Tourism

UNLV forecast points to slower growth but steady footing for Las Vegas

The report details troubling declines in gaming revenue, visitation, occupancy and airport traffic since early 2024, yet it suggests that despite mounting economic uncertainty ...

Las Vegas tourism budget report shows mounting strain from visitor declines

With fewer people visiting Las Vegas, room tax receipts for the three months ending Sept. 30 were $73.9 million, down $12.3 million, or 14%, from ...

Canceled flights and disruptions hit Las Vegas travelers as air traffic cuts begin

At least 35 flights were canceled at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday, the first day of federally mandated air traffic reductions.

Report: Las Vegas among 40 airports facing flight cuts due to shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain safety as controllers working without pay ...

Las Vegas tourism down again in September with Strip revenue falling 5.5%

Las Vegas tourism again lagged behind 2024 in September, this time welcoming around 300,000 fewer visitors largely due to “slower midweek volumes,” according to the ...

Rossi Ralenkotter, Las Vegas tourism icon, dies at 78

Rossi Ralenkotter, the marketing visionary who helped create the iconic “What Happens Here, Stays Here” Las Vegas advertising campaign, has died after a 16-year battle ...

Shutdown threat puts already shaky Las Vegas tourism at risk

A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, ...

New adventure hubs to highlight Nevada’s landscapes, recreation opportunities

Boulder City is set to become a launching point for Nevada’s next big push in outdoor tourism, with work starting on the Nevada Adventure Center ...

The Strat: Livestreamer’s claim that SkyJump malfunctioned ‘completely false’

“This situation is nothing more than a baseless attempt to generate clicks using false information,” the spokesperson said.

Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas with free rides

Visitors to the Las Vegas Strip now have a futuristic new transportation option: fully autonomous robotaxis with no human driver behind the wheel. The boxy, ...

Las Vegas tourism board officials tout strong response to ‘Fabulous’ ad campaign

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” advertising campaign debuted to a rough start last week due to negative sentiment ...

Reborn: Off-Strip Ellis Island debuts $35 million overhaul

Ellis Island, the off-Strip property on Koval Lane frequented by visitors and locals alike, debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation ...

Las Vegas tourism 'going through a downturn,' July visitation drops 12%

Las Vegas saw a 12% drop in visitation, or around 420,000 fewer people, last month compared to July 2024, according to new data from the ...

Las Vegas officials warn of backlash over new fees aimed at foreign visitors

President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to impose additional costs for international tourists entering the United States, first pushing a “visa integrity fee” and then ...

Las Vegas June tourism declines by 11% from 2024

Around 400,000 fewer people traveled to Las Vegas in June compared with 2024, according to new data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. ...

Hotel del Coronado, newly renovated, offers a coastal escape for Las Vegans

Blackstone Real Estate, which owns “the Del,” is ready to show off the fruits of a newly completed, six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation that touched nearly every ...

Las Vegas visitation continues to fall in May, down by 6.5% from 2024

Las Vegas tourism was down by nearly a quarter-million visitors last month compared to the same time last year ...