LVCVA’s Steve Hill says the “Fabulous Las Vegas” ad tested well among potential visitors across the United States before its airing.
Richard N. Velotta
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Richard N. “Rick” Velotta has covered business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation and aviation in Las Vegas for 25 years. A former reporter and editor with the Las Vegas Sun, the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff and the Aurora (Colo.) Sun, Velotta is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he won the school’s top journalism honor. He became the Review-Journal's assistant business editor in September 2018.
The new “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” campaign draws inspiration from the famous Las Vegas Boulevard sign and will include experiences and special offers.
The earlier-than-expected opening will enable owner Penn Entertainment to host guests for NFR, New Year’s Eve and CES, and a new Emerile Lagasse restaurant is planned.
The Clark County Commission said action on an ordinance raising rates and fees would now occur at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Plus, Golden Gate casino in downtown Las Vegas is hosting a farewell party for one of the historic property’s signature features: dancing dealers.
Officials said the resort south of Las Vegas will open eight to 10 times a year to accommodate guests attending concerts and special events at its arena.
Mathew Bowyer, who took bets from Shohei Ohtani’s translator and de facto manager and 700 other gamblers, received what’s considered a light sentence since he paid restitution.
The Transportation Security Administration passenger screening process has gotten quicker thanks to new technology in use at Harry Reid International Airport.
The Review-Journal’s survey of hotel room rates for Labor Day weekend shows there may be some last-minute deals available for those undecided about coming to Las Vegas.
Both domestic and international passenger counts were down in July 2025, but it was a tough comparison from a year ago when there were more than 5 million passengers.
Plus, the Atlantic City market posted a year-over-year increase in quarterly profit and net revenue, even as the bulk of operators posted declines.
On Jan. 27, when the popular airline that is the busiest at Harry Reid International Airport begins assigning seats and charging for suitcases, another policy changes.
A plane capable of carrying 292 passengers is being eyed to fly the Paris-Las Vegas route in a tryout following special flights geared to CES attendees.
Tourism experts are trying to persuade resort operators to place a moratorium on resort fees to attract consumers who feel a Las Vegas vacation is no longer a good value.
The lawsuit filed by Robinhood Derivatives LLC Tuesday is similar to the complaint currently in litigation involving KalshiEx LLC.