Las Vegas Tourism News
Las Vegas brings ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ to life in London
From November 8th-10th, Las Vegas and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transform an east London cocktail bar into an iconic Las Vegas lounge, giving guests a secret and seductive taste of the incredible destination.
NoMad Las Vegas welcomes first guests at Park MGM
NoMad Las Vegas officially opened its doors to the public earlier, bringing the refinement of a European home to Park MGM, the city’s newest resort.
Caesars to welcome Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club to Las Vegas next spring
The new club will showcase comedians ranging from up-and-coming talent to household names curated by Kimmel and his team in a venue designed by Jimmy and his comedian friends.
Caesars Forum breaks ground in Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment has broken ground on Caesars Forum, a brand new 550,000-square-foot conference centre in Las Vegas. The $375 million investment will feature the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world, located at the centre of the Las Vegas Strip.
LVCVA greenlights Convention Centre expansion
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority board has taken the final step needed to begin construction on the Las Vegas Convention Centre District’s Phase Two expansion.
Editor’s Note: A look back at the career of LVCVA chief executive, Rossi Ralenkotter
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority has revealed Rossi Ralenkotter will be stepping down from his role as chief executive of the organisation next month. Here we take a look back at his illustrious career
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Hill to replace Ralenkotter as Las Vegas tourism chief
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority board of directors has selected Steve Hill as the next chief executive of the organisation. He will take up the role in September.
Conference delegates drive up visitor numbers in Las Vegas
Major trade shows like Infocomm and American Water Works Association helped increase convention attendance 2.9 per cent from June 2017.
Wynn appoints first chief sustainability officer
Wynn Resorts has announced the appointment of Erik Hansen as the company’s first chief sustainability officer. In this newly-created role, Hansen is responsible for the development of the company’s global sustainability strategy and energy procurement goals.
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas to open in August
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to convert the Mandarin Oriental on the Las Vegas Strip to the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas in August.
Virgin Atlantic to launch Heathrow-Las Vegas connection next year
Virgin Atlantic has announced a brand-new route between London Heathrow and Las Vegas set to launch from spring 2019. The new flights go on sale from Saturday.
Park MGM opens on Las Vegas Strip
With the lighting of its new marquee and hotel tower signs, Monte Carlo officially sheds its name this week for a new identity – Park MGM – making way for the resort set for completion later this year.