Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority News

Top 10 openings and expansions for summer 2021
5 Jul 2021

While the Resorts World Las Vegas stole many of the headlines in recent weeks, we have plenty if other openings and expansions to report on from across the U.S. since our last edition.

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Las Vegas Convention Center expansion debuts
9 Jun 2021

The LVCVA debuted the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $1 billion, 1.4 million square foot West Hall expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by doors opening to Informa Markets' World of Concrete

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Las Vegas is back for the Fourth of July
4 Jun 2021

To declare that the “Entertainment Capital of the World” is completely reopened, Las Vegas will throw an epic Fourth of July fireworks celebration that will show the world that Vegas is back.

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Las Vegas monorail to reopen on 27 May
11 May 2021

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced the Las Vegas Monorail will resume operations at 7 a.m. on Thursday, 27 May, in time for Memorial Day.

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Las Vegas launches Vegas You campaign
26 Apr 2021

This campaign will serve as a reminder that Las Vegas is ready and excited to welcome visitors back. The first ad from the new campaign, The Dance, will launch Monday, 26 April.

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First look inside The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop
9 Apr 2021

Elon Musk's underground transporation system, the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, is operational and will be available when LVCC welcomes its first major convention, World of Concrete, in June 2021.

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Las Vegas prepares to host safe and successful citywide events
22 Mar 2021

Informa Markets’ World of Concrete will be the first large show to return to Las Vegas 8-10 June at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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New Year's Eve will look different in Las Vegas
10 Dec 2020

While the physical event is not open to the public, guests from around the world can celebrate the new year virtually.

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LVCVA acquires assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company
9 Dec 2020

Today, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority closed on its transaction to acquire the assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company.

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Las Vegas awarded nine NCAA events
14 Oct 2020

The NCAA has selected Las Vegas as a host site for nine preliminary rounds and finals of predetermined championships in Divisions I, II and III to be held for the 2022-23 through 2025-26 academic years.

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Las Vegas Convention Center receives Gold Star accreditation
24 Aug 2020

Becoming the first facility in Nevada to receive it, the Las Vegas Convention Center was awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR facility accreditation by ISSA: The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association.

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Las Vegas releases June visitation data
8 Aug 2020

Las Vegas welcomed approximately 1,065,000 leisure visitors in June following the staggered reopening of resorts, ending a shutdown of resort properties that spanned nearly three months.

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Summer flights continue to increase at Las Vegas
26 Jun 2020

Since the reopening of Las Vegas casino-resorts on 4 June, sustained demand from tourists seeking to return to Southern Nevada has led airline partners at McCarran International Airport to increase their flight schedules in the coming months.

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Masks on for Las Vegas
26 Jun 2020

Vegas Smart reminds visitors and locals alike that the destination is doing everything it can to be smart while continuing to bring the experiences that Las Vegas is known for.

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2021 NFL Pro Bowl heading to Las Vegas
16 Jun 2020

The NFL announced today that the 2021 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, 31 January.

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