Days after Allegiant Air announced plans for new special flights centered around Raiders’ games, Southwest followed suit and added four flights to Harry Reid airport.
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air announced several special flights to bring opponent team’s fans to Las Vegas for games against the Raiders in Allegiant Stadium.
Tourist volumes have been on a steady climb since the pandemic and those visitors are spending more than they ever have.
By the time Las Vegas hosts its next Super Bowl, new infrastructure will help make transportation and accommodation better, but the need for another airport looms large.
Several Strip-area businesses want Formula One Grand Prix officials to address revenue losses that stem from months of race-related road work.
A report from hospitality analytics firm CoStar found that hotel rates for the region were the highest for a Super Bowl weekend.
Analysts say Super Bowl may have had bigger impact, but the annual appearance of F1 during a slow time on the city’s calendar may be bigger in the long haul.
Several aviation tracking websites monitored the hundreds of private corporate jets that buzzed into four Southern Nevada airports for the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl was estimated to bring in at least $500 million in spending. And over the long weekend, spending could reach as high as $1.1 billion.
A passenger screening record was set Monday at Harry Reid International Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Officials at Harry Reid International Airport cautioned travelers to give themselves plenty of time to get there.
Without legal sports wagering in California, Vegas sports books continue to prosper for the Super Bowl and another Golden State initiative fails to gain tribal support.
Media members from 26 countries came to capture the NFL championship game and its first visit to Las Vegas.
Postings on job hunting sites and apps still show positions open for Allegiant Stadium, private parties and Strip events when an estimated 330,000 will come to the region for Super Bowl-related activity.
While some resort properties have maintained the levels they set weeks ago, some Las Vegas hotels are offering rooms for less, including some under $100 a night.