The newest antiques — from midcentury — fill a downtown shop and bring back childhood memories for many who visit
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
Browsers find themselves wandering through a maze of dining room sets and patterned armchairs at Bill Johnson and Marc Comstock’s downtown Las Vegas antiques store. Then, they are drawn into the vortex that is a bubble gum-pink kitchen at the rear of the shop. “Every day people walk around and say, ‘Oh, I remember my grandmother had this!’ — and it’s never the grandfather, it’s always the grandmother,” Johnson said with a laugh.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is ramping up its hiring process with a virtual job fair today in an effort to fill thousands of open positions at the resort.
Eight Nevadans landed on the 2010 Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, including one casino billionaire who made the top 20 and another making a first-time appearance. Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Sheldon Adelson ranked No. 13 on the list with a reported net worth of $14.7 billion.
After being grounded for more than six months, the Cloud Nine balloon will return to the Las Vegas skies this week. The tethered helium balloon attraction, on the Strip across from Mandalay Bay, will be taking a test flight today and will reopen to the public by this weekend, Vice President of Operations Anita O’Connor said.
Watchdog journalism needs to be preserved but finding a way to financially sustain it will remain a challenge in the coming years, industry experts said. During a panel discussion Wednesday entitled “The Death of Old News” hosted by the Black Mountain Institute at UNLV, three longtime journalists discussed how the Internet is impacting the news industry and the industry's growing financial struggles.
More than nine months after its opening, Crystals is still evolving. Managers of CityCenter’s retail district are recruiting new retailers, tweaking the mall’s design and making adjustments where they see fit.
MGM Resorts International announced several senior management changes today, including the promotion of a longtime executive to the company’s No. 2 post.
Las Vegas Sands is considering a possible name change to reflect the resort company’s growing international presence. Any name change could be voted on as early as the next board of directors meeting in November.
Planet Hollywood’s façade on the Las Vegas Strip might soon be receiving an updated look -- one that executives hope will make the resort’s entrances more recognizable.
In another sign that the city’s tourism industry is improving, Las Vegas in July saw its largest year-over-year visitation increase since December 2005.
The outlook for Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas appears much like that for most holidays since the Great Recession took hold — visitors will still flock to the city but they will spend less.
The gaming industry’s annual tradeshow will find a new spot on the calendar and a new home in Las Vegas next fall. G2E is scheduled for Oct. 4-6 next year, rather than the middle of November.
Since the Tropicana emerged from bankruptcy in July 2009, the property’s new management team has spent a significant amount of time and money on upgrading the historic resort.
MAGIC International, one of the city’s largest conventions, opened Tuesday in Las Vegas. The fashion convention is held twice a year in Las Vegas, once in February and again in August.
Former Shuffle Master Chief Executive Tim Parrott, who died in May, will be inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame, the gaming industry’s chief lobbying organization announced this week.
Las Vegas-based casino operator Ameristar Casinos said Wednesday that its board of directors is evaluating options that include the possible sale of the company.
Las Vegas-based casino operator Ameristar Casinos swung to a loss during the second quarter of 2010, primarily due to a permanent bridge closure that limited access to its East Chicago property and new competition in the St. Louis market.
Las Vegas’ neon highway became a bit brighter Tuesday as the Strip welcomed its newest marquee. Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Chief Executive John Unwin flicked the switch for the Cosmopolitan’s 65-foot marquee at a media event Tuesday afternoon. Comprised of four LED screens, the marquee took more than six months to build.
International Game Technology saw its profits increase by nearly 52 percent during its fiscal third quarter, the Reno-based gaming manufacturer reported today.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
The sound of cowbells echo off the cubicle walls of the Zappos Henderson office. A few steps farther and passers-by are greeted with crackling noisemakers. Naturally, the noisemakers match the Mardi Gras masks hanging from the ceiling and the beads dripping from employees’ desks.
In the shadows of monstrous Strip hotels, the Siegel Group is harboring its latest shot at a boutique hotel on the former site of the St. Tropez hotel. The exterior has been given a sleek white coat, and the interior has adopted a look that resonates with younger customers. A new hotel called Rumor Las Vegas is the end product of the Siegel Group’s revamping.
