to ensure their facility is the best in their markets.

“Operators are focusing on the core elements of their business,” said Troy Bix, publisher of Inside Self-Storage magazine. “They’re seeking training for themselves and their employees, and they’re looking at new marketing and technology tools. The expo is a dynamic event where they can learn from other storage professionals, attend seminars and meet with suppliers in the industry.”

Please view the image gallery for highlights of this dynamic gathering of self-storage professionals.