In The News: Department of Hospitality Management
The family behind Primm Valley Resorts says it is working to revive the fading Nevada gambling hub after mass closure announcements sparked fears that it's about to become a ghost town.
Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer
Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer
Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer
All-inclusive vacations are usually associated with beach resorts, but now, Las Vegas casino operators are rolling out bundled packages, combining rooms, meals and drinks into a single upfront price. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment 鈥 two of the biggest players on the Strip 鈥 have both introduced bundled deals in recent weeks that are likely to appeal to more budget-conscious travelers.
Las Vegas officially has a new nonstop air route to Paris, and it will hopefully boost the city's tourism numbers, which have seen a sharp drop over the past year or so. Air France began direct service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Harry Reid International Airport on April 15, giving Las Vegas its first-ever regularly scheduled nonstop route to the French capital.
Diners who stay off phones may order multiple courses or more drinks, hospitality experts say
Hospitality workers in Las Vegas hoped the nationwide 鈥淣o Tax on Tips鈥 provision would provide relief after a sharp decline in tourism. Results have been mixed.
Six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns caused enormous strain on one of Las Vegas鈥 most important industries - dining. Now, how is the industry doing? What kind of challenges and opportunities are restaurants facing in the current economic climate?
Tourism is rebounding across Southern Nevada, and a growing number of visitors are finding their way beyond the Las Vegas Strip and downtown to destinations along the Colorado River. Laughlin continues to see solid tourism growth, driven by its river recreation, lower prices and a slower pace that visitors say feels different from Las Vegas.
Not long ago, the idea of Las Vegas landing major league sports teams was a punchline. Now, the city is on the verge of becoming home to the NFL, NHL, WNBA and MLB 鈥 and it could eventually add the NBA, too 鈥 raising questions about whether the market could become oversaturated.
As the National Football League awards Super Bowl LXIII to Las Vegas for its 2029 championship game, count on Southern Nevada being even better prepared to host the event than it was in 2024.