Exciting Attractions to Experience Together
Say “I Do” in Spectacular Las Vegas Fashion
Clark County Commissioners declared February “Wedding Month” this year, as the County expects to issue its 5-millionth wedding license before March 1. Couples walking down the aisle can take advantage of several special offers throughout the inaugural monthlong celebration by signing up here.
Spa Specials to Rest, Relax and Re-engage the Senses
Delectable Dining to Elevate Your Valentine’s Day Date Night
With world-class restaurants, bars and lounges offering romantic atmospheres and beautiful décor, Las Vegas is the ideal location for a Valentine’s Day date night. Culinary destinations throughout Las Vegas will offer fabulous prix-fixe packages for two, lavish Valentine’s Day dishes and spectacular desserts for couples to enjoy together—not to mention fabulous cocktails and beverages, including that classic combination of strawberries and Champagne. Details about these romantic Valentine’s Day offerings can be confirmed with each venue.
Gifts to Shower Your Partner with Love and Adoration
Learn more about Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas and plan a romantic and memorable trip for two at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
LAS VEGAS – Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger will be celebrated in spectacular fashion this February in Las Vegas. Resorts throughout the destination commemorate the occasion with an array of festive décor, vibrant and authentic experiences, and decadent culinary offerings.
Lion Dances
Resorts throughout the destination will present vibrant lion dances, inviting visitors to be a part of the festive experience. The schedule is as follows:
Friday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at noon
Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Saturday, Feb. 5 at noon
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Décor and Experiences
ARIA Resort & Casino celebrates the Lunar New Year with a main lobby that has been embellished with festive décor to honor the Year of the Tiger, including a hand-sculpted solid chocolate tiger and a 196-foot dragon that weaves its way around a money tree made of 88 golden coins symbolizing wealth and good fortune. ARIA also features spectacular floral arrangements throughout the resort, as well as celebratory décor at Din Tai Fung and a special Buddha Garden at its North Valet.
Bellagio Resort & Casino presents a festive Lunar New Year display at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. On display through Saturday, March 5, the “Eye of the Tiger” installation was designed to bring prosperity and luck to all who visit, using the ancient practice of Feng Shui to create a serene environment. Made of more than 5,700 plants, the display is complete with lotus flowers, gold coins, silk-lantern chandeliers, and an 8,000-pound golden representation of the Tiger.
Caesars Palace celebrates the Year of the Tiger with elaborate decorations in its lobby and common areas, including hanging lanterns, banners, firecrackers, and floral arrangements.
Chinese New Year in the Desert™ returns to Las Vegas for its 11th consecutive year Thursday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 6, celebrating the Year of the Tiger with several festivities. Its Spring Festival Parade will bring gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes and more to Fourth Street between Gass and Ogden avenues on Saturday, Feb. 5. Other events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, gala dinners, and a kickoff feast with traditional dance performances.
Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has several festivities planned to celebrate Lunar New Year. Traditional fan dancers will perform daily from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 6, delighting shoppers at St. Mark’s Square at 3 p.m. and the Sky Garden at 3:30 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy photo opportunities throughout, including a dazzling 34-foot-long golden dragon art installation located next to Louis Vuitton in the luxury wing and a lantern display near Smith & Wollensky. Visitors can also observe a special lion blessing on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m., as new retailers in the shops receive a cultural blessing for good fortune for the year.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino celebrates Lunar New Year from Friday, Jan. 28 to Tuesday, Feb. 15 with vibrant displays including floral décor, playful panda bears surrounding its front desk, and its iconic lion encircled by bright florals, live plants, trees, and red lanterns. The hotel and casino will also be adorned with yellow and red flowers, money trees, and banners offering blessings of wealth and good fortune.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with festive décor throughout the expansive resort. The eye-catching decorations include special Lunar New Year-themed animations of larger-than-life blossoming money trees, all projected on its 50-foot LED Globe inside The District dining and shopping area.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has transformed its waterfall atrium and gardens for Lunar New Year. A partnership between the resort’s floral and horticulture team, artisans and a feng shui master, the Year of the Tiger installation features a grand tiger, weighing 1,500 pounds and standing 10 feet tall and 13 feet long.
