Derek Stevens, co-owner of the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate, gave away 2,000 one-way flights to Las Vegas from 24 U.S. cities.
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An MGM Resorts spokeswoman said, “MGM Resorts is updating many of our offerings as we prepare to welcome guests back, and that includes implementing free parking.”
Mr. Las Vegas headlined in Las Vegas for 61 years, but until Saturday never rode a bike on the Strip.
Roy Horn, of the groundbreaking Las Vegas entertainment team Siegfried & Roy, has died at 75 from complications related to COVID-19.
Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage reportedly is being cast to portray Joe Exotic of “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.”
“Bar Rescue” star Jon Taffer says, “Rather than freaking out about the pandemic, I’ve just been focused on, ‘What do our businesses look like when we’re open?’ ”
George Maloof said of “Uncle” Phil Maloof: “He was a great man who loved his dogs and his collection of classic cars, art, and theater pipe organs.”
New York-New York executive Cynthia Kiser Murphey says, “We put the heart up there simply as a message to tell people how much we care about them, in a real simple and authentic way.”
Strip hotels unified for a visually powerful message of unity, illuminating guest rooms so the buildings lit up with hearts and spell the word HOPE.
Acting legend Michael Caine once told me Little Church of the West was one of his favorite Vegas landmarks — he and his wife, Shakira, were married there in 1973.
Businesses and attractions are closed across the country. But when the Las Vegas Strip is forced to close, the impact is indelible.
The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign stands alone as a civic icon. It’s been standing largely alone, in fact, during the coronavirus outbreak.
Lady Gaga announced she’s pushing back her “Chromatica” release, saying, “I had so many fun things planned for us to celebrate together.”
Hakkasan Group is offering severance packages ranging from one to four weeks. Benefits are suspended at the end of the month.
Cirque du Soleil has let go of nearly 4,700 employees worldwide, including more than 1,300 in Las Vegas.