As the Mirage prepares to cease operations, former employees and observers of the resort reflect on how those animals will tie into its legacy.
Tourism
The chance at winning part of $1.6 million has brought out thousands of gamblers to the Mirage, with emotions running high on the casino floor.
The airline, which already serves nine nonstop destinations from Harry Reid International Airport, will begin twice-weekly flights on 137-passenger jets in January.
It is the first casino resort property on the Strip to feature rooms with balconies since The Cosmopolitan opened in 2010.
Culinary Local 226 announced the agreements, covering about 1,000 workers, at two hotels operated by MGM Resorts International.
The Canadian flagship air carrier will use Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 widebody jets on long-haul flights to Las Vegas from Toronto and Montreal in the fall.
As a record heat wave settles into Las Vegas, workplace-related heat complaints have spiked.
This property is on the market, multiple industry sources confirmed.
The LVCVA board rewarded its president and CEO for helping the city record one of its best tourism years, including the Super Bowl and the Las Vegas Grand Prix
The music and arts festival, which is getting $1 million from the LVCVA, is designed to persuade Formula 1 fans to visit downtown Las Vegas.
Before The Mirage, one of the Las Vegas Strip’s most iconic hotel-casinos, closes for good on July 17, there are a few details last-time visitors should know.
A spokesperson said the updated development plans adjust for forecasted parking demand in the future expansion. It would add about 2,200 spaces in future phases.
The hotel-casino owned by Hard Rock International must give away the money before its closure.
Last year Las Vegas weddings generated $2.2 billion in economic activity. But the industry sees growth potential in the luxury market.
Visitors are forecasted to bring $418.7 million in direct spending to the area during the four-day weekend, tourism estimates show.