Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport saw a 96 percent decrease in passenger volume in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Signs of casino reopenings started to appear Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip as MGM Resorts International and other companies prepared to begin operations again.
Airlines and airports are taking steps to convince the traveling public that flying is no more dangerous than going to the grocery store.
Work has continued on the resort throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Three major casino companies will begin testing their Las Vegas employees Thursday for COVID-19 before they return to work.
Signs of life are beginning to spring back up across the Las Vegas Valley after two months of being shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic.
An MGM Resorts spokeswoman said, “MGM Resorts is updating many of our offerings as we prepare to welcome guests back, and that includes implementing free parking.”
Analysts say top Democratic donor Stephen J. Cloobeck’s commitment improves the chances of recalling the Las Vegas mayor.
“We’ll see some great rates at hotels; we’ll see airfare sales,” travel expert Gabe Saglie said.
City, state and national tourism leaders cheered on the battered hospitality industry Tuesday, celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week on the Strip with a “red takeover.”
MGM Resorts has terminated positions heading up esports, marketing and advertising.
Ridership jumped 97 percent in April, going from 3,039 rides in April 2019 to 5,591 last month, according to David Swallow, the commission’s deputy CEO.
Entertainment exec Mark Prows said he cried at the news, but he added “my job does not define who I am.”
A bankruptcy court auction is scheduled to be held May 19 for a 38.5-acre spread along Las Vegas Boulevard across from Mandalay Bay. Bids were due Thursday.
MGM Resorts International has reportedly laid off several high-level executives in sweeping moves Friday, including a quartet of hotel presidents.