LAS VEGAS — The top tourism official in Las Vegas says the city hasn’t priced out regular travelers, even as July visitor counts fell and casinos took in more from gamblers. Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said monthly figures can bounce around but argued the destination remains competitive…
Las Vegas — Army veteran Earvin James Sr. never pictured himself in a Las Vegas food pantry. But with a fixed income and rising grocery prices, he had no choice. “Because you go to these stores now, a pack of toilet tissue costs you $8, and it used to be $5 for a 12-pack,” James…
A former Las Vegas regular has revealed why they believe Sin City is dying amid falling tourist numbers. Vegas tourism is down 11 percent and overall visits to Las Vegas are down more than 6 percent this year, figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority show. This week the oldest casino – The Golden Gate…
New home listings continue to flood the market, giving buyers more options than this time last year—and Las Vegas leads the pack. Across the United States, newly listed homes increased 6.2% from last June, according to the Realtor.com® June Monthly Housing Report. Las Vegas experienced the sharpest increase in housing inventory, with a 77.6% increase…
Orlando could be the next target for a business venture from Elon Musk.This one involves building tunnels.Musk has already made a name for himself on the Space Coast with SpaceX.But another one of his businesses could change the way we get around I-Drive.Location Universal Epic Universe opened in May, and to handle some of the…
An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas’ airport Wednesday morning after flames and smoke came from one of its engines midair, officials said. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 1665 took off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Charlotte, North Carolina, at around 8:11 a.m….
Las Vegas’s famed casino floors are getting quieter as table game dealers find themselves among the first to feel the squeeze of technological change and a downturn in tourism. Major resorts on the famous Las Vegas Strip, including Fontainebleau and Resorts World, have started laying off workers — many of which are dealers — as…
Person to Person: Norah O’Donnell interviews Katy Perry – CBS News Watch CBS News “Person to Person” with Norah O’Donnell brings us the most intimate type of interview — going beyond the headlines through thoughtful conversation. In this episode, O’Donnell sits down with Katy Perry to talk about her career and residency in Las Vegas….
Las Vegas — For waiters, dealers and bartenders on the Vegas Strip, tips aren’t just a thank you — they’re a paycheck. “There are some days we do really good, and people will be surprised like, ‘Oh my God, you made that in one day?’ And then, you know, more often than not, you make…