When Las Vegas first unveiled its “What Happens Here, Stays Here” slogan in 2003, it was much easier for tourists to keep their trip under wraps.
Tourism
New international nonstop service represents more than just additional planes landing at McCarran, as the international traveler is a lucrative market.
The opening of the Downtown Grand tower and the Expo at World Market Center in the summer and Circa at the end of the year should keep downtown Las Vegas soaring.
Occupancy and room rates are climbing, adding to demand for more hotel rooms, so Virgin and Circa will begin meeting it with some of the 1,650 rooms coming in 2020.
In 2020, the city is expected to add more than 2 million square feet of convention space, which economists say will position the city for further economic growth.
What will be the top tourism and gaming headlines of 2020? Read on for predictions about opening Allegiant Stadium, visitation records and what lies ahead for Las Vegas.
Sports betting was one of the few bright spots in November as another decline in baccarat play decreased casino gaming win on the Strip, in Clark County and statewide.
New Year’s Eve rooms are generally the most expensive on the Strip, where eight minutes of fireworks will be launched from the rooftops of seven resorts.
President Donald Trump’s daughter will help lead a discussion focusing on creating apprenticeships and developing K-12 STEM education programs.
Not everyone jacks up their prices during the massive consumer-electronics show next month. And if you want those rooms, be ready for a hefty drive in each day.
The 315,000-square-foot Expo at World Market Center was topped out by contractors Thursday and is about seven months away from opening for the Summer World Market.
The Fremont Street Experience on Thursday offered a sneak peek at a $32 million upgrade to its electrified Viva Vision canopy, the largest single video screen in the world, before its official rollout on New Year’s Eve.
McCarran International Airport welcomed the record-breaking 50 millionth passenger 0f 2019 to Las Vegas Thursday to water cannon salute and a party-like atmosphere.
Terry Miller, who has headed the project management company working with the LVCVA since the project’s inception, thinks it’s important for his name to be on the company.
The flights, which launched Sunday, will further strengthen Las Vegas’ reputation as Hawaii’s “ninth island.”
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