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.
Through a spokesperson, LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill,said the publicity following the announcement made it one of the most successful marketing moments for Las Vegas in recent memory.
The two sporting events — one held on the UNLV campus and one coming to Allegiant Stadium — will receive a total $6.2 million in financial backing.
Two multibillion-dollar resorts — both with arenas that would be capable of hosting an NBA team — are in the works for Southern Nevada. Are both of them financially viable?
The convergence of Olympic curling triumphs, a Canadian fan base and a nonprofit club have laid the groundwork for a new local facility.
Tourist volumes have been on a steady climb since the pandemic and those visitors are spending more than they ever have.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved an extension to its contract with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
The transition of The Mirage to Hard Rock Las Vegas will generate nostalgic memories, but it’s part of the Las Vegas way of constantly evolving to what’s next.
The head of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority says financing for the MLB stadium won’t be impacted by Bally’s credit rating.
Downgrades for Bally’s Corp. from Moody’s and S&P Global could affect several projects in the works, including a planned ballpark for the Oakland Athletics.
The events to be held in 2024 and 2025 are expected to have a total economic impact of $139.2 million.
Race fans who want to beat the Interstate 15 traffic to attend Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race can fly in on a 15-minute helicopter flight.
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.
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.