LVCVA’s grim statistics reflect mandatory coronavirus closures, but June tourism shows early signs of promise.
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is expecting half the room-tax revenue it received this fiscal year, leading to numerous cuts in the $206.6 million plan.
The state Gaming Control Board conducted a workshop meeting Tuesday to present further details about the target reopening date of Nevada casinos on June 4.
Despite releasing health and safety policies to put workers and guests at ease, Las Vegas casino operators aren’t leaning toward banning smoking in casinos.
In a wide-ranging interview with Fox Business, the former chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts also discusses how returning customers will behave and the Macao advantage.
The controversial Elon Musk transit system at the Las Vegas Convention Center hit another milestone Thursday when a tunneling drill emerged at the west end of the line.
Amendments freezing comp time and longevity pay bonuses and allowances for furloughed security officers with dogs are included in an amended union contract the LVCVA has.
While most of the LVCVA board’s Tuesday meeting focused on budget cuts, two projects remain full speed ahead.
LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill told the board of directors that the organization could survive two years without any revenue coming in.
The state’s largest private employer has released a health safety plan in preparation for reopening as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
The Culinary union is planning a car caravan demonstration Tuesday on the Las Vegas Strip to call attention to its push for the public disclosure of casino reopening plans.
The company that operates the HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor saw fewer live events globally, and despite an uptick in video game tournament play, losses grew for Allied.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Monday announced it would phase in reopenings with a comprehensive safety and health plan with masked employees across its network of properties.
Resorts wish they could have more visitors like Cincinnati resident Tony Iori, who hopes Las Vegas will be like it has been so that he can travel here as often as he has.
Regulators unanimously passed policies for both nonrestricted licensees — Strip, downtown and locals properties — and restricted licensees — those with 15 or fewer slot machines.