Multiple experts say it’s unlikely Las Vegas’ tourism economy will see any big shake-up from the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 14,000 people worldwide.
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A computer trade show saw a tailspin in attendance, but few other tourism downturns could be directly pinned to the SARS outbreak that affected Hong Kong and Macao.
Sportsbook executives said Nevada wagering would grow after betting became legal nationwide — they were right. What other nuggets do latest gaming stats provide?
The 600,000 people who attended the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville had more communities to draw from — and some may have been counted more than once at the turnstiles.
Room rates are climbing an average of about 89 percent across 40 properties on or near the Strip during the draft, according to figures Wednesday on Hotels.com.
About 75 percent of luxury, mid-scale and economy hotels now allow pets and experts say travelers can expect more hotels to follow the trend.
Occupancy and room rates are climbing, adding to demand for more hotel rooms, so Virgin and Circa will begin meeting it with some of the 1,650 rooms coming in 2020.
In 2020, the city is expected to add more than 2 million square feet of convention space, which economists say will position the city for further economic growth.
What will be the top tourism and gaming headlines of 2020? Read on for predictions about opening Allegiant Stadium, visitation records and what lies ahead for Las Vegas.
Sports betting was one of the few bright spots in November as another decline in baccarat play decreased casino gaming win on the Strip, in Clark County and statewide.
Las Vegas’ desert landscape may not look like a winter wonderland, but local resort-casinos are still getting into the holiday spirit.
An Oracle spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that the company would be moving its business and technology conference from San Francisco to Las Vegas, starting next year.
A tough comparison for table games in 2018 led to a decline in October gaming win statewide and on the Strip, but casinos still won more than $1 billion last month.
The lack of mobile wagering and a ban on betting on California colleges and universities could prevent Nevada sportsbooks from facing crushing competition.
While travel and tourism has experienced 120 months of economic growth, U.S. market share has fallen behind international competitors who market more vigorously.