Tourism

Passenger count soars at McCarran during February

A Southwest jet takes off as Mexican airline Volaris makes its arrival at McCarran International Airport on March 30, 2011.

Strong international air traffic and the benefit of an extra day in the month pushed McCarran International Airport’s passenger totals to the highest percentage increase in five months as 3.1 million people passed through the airport’s gates in February.

29 March 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Las Vegas visitors gambled less in 2011, survey shows

Gamblers look over a board of proposition bets at the Race and Sports Book in the Las Vegas Hilton Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011.

Las Vegas visitors are increasingly staying away from the casinos floors that made this desert city famous. A survey released Monday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority showed visitors spent less on gambling and more on food and shopping in 2011 than in years past.

26 March 2012
Associated Press

Las Vegas tourism improvements lift revenue for the Stratosphere

The return of tourists to Las Vegas boosted fourth-quarter financial results for the owner of the Stratosphere.

22 March 2012
By Steve Green

Effect of gas prices on Las Vegas economy has been minimal so far, but resorts are wary

An aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

It’s been awhile since the Southern Nevada tourism industry experienced any gas pains. But with the price at the pump closing in on $4 a gallon, some resorts are thinking about what to do if prices continue to soar.

22 March 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Judge rules against Grand Canyon Skywalk developer

The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, just after the glass panels were replaced.

A Las Vegas developer must keep fighting in tribal court as he tries to retain his contractual rights to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a federal judge ruled Monday.

19 March 2012
Associated Press

Moody's analysts: 'The Las Vegas recovery is under way'

Tourists cross the Strip near Caesars Palace on April 28, 2011.

Analysts at Moody's Investors Service in New York have become more optimistic about business conditions for hotel-casino operators on the Las Vegas Strip. Hotel numbers in particular are looking better, Moody's said in a report Monday titled "Las Vegas Strip Gaming Recovery Brightens."

19 March 2012
By Steve Green

Visit Nevada: Tourism commission provides a good excuse to be a tourist at home

A racer barrels across the dusty valley heading into the third pitstop near Cathedral Gorge during the Bilek Racing Silver State "300" off-road race.

When I lived in Flagstaff, Ariz., I was always astonished to run into a local resident who had never been to the Grand Canyon.

19 March 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

LVCVA eyes property acquisition, increases budget

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors took its first step Tuesday toward acquiring some property — something it hasn’t done in three years because of the recession.

13 March 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

New business banks on tourists, Las Vegas sign, studio in McCarran’s baggage claim area

Confess Media's collection of photos take under replica of the Las Vegas Welcome Sign, set up near the baggage claim at McCarran International Airport, March 9, 2012.

It’s the ultimate Las Vegas photo opportunity: Two tourists from North Carolina are showered with cash, standing in front of the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the Las Vegas Strip.

13 March 2012
By Gregan Wingert

Berkley touts tourism legislation as potential boon for Las Vegas

Even as Americans' disposable income has taken a hit, tourism remains Nevada's bread-and-butter. So it's no surprise that Las Vegas' political players are willing to support any tourism-promoting legislation Nevada representatives push.

12 March 2012
By Karoun Demirjian

NASCAR hauler parade wows fans along Las Vegas Strip

A race fan cheers during a NASCAR hauler parade on Las Vegas Boulevard Thursday, March 8, 2012.

The cars, limousines and advertising trucks that typically clog Las Vegas Boulevard were joined by some noisy guests Thursday night. More than 50 big rigs in town for NASCAR Weekend rolled down the Strip, lights flashing and horns blaring, shortly after 6 p.m. as part of the annual Hauler Parade.

8 March 2012
By Conor Shine

Las Vegas visitor traffic sees uptick in January

A view of the Las Vegas Strip, which has suffered during the economic downturn.

Visitor volume showed a small uptick in January, despite a calendar quirk that made for a tough comparison against 2011 totals, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said. The LVCVA reported 3.15 million visitors to Southern Nevada in January, 0.9 percent ahead of 3.13 million in 2011. But 2011’s calendar had the benefit of five full weekend dates while January 2012 had only four Saturdays.

8 March 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Las Vegas Strip arena petition criticized before state Supreme Court

An attorney, hired to oppose construction of a better than 18,000 seat sports-entertainment arena on the Las Vegas Strip, says Nevada voters should not be allowed to vote on it.

6 March 2012
By Cy Ryan

Wynn Resorts advances on Fortune list of admired companies

Wynn Resorts Ltd. of Las Vegas is the second-most admired company in the hotels, casinos and resorts industry, according to new Fortune magazine rankings.

2 March 2012
By Steve Green

Foursquare gaining popularity as promotional tool for Las Vegas resorts

The Minus 5 Ice Bar is as cold as its name would imply, but visitors to the establishment can get a free fur coat by checking into three venues at Mandalay Bay on Foursquare. Manadaly Bay is the latest resort to offer deals for multiple check-ins on the location-based social network. The Mirage and New-York-New York also have rolled out Foursquare badges during the past week.

2 March 2012
By Ron Sylvester
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