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British Airways launching flights from Las Vegas to Gatwick

British Airways will launch three weekly nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Gatwick Airport, about 30 miles south of London, on March 27, 2018, airline officials said Thursday.

Gaming revenue, visitation dip in July

July was a great month for tourism and gaming, but it’s hard to get too excited when last year’s best was even better.

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Aviation expert predicts growth in McCarran passenger numbers

McCarran International Airport will have the eighth highest percentage growth in passenger boardings in the nation over the next 10 years, a leading aviation analyst said Monday.

Heller talks tourism at Las Vegas aviation forecast summit

Nevada Sen. Dean Heller told the story Monday of how Sen. Charles Schumer invited some airline executives to his office, seated them on a couch, then jammed a coffee table up against their knees.

2045 eclipse should be big for Nevada’s tourism industry

The youngsters of today will be in their 30s and 40s in 2045, the year Great American Eclipse III darkens the skies over Northern Nevada in what could be one of the greatest tourism events in our state’s history.

SpeedVegas still in talks on OSHA fines

Representatives of SpeedVegas, the fast-car driving experience with a track south of Las Vegas, are continuing to negotiate with the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration to reduce $16,000 in fines imposed on three safety violation citations.

Ex-Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman rides on the backs of taxpayers

Las Vegas Convention Center security officers left their taxpayer-funded posts to drive former Mayor Oscar Goodman across the valley far more often than officials previously disclosed.

Allegiant to launch more nonstop flights from Las Vegas

Allegiant Air will launch a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Louisville, Kentucky, this fall, along with a second nonstop route connecting airports in Austin, Texas, and Columbus, Ohio, in winter, airline officials will announce Thursday.

Influx of private jets expected for Mayweather-McGregor fight

McCarran International Airport officials are bracing for an onslaught of general aviation aircraft flying into Las Vegas, filled with well-heeled passengers headed to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fight with Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena.

‘Walking Dead’ attraction opens in downtown Las Vegas

A year-round attraction based on the “Fear the Walking Dead” TV show opened earlier this month at 425 Fremont St., the building that houses Hennessey’s Tavern and Walgreens.

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