The Las Vegas Monorail was developed at a cost of $650 million — but based on its meager ridership and revenue levels it’s now worth just $16 million to $20 million.
15 November 2011
By Steve Green
The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas’ newest Strip resort, was named last week one of Fodor’s 100 best hotels in the world. The travel guide nominated it in the “new and worthy” category.
15 November 2011
By Delen Goldberg
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is ready to call the Great Recession history and initiate a multiyear, multilayered plan to spur growth in the city’s $36 billion tourism economy. LVCVA President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter said he would present details of his destination innovation and leadership plan on Thursday.
14 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
A flurry of code-share agreements negotiated by WestJet, McCarran International Airport’s busiest international air carrier, could lead to more overseas visitation from all over the world through Canada.
9 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Southern Nevada tourism continued its steady climb as the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority today announced a 5.5 percent increase in visitation in September over last year.
9 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Southwest should be ashamed at how it has priced its flights between Las Vegas and Reno. Today, the base price for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Reno is $91. Make it a round trip and throw in the taxes and the ticket price is $203.
8 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Seeking to change travel trends of fewer foreigners visiting the United States, a public-private partnership launched Brand USA today, the nation’s first tourism marketing campaign.
7 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
The brand message the United States will use to attract international tourists will be unveiled at the world’s largest travel show on Monday.
5 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Nearly 1,000 people from 26 countries are coming to Henderson this weekend for the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, which will close parts of roads across Henderson Saturday.
4 November 2011
By Kyle B. Hansen
The Las Vegas-based parent company of Allegiant Air has again cracked the top 10 of Forbes magazine’s list of the nation’s best small companies.
2 November 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Once a year, Bellinda Erikson packs a special little something in her bag and hits the road for a weekend of romance on the Las Vegas Strip. But don’t get the wrong idea. This isn’t another tale of naughtiness in Las Vegas. The little something is exercise gear.
31 October 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co., parent company of Allegiant Air, offset higher fuel costs with increased revenue to propel its 35th straight profitable quarter, the company said today.
26 October 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Claudia Vecchio has four weeks to cram for a big test. The newly appointed director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs will deliver opening remarks for the two-day Governor’s Conference on Tourism beginning Nov. 29 at the Rio.
26 October 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Nevada’s tourism program is going to put money into luring visitors from Phoenix and starting a fledgling effort to market the state in four foreign countries.
25 October 2011
By Cy Ryan
A top executive with Malaysian-based gaming giant Genting Group said his company is taking dead aim at Las Vegas with its plans to build a multibillion-dollar casino resort in Miami.
25 October 2011
By Dave Berns