Wynn Las Vegas commemorates the Year of the Tiger with festive décor throughout the resort, including gold-leafed tiger sculptures and hanging grand silk dragons in the Wynn Atrium.
Cuisine
Beijing Noodle No. 9 at Caesars Palace, offering Northern Chinese in an elegant atmosphere, will offer Lunar New Year specials in addition to its extensive and authentic menu of noodles, soups, and handmade dumplings.
China Poblano inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas celebrates Chinese New Year with a special menu, available Tuesday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 11. Items include the Lucky Vegetable, with wok-roasted beans tossed with scallions, chile de arbol, wine, and daikon finished with house made XO sauce; Scallop and Pork Siu Mai, with bay scallop, pork, bamboo, and shiitake; and Salt-Cured Duck Bao, a steamed bao with salt-cured duck breast, pickled vegetable, and house-made hoisin sauce. Dishes can be complemented with the Tiger King, an exclusive cocktail made with Dewar’s White Label scotch, Dolin dry vermouth, Ganbei Baijiu, lemon, and Chinese 5-spice. Each dish is meant to bring wealth and prosperity into and throughout the entire year.
Gold Coast Hotel & Casino celebrates Chinese New Year with special menu items at Ping Pang Pong, which offers a dim sum experience and a variety of authentic Chinese dishes. Celebratory items include a Golden Fortune New Year Sweet Rice Cake, symbolizing ascending prosperity, health, and peace for the new year; as well as Good Luck Cookies and a Koi Fish-Shaped Coconut Pudding dish to bring diners good fortune. Visitors can also ring in Lunar New Year with festive Chinese cuisine at the hotel’s Noodle Exchange noodle bar. All Chinese New Year offerings are available from Friday, Jan. 21 to Friday, Feb. 4.
Harrah’s Las Vegas will offer Lunar New Year culinary specials at its Fulton Street Hall Noodle Bar.
Several MGM Resorts International restaurants are celebrating the Year of the Tiger with festive menus and specials, including a prix-fixe menu at Hakkasan Restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino featuring Wok-Fry Wild Seabass, a Xingfu Dim Sum Trio and Salt-Crusted Fortune Baked Chicken. Other dining highlights include a traditional Dim Sum brunch at Jasmine inside Bellagio Resort & Casino, Hainanese Style Half Chicken at Lemongrass inside ARIA Resort & Casino, Fresh Abalone with Sea Cucumber at Blossom inside ARIA Resort & Casino, and Japanese Uni Sashimi at Morimoto inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
Chef Kris Yenbamroomg’s Night + Market at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will offer specialty, a la carte Chinese New Year-inspired dishes on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5. Bringing guaranteed prosperity into the new year will be the Good Luck Tiger Noodles, sauteed egg noodles with black tiger shrimp, chili, onions, peppers and peanuts. Additional menu items include orange chicken, vegetable eggrolls and tofu wontons.
The Orleans Hotel & Casino commemorates Lunar New Year with a variety of delectable specials at Ondori Asian Kitchen. Menu items include the Lobster E-Mein special; the Prosperity in the New Year dish, featuring a fresh, steamed whole seabass; the Jīn Huá Yù Shù Jī special, featuring ham, black mushrooms, and half-boneless steamed chicken; the Fat Choy Pork Feet; and Fat Choy with Dry Oyster Soup.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with specialty menus and cocktails at several of its culinary offerings. Authentic fine-dining Chinese restaurant Genting Palace will prepare both a five-course prix fixe menu and an a la carte Dim Sum Brunch menu for the occasion. Kusa Nori will feature Lunar New Year-inspired specials from Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 6, including a Misoyaki Mugifuji Pork Tomahawk served with cauliflower puree, shiso kaki compote and glaze; and Tokai Suzuki, made with steamed whole sea bass, shitake mushroom, lotus root and scotched sesame ponzu sauce. Famous Foods Street Eats will present “eight lucky street eats” from Sunday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 6, with each dish symbolizing good fortune for the new year—items can be found at Nori Bar, Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling, Boon Tong Kee, FUHU Shack, Ten Suns Braised Beef, and Sweet Eats. Other resort culinary highlights can be found at Fuhu, RedTail, Crystal Bar and Allē Lounge on 66, which will also feature festive Lunar New Year décor.
