MGM Resorts is expanding its on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic to entertainers and employees at leased outlets.
Bailey Schulz
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Bailey joined the Las Vegas-Review Journal’s business desk in April 2018. She previously worked with the paper in the summer of 2017 as an intern. Prior to her return, she was an intern on Bloomberg News’ energy team. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of journalism degree in 2017.
With a number of positive trends emerging in recent weeks, gaming industry analysts are bullish on a speedy recovery in Las Vegas.
MGM Resorts has expanded its Convene with Confidence program to bring back conventions and meetings.
Providence, Rhode Island-based Bally’s has closed on the purchase of the MontBleu Resort from Caesars Entertainment, the company said Wednesday.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is pushing licensees to get workers vaccinated quickly, and they’re responding with some offering incentives like gift cards and paid time off.
Caesars Entertainment is hosting a virtual hiring event to fill more than 200 housekeeping positions.
Older gamblers have started to return to casinos as vaccines become more widespread.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board wants casino workers to get vaccinated before occupancy restrictions lift.
New U.S. guidance on travel could drive more tourism to destinations like Las Vegas, experts say.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is vaccinating workers on site.
Another Las Vegas hotel-casino is getting ready to expand its hotel operating hours.
Reviv Global is launching its Heliix Health Passport in Las Vegas.
A handful of passports are already in the works, including two in Las Vegas. It is not yet clear if any Las Vegas businesses will limit access solely to vaccinated guests.
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.