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Las Vegas hospitality industry shows stronger interest in hackathons

Tourism technology leaders said in a panel discussion Thursday that hackathons have become the new gathering places for programmers and software experts to devise technological solutions to problems in a wide range of industries.

Conventions, Leap Day increase Las Vegas tourism in February

A double-digit percentage increase in convention attendance and an extra day in February helped propel Southern Nevada to another strong month for tourist visitation, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Wednesday.

Alcohol distribution rises along with an economic recovery

Alcohol consumption is up in Nevada — distribution of wines increased 18.2 percent, spirits went up 14.8 percent, and draft beer 10 percent, all in gallons, state figures show.

 
Pitch for stadium puts emphasis on attracting NFL team — VIDEO

Consultants working for Las Vegas Sands and Majestic Realty told the 11-member Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee on Thursday about the benefits a domed stadium would bring to Southern Nevada.

Ralenkotter named to UNLV’s Nevada Business Hall of Fame

Las Vegas marketing giant Rossi Ralenkotter has joined UNLV’s Nevada Business Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed by the school on people who have helped drive the regional economy.

McCarran monthly passenger traffic soars 8.9 percent over ‘15

Riding a larger-than-normal February due to Leap Year and a robust convention month, McCarran International Airport reported an 8.9 percent increase in passenger traffic last month over February 2015.

Special device gives unique views of Nevada’s remote areas

It’s now possible to trek around some of Nevada’s remote countryside without leaving the couch, thanks to the Google Trekker and about a dozen volunteers who carried the high-tech contraption around the state.

Tourism committee ready to talk about stadium plans in Las Vegas

The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, empaneled by executive order by Gov. Brian Sandoval last year, has been gathering information for the past seven months on what amenities and improvements can best enhance the visitor experience in Las Vegas. Those issues come to a fore at a meeting Thursday.

Tourism commission to review awarding of grants

The Nevada Commission on Tourism will review how it awards grants to rural tourism entities that seek state help expanding their markets. Board members also will consider whether it will expand how much it provides to promote some urban special events.

‘Build your own pizza’ fantasy from ‘Seinfeld’ becomes a reality

“Seinfeld” fans laughed years ago when Cosmo Kramer came up with the idea to open a pizzeria where customers could build their own pizza. Today, the Kramer fantasy is reality as hundreds of pizzerias nationwide have embraced the concept.