Tourism

Shutdown threat puts already shaky Las Vegas tourism at risk

A view of the airport traffic control Tower at Harry Reid International Airport as an American Airlines passenger jet comes in for a landing Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

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, industry experts say …

1 October 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

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

Rafael Villanueva, CEO of Travel Nevada, speaks Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City.

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 — a first-of-its-kind hub ...

30 September 2025
By Grace Da Rocha

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

A jumper takes their turn at the SkyJump attraction at The Strat in this file photo.

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

29 September 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

Game changer: Bally’s plans Strip resort alongside MLB ballpark

The proposed Bally’s Las Vegas calls for two luxury hotel towers with 3,000 rooms combined and a 2,500-seat entertainment venue.

Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the site of the demolished Tropicana Las Vegas, sharing a 35-acre campus with the planned Las Vegas Athletics stadium.

29 September 2025
By Ray Brewer

Pink Jeep Tours marks nearly 25 years of exploring Southern Nevada, area attractions

Tourists stop to take photos of Pink Jeep Tours vehicles parked in the visitor center parking lot, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, in Tusayan, Ariz. As a government shutdown caused the main attraction Grand Canyon National Park closure two miles away, Pink Jeep Tours have ceased to operate through the park, and other local business owners say they have scaled back to winter hours and staffing levels a month early.

Headquartered in Sedona, Ariz., and owned by Herschend — the company behind Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and the Harlem Globetrotters — Pink Jeep Tours first came to Southern Nevada in 2001, said Carol Keane, a senior guide who has been with Pink Jeep Tours for nearly two decades.

29 September 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

Pink Jeep Tours cumple casi 25 años explorando

Tourists stop to take photos of Pink Jeep Tours vehicles parked in the visitor center parking lot in Tusayan, Ariz.

Para los habitantes de Las Vegas, Pink Jeep Tours no es algo extraño. Los llamativos vehículos rosas de esta empresa de excursiones todoterreno, que parecen ser los favoritos de los turistas que buscan entretenimiento al aire libre en el sur de Nevada, son difíciles de pasar por alto.

29 September 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

Vegas deals galore: Strip properties team up for 'Fabulous Escape' sale

A bird's-eye view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

For five days, resorts and attractions from the Las Vegas Strip to downtown and the periphery will offer over 100 deals to entice customers back to the city.

22 September 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

Caesars Entertainment offering free parking to locals on Las Vegas Strip through Oct. 30

An exterior view of Caesars Palace.

Free parking is back at Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip — temporarily. And only for locals. The resort chain will offer locals free parking weekly from ...

19 September 2025
By Las Vegas Sun Staff

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

A Zoox self-driving vehicle is shown in front of the Sphere Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Las Vegas.

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, gray vehicles have been spotted ...

10 September 2025
By Grace Da Rocha

Slowing visitation prompts $35 million Las Vegas reboot with focus on value

A new $35 million “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” campaign is being unveiled across multiple platforms, including on billboards like this one in New York’s Times Square.

As visitation to Las Vegas trends downward and concerns about high prices, especially on the Strip, fill social media, tourism officials here are looking for a brand refresh.

5 September 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

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

Ellis Island debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation this week. The new space doubles the casino floor, which includes a new casino bar and high-limit gaming area.

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 this week.

3 September 2025
By Las Vegas Sun Staff

320K visitors expected in Las Vegas for Labor Day weekend

A bird's-eye view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

Las Vegas has slipped in popularity as a domestic Labor Day destination, falling to 10th place on AAA’s annual ranking. The city typically lands in the top six, AAA Nevada spokesperson John Treanor said.

30 August 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

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

Steve Hill, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), poses for a photo Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

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 Convention and Visitors Authority.

29 August 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

Las Vegas braces for economic challenges but is betting on resiliency

Results of a study by the World Travel & Tourim Council are displayed during the Las Vegas Perspective at Aria Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. The 45th annual event was hosted by Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance in partnership with its Perspective Council sponsors.

Economic forecaster Jeremy Aguero, principal analyst at Applied Analysis, says it’s “ridiculous hyperbole” to write the city’s obituary …

8 August 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

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

Harry Reid International Airport

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 establishing a visa bond program Tuesday.

7 August 2025
By Kyle Chouinard
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