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Las Vegas hotels ranked high in U.S. News & World Report survey

Las Vegas is home to the second highest number of top-tier hotels in the United States, according to the 2017 Best Hotels Rankings published Thursday by U.S. News & World Report.

In slot play, Stratosphere execs get more from less

Executives at the Stratosphere hotel-casino are getting more from less on their casino floor. By arranging the casino floor with clusters of slot machines instead of rows, the floor becomes more inviting. The result is longer play and better results.

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Las Vegas tourism officials concerned Trump order may affect visitation

Local and national tourism experts are concerned that President Trump’s executive order on immigration could have broader implications on international tourism, a key element of Las Vegas’ tourism growth strategy.

International tourists may change mobile payment culture in Las Vegas

Although services like Apple Pay and Google Wallet haven’t caught on in the U.S. as quickly as some expected, it’s only a matter of time before paying for everything with your smartphone becomes more mainstream. International visitation may speed that process up in Las Vegas.

Visitors flock to Las Vegas to celebrate Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year, which begins Saturday, could have a greater importance on the local economy this year after Hainan Airlines in December launched the first direct flights between China and Las Vegas.

McCarran passenger total for 2016 falls just short of record

McCarran International Airport served 47.4 million passengers in 2016 — just short of the previous record set nine years earlier, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported Thursday.

Board overseeing Las Vegas Convention Center upgrade gets project history

A new public board that will oversee the development of the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion and renovation met for the first time Thursday and got a quick history on preparations for the $1.4 billion project.

Southwest Airlines reports record earnings in 2016

Despite a 2.6 percent fourth-quarter drop in net income, Southwest Airlines, the busiest commercial air carrier at McCarran International Airport, reported record annual earnings in 2016.

Trump policy decisions could have major effects in Nevada, business leaders told

Donald Trump’s policy decisions on China, health care and infrastructure spending could have major consequences for Nevada, according to speakers Tuesday at Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Preview Las Vegas networking and forecasting event at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Las Vegas’ hockey officials ignite Preview crowd with vision of success

The Vegas Golden Knights revved up the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Preview crowd Tuesday with a vision of the team’s players hoisting the Stanley Cup before a frenzied T-Mobile Arena crowd. Then, said Knights President Kerry Bubolz, “We wanna have a big-ass party.”

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