A committee decided President and CEO Steve Hill was worth a sizable raise and bonus because of the work he did for tourism in 2022-23.
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The spending will include support for special events such as National Finals Rodeo, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl.
The two golden retrievers, introduced at a demonstration event, replace two canines who retired from the team.
A report found that Las Vegas is also drawing a more ethnically diverse crowd, with higher rates of Asian and Asian American and Hispanic-Latino visitors.
The agency, which will consider the plan next week, says the Las Vegas Grand Prix is expected to boost visitation and brand awareness.
There may be some anxious months leading to the awarding of the first construction contract for the $600 million project because of market volatility.
The LVCVA board of directors will consider recommendations for salaries and bonuses Tuesday after its compensation committee discussed rewarding executives Monday.