Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority News

UNLV to host final presidential debate before 2016 election
24 Sep 2015

The debate will take place on Oct. 19, 2016, at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Las Vegas seeks to host presidential debates in 2016
21 Sep 2015

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will host a special meeting to consider expenses related to the bid. Las Vegas is already scheduled to host both Democratic and Republican primary debates later this year.

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Internal criticism shaking up UNLV's hotel college
10 Aug 2015

UNLV's hospitality school, a major source of hires for the area's tourism industry, has seen some controversial changes recently, with a new dean and departmental restructuring.

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Wall Street analysts predict MGM may sell The Mirage
30 Jul 2015

A spokesman for MGM has declined to comment on the rumored transaction, but Wall Street analysts predict that The Mirage could sell for between $1 billion and $1.5 billion.

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Committee votes to demolish Riviera
29 Jul 2015

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority acquired the Riviera in February for $182.5 million and intends for the land on which it stands to be a part of the $2.3 billion Las Vegas Global Business District convention center overhaul.

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Despite convention dropoff, Las Vegas sets tourism records for June
29 Jul 2015

Las Vegas saw 3.6 million visitors last month, a 2.4 percent increase year-over-year.

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Cops busting down doors at the Riviera for training
15 Jul 2015

The Riviera, which is slated for eventual demolition, has been put to use as a temporary training ground for several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Inside Gaming: At SLS Las Vegas, things may get worse before they get better
6 Jul 2015

At the end of its first year of operation, the casino is cut off from Strip walk-in traffic and is rapidly losing money.

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Four Strip pedestrian bridges to be upgraded by 2017
2 Jul 2015

The Nevada Transportation Authority estimates that it will take two years and $26 million to upgrade the four oldest pedestrian overpasses on the Strip.

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Las Vegas officials expecting big crowds for July 4 weekend
2 Jul 2015

With Independence Day falling on Saturday, this weekend could beat out Labor Day as the biggest weekend of the summer.

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Inside Gaming: Will multiplayer tables save the slots industry?
29 Jun 2015

With millennials largely uninterested in traditional slots, gaming manufacturers are looking at skill-based gaming and smartphone-like electronic tables to target a generation acclimated to free electronic skill games.

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Kirk Kerkorian, founding father of modern Las Vegas, passes away
17 Jun 2015

The billionaire casino mogul passed away Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 98 after a brief illness.

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Circus Circus has 'significant and iconic role' to play in north Strip recovery, says MGM exec
11 Jun 2015

The family orientation of Circus Circus has made it a popular destination for Hispanic gamblers, something MGM hopes to build on in the next few years.

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Paragon Gaming approved to take over Westgate Las Vegas
29 May 2015

The Nevada Gaming Commission gave Paragon its approval on Thursday, May 28.

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Nevada transit authority releases plans to reduce Las Vegas gridlock
28 May 2015

The proposed plan includes a light-rail system, a double-deck tunnel under the airport and extensions to the Las Vegas Monorail.

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