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Raiders stadium project focus of Vegas Nation program — VIDEO

The Clark County Commission will undertake a high-impact project review of the planned $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas Stadium when it meets Wednesday morning. Catch up on stadium construction news in the first presentation of the “Vegas Nation Stadium Show.”

Convention authority, McCarran team up to recruit airlines

At the risk of tipping off Southern Nevada’s tourism rivals, it’s remarkable that Las Vegas’ air service recruitment model hasn’t been replicated by other communities across the country.

McCarran’s welcome program for Chinese gets praise, criticism

Last week, McCarran International Airport installed something you won’t see at a U.S. airport or any other public building — a water fountain that dispenses hot water.

Boom Supersonic provides the ‘wow’ at Las Vegas aviation conference

One of the biggest “Wow!” moments of Boyd Group International’s 22nd annual Aviation Forecast Summit earlier this week was Blake Scholl’s presentation on Boom Supersonic, a company developing the first supersonic passenger airliner since the Concorde was retired in 2003.

 
Air travelers looking for deals turn to ultra low-cost carriers

The promise of a cheap flight to a desired destination is driving the growing popularity of ultra low-cost carriers like Allegiant, Spirit and Frontier Airlines, both nationally and in Las Vegas.

 
McCarran’s automated security system aims to process travelers faster

An automated security screening system was rolled out Thursday at McCarran International Airport, aimed at processing airline passengers 20 to 30 percent faster than the method currently practiced at most airports.

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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.

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.

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