Las Vegas Tourism News
Las Vegas sees 2012 surge in visitor numbers
Las Vegas welcomed a record 39.7 million visitors in 2012, approximately a half-million more visitors than the previous high of 39.2 million set in 2007. The record visitation generated more than $40 billion in economic impact for the local economy last year.
Downtown Las Vegas continues winning streak
For downtown Las Vegas, 2012 came to be known as the “Year of Downtown” for good reason: at least $754 million in public and private projects came to fruition and an additional $355 million in developments were under construction with most of these scheduled to be completed in 2013.
Las Vegas will ring in the New Year and celebrate in style
Las Vegas is the most electrifying destination to ring in 2013 with spectacular and stunning experiences throughout the Strip corridor and beyond. As world travelers converge on Las Vegas, the destination will play host to a series of fabulous soirees, heart-pounding nightclub parties and concerts with A-list performers.
Carolyn G Goodman, mayor of las vegas, Las Vegas @ WTM 2012
Carolyn Goodman, talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Market 2012.
Routes 2012: Las Vegas showcases new offerings at Abu Dhabi forum
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will be showcasing some of their new world class entertainment and getting down to business at the Routes 18th Development Forum taking place this weekend.
First post-9/11 US airport terminal opens in Las Vegas
Officials at the Clark County Department of Aviation are celebrating the opening of the new Terminal 3 building at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. A technologically advanced, 1.9 million-square-foot expansion, the new development will significantly improve the travel experience for the more than 40 million passengers who annually fly through the seventh-busiest airport in the United States.
Las Vegas to showcase over $22 billion of new offerings at IPW 2013
Las Vegas officials announced plans today to showcase over $22 billion of new tourism offerings next year at International Pow Wow 2013.
Annual report shows increased visitor spending for Las Vegas Tourism
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Releases 2011 visitor profile study.