Tourism

Despite pandemic warnings, millions will travel for Thanksgiving

A sign reminds passengers of social distancing by a security checkpoint at McCarran International Airport Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Callie Adamson of Henderson normally travels for Thanksgiving. Not this year. Because of the pandemic, she’ll be spending a quiet holiday at home, said Adamson, who has watched the virus surge in Nevada and had a ...

Las Vegas visitation up 10% in October

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard on a pedestrian walkway near Harmon Avenue Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

The number of people who visited Las Vegas in October jumped nearly 10% from the previous month, according to a report released today. Just under 1.9 million visitors flocked to the city in ...

Mandalay Bay, Mirage ceasing midweek hotel operations amid pandemic

An exterior image of the Mirage May 15, 2020.

Mandalay Bay and the Mirage will close their hotels midweek beginning later this month. They join a growing number of Strip resorts closed during the week because of soft customer demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Rio sets Dec. 22 reopening in Las Vegas

An exterior view of the Rio Hotel and Casino, June 6, 2013.

The Rio will reopen Dec. 22 following COVID-19 closures since mid-March, marking the final Caesars Entertainment property to return to business. Initially, the hotel ...

Las Vegas visitation rising despite pandemic

People check out the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas Friday, June 12, 2020.

Las Vegas visitation is trending up but remains significantly behind last year’s pace, according to report released today by the region’s top tourism agency. In September ...

New Circa casino called a ‘game changer’ for downtown Las Vegas

The Stadium Swim rooftop pool complex, seen during a media preview of Circa on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, is one of the resort's main attractions.

The new kid on the block, Circa is also a beacon on the horizon of a gloomy economy decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Resorts, Metro Police ramp up security after spate of violent incidents on Las Vegas Strip

In this April 28, 2020, photo, the sun sets behind casinos and hotels along the Las Vegas Strip. A spike in violent crime in and around the city's resort area has led authorities and casino operators to increase security measures.

A group of visitors patiently waited this weekend to be scanned with a metal detector before entering Encore. It’s the type of screening people typically ...

Las Vegas to host NCAA Tournament men's regional for first time

Duke fans cheer during their NCAA basketball game against UNLV Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Duke won 94-45.

Las Vegas will host an NCAA Tournament men's regional for the first time after the NCAA changed a policy that prevented states with sports wagering from hosting championships.

Caesars Entertainment to bring back parking fees to Strip

An exterior view of Bally's on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.

Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip will again charge for parking starting Oct. 30 for some visitors. Self-parking remains free for locals, registered hotel guests and Caesars Rewards loyalty members rated Platinum and above ...

Allegiant Air lays off another 50 employees

Allegiant Airbus A320

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air laid off dozens of employees effective Thursday, according to a notice sent to state workforce officials. In a letter dated Wednesday, the airline notified ...

Wynn Resorts enhancing security measures in Las Vegas

A view of the Encore and Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, Dec. 26, 2017.

Wynn Resorts will employ added security measures at the Wynn and Encore properties in Las Vegas on weekends in an effort to push back against ...

MGM Resorts outlines conference health screening option

An exterior view of the MGM Grand hotel-casino Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.

Casino giant MGM Resorts International is teaming with a firm that provided COVID-19 screenings for the National Hockey League playoffs and ...

Downtown Las Vegas businesses focus on attracting more locals

People check out the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas Friday, June 12, 2020.

Las Vegas normally attracts visitors from across the globe. But with travel lagging during the coronavirus pandemic, downtown businesses are looking toward locals to ...

Planet Hollywood to reopen Oct. 8 in Las Vegas

An exterior view of Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.

The gaming floor of the Caesars Entertainment property will be open daily, and the hotel will accommodate guests Thursdays-Sundays.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas set to open January 15

Richard "Boz" Bosworth, president and CEO of JC Hospitality and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas porte cochere Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Bosworth announced a Jan. 15, 2021 opening for the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (formerly the Hard Rock Hotel).

Virgin Hotels officials today announced a new opening date of Jan. 15 for the hospitality brand’s debut in Las Vegas just east of the Strip at the former Hard Rock Hotel site while also expressing support for the members of Southern Nevada’s most essential industry currently struggling through the pandemic.