Las Vegas-based casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment announced Wednesday that it has completed the sale of its Argentina operations for about $40 million.
With Fourth of July falling on a weekend, Las Vegas tourism officials say they expect a slight uptick in visitors traveling to the valley for the holiday.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has started taking reservations for its Dec. 15 opening, the resort announced today. The 2,995-room, 50-story resort-casino between the Bellagio and CityCenter is planning a soft opening in December with a grand opening celebration on New Year’s Eve weekend. Prices on opening night start at $300 for a 620-square-foot studio with a 110-square-foot private terrace, and peak at $510.
The Kardashian sisters will be bringing their signature style to a new store at the Mirage later this summer, the family announced at a Las Vegas press conference Tuesday.
When Michael Jackson’s denim jacket from his Jackson 5 days sold for $26,000 — more than five times its estimated sale price — it was the first indication that the late pop star’s belongings were going to sell for more money than anyone may have anticipated.
M&M’s World at the Showcase Mall will soon have room for more M&M’s-themed merchandise with an expansion this summer. M&M’s World is adding 3,300 square feet of retail space to the third floor of its four-story store on the Strip.
Not far from the slot machines and blackjack tables of Planet Hollywood sit some of American royalty’s most obscure possessions — Elvis Presley’s blue belt karate certificate, Cher’s collection of furs and Marilyn Monroe’s dry cleaning bills. They’re part of Julien’s Auctions annual summer sale.
Wynn Resorts laid off 261 people at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore today, calling it an effort to reduce overstaffing. Wynn Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Wynn said the layoffs account for less than 3 percent of the company's workforce.
Shareholders of casino operator MGM Mirage have voted to change the company's name to MGM Resorts International in a move to emphasize the brand's scope.
Following some of its Strip neighbors, Steve Wynn’s resorts are the latest in Las Vegas to institute a mandatory resort fee on its hotel guests. The fee includes use of the fitness center, in-room Internet access and phone calls.
The Tropicana Las Vegas soon will be bringing in some new technology to match the resort’s updated look. The hotel-casino announced a partnership with gaming technology company Cantor Gaming to bring mobile gaming to its new race and sports book.
Las Vegas-based gaming supplier Shuffle Master saw its profit increase by nearly 80 percent during the second quarter of 2010, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday.
Two former managers and partners of Eva Longoria Parker’s Beso restaurant and Eve nightclub are suing the actress for allegedly pushing them out of their ownership stake and operation of the CityCenter restaurant-nightclub.
The 67-acre CityCenter resort complex now has more than 13.5 million square feet of wireless technology in an effort to avoid dropped cell phone calls, Texas-based InnerWireless announced today.
First, there’s the plane ticket that costs a few hundred dollars. Then once on board, there are the $3 for a pair of headphones, $7 for a cocktail, $20 to check a bag and another $30 for more leg room — all of which can break your vacation budget before you even land.
Las Vegas may rank as the top destination among Memorial Day travelers, and should see more visitors than it did this time last year — but it’s not going to have the kind of economic impact worth memorializing.
The Las Vegas Strip today has another nightclub and adult pool to add to its growing list. Encore Las Vegas will open its Encore Beach Club and Surrender nightclub, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend crowds.
Want to check your players club points while walking the Strip? There’s an app for that. Maybe you want to upgrade your standard room to a high-roller suite? There’s an app for that, too. The casino industry has caught the mobile bug and is using the technology to better market to its customers’ needs.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will showcase some cutting edge technology, an executive promised Tuesday, but as for what it will be, the resort isn’t ready to share all the details just yet.
Server-based gaming has been the most talked about technology among gaming manufacturers in recent years, but the technology will be a gradual change for both customers and operators, slot tech executives said Tuesday at the Gaming Tech Summit at Green Valley Ranch.
Severe winter weather, regional competition and an overall decline in consumer spending delivered a big blow to Atlantic City casinos during the first quarter of the year. Atlantic City’s 11 casinos reported a 25.2 percent drop in profit in the first three months of 2010.