Fremont Street Experience held a hiring event for its SlotZilla zip line attraction. Prospective job applicants were interviewed and then took a ride that for some ended in a job offer.
Tourism
Las Vegas tourism is increasing, thanks to the pent-up demand from domestic markets and increased confidence to travel resulting from higher numbers of vaccinations.
Experts in Nevada’s gaming and tourism industries say Las Vegas is returning faster than many thought it might.
When the clock strikes midnight at the end of Monday’s three-day Memorial Day weekend, the masking and social distancing rules in place for months will come to an end.
After being closed since the coronavirus pandemic hit Southern Nevada in March 2020, the Las Vegas Monorail, under LVCVA ownership, will begin operating again.
With post-pandemic visitation in question despite recent upturns, the LVCVA opted to stay conservative estimating room-tax revenue for its 2021-22 fiscal year budget.
Tourists planning to spend Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas may be in for sticker shock when it comes to renting a car or some long waits for an Uber or Lyft.
Passenger volume at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport continues to rise as Southern Nevada continues toward 100 percent reopening.
Next week’s Memorial Day weekend is expected to be a busy one in Las Vegas as tourists are expected to come to Southern Nevada in droves.
Industry watchers say the Palms — recently sold to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for $650 million — holds opportunity to create future success stories.
The only international flights arriving at McCarran International Airport come from Mexico and not 10 other countries that were part of the pre-COVID-19 mix.
An invite only capacity test of the 0.8 mile in direction tunnel transportation system will take place Tuesday, according to Lori Nelson-Kraft, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority spokeswoman.
Down to international service from one country, Mexico, Rosemary Vassiliadis tells a Senate subcommittee the U.S. must work to bring back international flights.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Marketing Committee spent all day Monday hearing pitches from four agencies on how to promote the city in future months.
Industry watchers say this upcoming Memorial Day weekend could be the kick-start to a strong summer of tourism in Las Vegas.