The eight-minute, $1 million production to ring in the new year is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Southern Nevada to kick off 2026 with a bang.
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The fourth-busiest carrier at Harry Reid International Airport will double the number of round-trip flights between Las Vegas and O’Hare International Airport to six.
A big convention year, work at Reid Airport and gaming regulatory matters and court cases should produce biggest tourism headlines in 2026.
A visitation downturn coupled with strong gaming numbers, expansion coming to airport and the rise of prediction markets were key stories of 2025.
A survey of hotel room rates shows resorts are taking advantage of supply and demand as the city readies for “America’s Party 2026” on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas.
Southern Nevada made plenty of news with casinos, real estate and more.
The 21.2 percent decline in international traffic appears to be a result of continuing declines to and from Canada and not a lull in European Formula One traffic.
A North Dakota hotel magnate built another project in Las Vegas this year.
Southwest already had five flights a week between Las Vegas and Honolulu; now, it’s adding three weekly flights to and from Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The original developers invested more than $120 million into the project near the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, records show.
At least 10 Strip resorts and a downtown property will be the launch points of the Fireworks by Grucci America’s Party 2026 celebration, now in its 25th year.
Although there are no World Cup games to be played in Las Vegas, the LVCVA hopes to sell the destination as an alternative place to watch with friends.
With the completion of a $600 million convention center renovation next month, Las Vegas should close in on a record year for conventions and trade shows.
Several choreographed fireworks shows and an attempt at a world record are planned for the event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The new position will oversee events like the Super Bowl, smaller events in various venues and youth and amateur tournaments that draw participants and their parents.