Many former Hard Rock employees took Virgin Hotels Las Vegas up on its offer to “Stick Around and Come Back,” a program that allowed those employees to do just that.
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A new Nevada Gaming Control Board notice to licensees reminds resort owners they still have to follow social distancing rules and enforce facial coverings.
Opening a new casino resort during a pandemic isn’t ideal, but the Thursday debut of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas may be fortuitous, according to experts.
This past weekend marked some of the busiest days Las Vegas has seen since the onset of the pandemic. Judging by room rates, that level of demand could carry forward this weekend.
With the gradual addition of steel roof trusses, the MSG Sphere at The Venetian will begin taking on the spherical shape it is named for, with all trusses in by summer.
Las Vegas’ controlled environment is key to keeping partygoers in check, experts say.
Miami, Florida, Mayor Francis Suarez toured the tunnels and also met with Boring Co. founder Elon Musk to talk about drilling a tunnel beneath the Miami River.
Reduced COVID cases, increases in vaccination numbers and the relaxation of restrictions are producing greater optimism that visitors will have fun in Las Vegas.
Fremont Street Experience was lively and packed on Friday night, with masks seemingly optional for most people despite a sign saying they’re required.
It was a pandemic Friday night on the Strip, the first since casino capacity limits lifted from 35 percent to 50 percent.
The large black Versace shopping bag held by Leo Williams was a sign the California resident started his vacation on the Strip on Friday evening.
McCarran International Airport had a buzz about it Friday afternoon as droves of travelers arrived for what’s expected to be a busy weekend in Las Vegas.
Pools, day club and event lawn will add elements of nature, touches of sun and fun to five of the Virgin Las Vegas restaurants.
Richard “Boz” Bosworth, president and CEO of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ ownership group, spoke with the Review-Journal about the purchase of the hotel, the renovations and the pandemic.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens Thursday, ushering in a new casino, entertainment venues and designs to the city.