Tourism

Cheap rooms, scenery and other reasons for people to visit Vegas

Tired of the guest bedroom being occupied? Then pray the in-laws don’t see this: "10 Reasons to Visit Vegas Right Now."

30 January 2012
By Kyle B. Hansen

NHL signs deal to keep awards show in Las Vegas

Preview and media day for the 2011 NHL Awards at the Palms on June 21, 2011.

The National Hockey League has signed a three-year extension with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to continue bringing its annual postseason awards show to the city.

30 January 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Southwest-AirTran merger looking like a blessing for Las Vegans

Las Vegas Strip casinos are viewed from the window of a Southwest Airlines passenger jet as it takes off from McCarran International Airport on Dec. 9, 2011.

a recent announcement by Southwest Airlines regarding progress in its merger with AirTran gives reason for optimism that Las Vegas not only would get additional seats to the market but a new list of cities with nonstop or direct service by the Dallas-based carrier, the busiest at McCarran.

30 January 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Senor Frog's restaurant nearing completion at Treasure Island

A view of construction at Treasure Island Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. The location will be the site of a Senor Frog's restaurant and bar. The chain also has locations in Cancun, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico.

Treasure Island is about two months away from completing work on a new Senor Frog's restaurant and bar under construction at the resort, a spokeswoman for the resort said. The spokeswoman, Michelle Knoll, said work was under way to replace Christian Audigier The Nightclub and Khotan Asian Bistro, both closed since last year, with Senor Frog’s. The restaurant is expected to open sometime in April and will employ 200 to 250 employees.

28 January 2012
By Aida Ahmed

Traffic at McCarran surges to highest level since '08

Travelers pick up their luggage at the McCarran International Airport baggage claim area of Terminal 1 on Nov. 28, 2010.

In another sign of resurgence in the Las Vegas tourism industry, officials reported Friday that McCarran International Airport drew nearly 41.5 million passengers in 2011 — the highest annual total since 2008.

27 January 2012
By Ric Anderson

Shrewd, smaller Vegas resorts show that innovating, renovating can do wonders

Adam Mizzi, owner and CEO of the Royal House on Convention Center Drive, stands at the bar of the Barrymore restaurant inside the boutique resort in Las Vegas on Jan. 17, 2012.

When I look at the hand-painted psychedelia of the piano; the ornate, custom-made pool table; and shoe fetish art in the lobby of the Royal House, I feel a little hopeful, which hasn’t been a very common emotion these past few years.

25 January 2012
By J. Patrick Coolican

Lucky Cab ordered to rehire 6 workers, allow new union vote

A National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge has ruled that a Las Vegas taxi company must allow a new union representation vote and ordered the company to rehire six employees it terminated for union activities.

24 January 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

2011 a banner year for Las Vegas cab companies

A taxi cab drives down the Strip Thursday, April 28, 2011.

The local taxi industry was running on all cylinders in 2011 with a double-digit increase in revenue for the 16 companies operating in Clark County, according to statistics released today by the Nevada Taxicab Authority. Eight other categories monitored by the authority also showed gains for the year.

24 January 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Nevada missing its full potential when it comes to exports

Nevada missing its full potential when it comes to exports

For many Nevadans, “international trade” might mean heading to Walmart in their import cars to buy Chinese-made computers as well as imported desks and chairs to outfit their offices.

23 January 2012
By Steve Green

Nevadans applaud President Obama's tourism initiative

President Barack Obama speaks about tourism and travel on Jan. 19, 2012, at the Walt Disney World resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Tourism industry leaders from across the country applauded President Barack Obama today for signing an executive order and announcing initiatives that should increase travel to the United States.

19 January 2012
By Karoun Demirjian,
Richard N. Velotta

Southwest Airlines reports dip in profits

An American Airlines jet waits to taxi as a Southwest Airlines jet takes off from McCarran International Airport in this 2009 file photo.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines reported a decline in fourth-quarter profits on Thursday but still beat analysts' estimates while contending with high fuel costs.

19 January 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

AVN 2012 afterparty guide: Party like a porn star

Bob Rudy of Phildelphia is put in a wrestling hold by Lady Ice Queen at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas Friday, January 7, 2011.

This year the porn stars get their own weekend to rule the Strip, as the Consumer Electronics Show has already come and gone. Not that the tech geeks were much of a match for the adult entertainment industry’s biggest convention. Check out the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo by day and party like the porn stars by night … or at least with the porn stars.

19 January 2012
By Allison Duck

AVN 101: A primer for those aching to attend

Performer Jessica Drake favors a smoky eye to complement her platinum locks.

Adult-movie fans have loads to be excited about this week as the porn convention comes to the Hard Rock Hotel. From Wednesday through Saturday the Adult Video News (AVN) will host its 2012 Adult Entertainment Expo, Adult Novelty Expo, awards and virtual expo.

18 January 2012
By Gregan Wingert

Why porn queens and CES tech geeks have parted ways

Adult film star Alexis Texas talks with fans at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas Friday, January 7, 2011.

For years, the sight of badge-wearing technology nerds intermingling with buxom porn queens along the Strip marked the start of a new year and the concurrent arrival of two high-profile conventions to Las Vegas. This year, the Consumer Electronics Show and the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo are separate weeks.

17 January 2012
By Conor Shine

Former Nevada tourism official reflects on his stint at N. Korea casino

For all the mystery engulfing North Korea, Robert E. Goodman knows what that isolated country and tourist-laden Las Vegas have in common. They both lust for Chinese gamblers.

14 January 2012
By David McGrath Schwartz
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