Tourism

Shutdown threat puts already shaky Las Vegas tourism at risk

A federal government shutdown could cost the travel industry $1 billion a week and deliver a punishing blow to Las Vegas’ already faltering tourism economy, ...

New adventure hubs to highlight Nevada’s landscapes, recreation opportunities

Boulder City is set to become a launching point for Nevada’s next big push in outdoor tourism, with work starting on the Nevada Adventure Center ...

The Strat: Livestreamer’s claim that SkyJump malfunctioned ‘completely false’

“This situation is nothing more than a baseless attempt to generate clicks using false information,” the spokesperson said.

Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas with free rides

Visitors to the Las Vegas Strip now have a futuristic new transportation option: fully autonomous robotaxis with no human driver behind the wheel. The boxy, ...

Las Vegas tourism board officials tout strong response to ‘Fabulous’ ad campaign

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” advertising campaign debuted to a rough start last week due to negative sentiment ...

Reborn: Off-Strip Ellis Island debuts $35 million overhaul

Ellis Island, the off-Strip property on Koval Lane frequented by visitors and locals alike, debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation ...

Las Vegas tourism 'going through a downturn,' July visitation drops 12%

Las Vegas saw a 12% drop in visitation, or around 420,000 fewer people, last month compared to July 2024, according to new data from the ...

Las Vegas officials warn of backlash over new fees aimed at foreign visitors

President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to impose additional costs for international tourists entering the United States, first pushing a “visa integrity fee” and then ...

Las Vegas June tourism declines by 11% from 2024

Around 400,000 fewer people traveled to Las Vegas in June compared with 2024, according to new data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. ...

Hotel del Coronado, newly renovated, offers a coastal escape for Las Vegans

Blackstone Real Estate, which owns “the Del,” is ready to show off the fruits of a newly completed, six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation that touched nearly every ...

Las Vegas visitation continues to fall in May, down by 6.5% from 2024

Las Vegas tourism was down by nearly a quarter-million visitors last month compared to the same time last year ...

Embracing the dark side: Starry sky is a bright spot in Nevada's economy

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and Travel Nevada launched its Dark Skies Toolkit this month — a resource designed to help communities, agencies and ...

Nevada's congressional Democrats slam Trump tariffs over tourism toll, housing costs

Nevada’s five congressional Democrats are urging the Trump administration to end its global trade war, writing to President Donald Trump that his tariffs are severely ...

Traffic at Las Vegas' Harry Reid airport continued decline in April

Passenger traffic was down more than 160,000 people passing through Harry Reid International Airport in April compared to last year, according to a new report ...

Las Vegas sees 180,000 fewer visitors in April as tourism decline continues

However, the business travel sector performed well in April, as convention attendance surged 13.9% compared to the previous year, the authority reported.