SAHARA Las Vegas presents a special Chinese New Year menu at The Noodle Den, where Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin serves traditional Northern Chinese cuisine including his renowned hand-pulled noodles. The menu, available Tuesday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 13, includes Peking Duck, Braised Pork Trotters, Shanghai Soy Sauce Prawns, U10 Scallops with XO Sauce, Abalone and Shiitake Mushroom on Baby Bok Choy, Pan Fried Seabass, Black Pepper Wagyu with Asparagus, and Braised Dongpo Pork Belly.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will present an array of Chinese New Year offerings at several restaurants and bars in its culinary collection. Embracing flavors from all over China, Mott 32 offers a special four-course menu with Abalone Fish Maw Soup, Steamed European Seabass, Wagyu Beef and more, available Friday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 5. Chef David Chang’s Majordomo Meat & Fish will serve Longevity Lo Mein, which is said to encourage fortune and longevity in your life. Made with lobster and bok choy, the dish is tossed in chili oil and fresh ginger and served with crispy garlic sprinkled on top. In addition, the resort’s Cocktail Collective bars each have a specialty cocktail for the celebration. The Dorsey Cocktail Bar’s Lunar Lantern features Remy Martin VSOP, Benedictine, angostura, and lemon; Electra Cocktail Club is serving the Tiger Blossom, made with Remy Martin VSOP, lemon, simple syrup, and strawberries; and Rosina Cocktail Lounge’s Spicy Longevity features Remy Martin VSOP, allspice, lime, and ginger. Toast to the tiger, with specialty cocktails available from Sunday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 12.
Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas, the only Chinese restaurant in North America to hold a Forbes Five-Star rating, brings back its Chinese New Year Brunch from Friday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 11 to Saturday, Feb. 12. The tableside dim sum experience, complete with gold-tipped chopsticks, features fried or steamed dumplings, shrimp balls, BBQ pork buns, pot stickers and many other favorites. In addition, diners can also enjoy a lavish sushi station, prime rib carving board, noodle soup station, Peking duck presentation and an array of desserts. Wynn Las Vegas mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini will also debut new cocktails to pair with the offerings at Wing Lei.
Additional authentic Chinese and Chinese-inspired restaurants in Las Vegas include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
If you’re just as obsessed with Christmas as Jack Skellington, you must visit AREA15 this holiday season for an immersive viewing experience of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Through Dec. 25, guests can experience a 3D projection-mapped screening of the cult holiday classic surrounded by Halloween Town. Each adult ticket includes a specialty cocktail inspired by a memorable scene from the movie. In addition to this unique experience, guests can also take snapshots by AREA15’s majestic, 30-foot-tall Christmas tree.
ARIA Resort & Casino is sweetening up the holiday season with its festive lobby display, handcrafted by a team of ARIA pastry chefs and made of chocolate, sugar and fondant pastry art creations. The delightful and delicious display, taking 200 working hours to complete, features an exquisite snow globe, trees made of French macarons, and a 6-foot-tall gingerbread man made with 100 pounds of dark chocolate. With sugar-filled candy canes, snowflakes and an overflowing cup of cocoa, the entire installment required over 150 pounds of fondant, 600 pounds of sugar and 550 pounds of chocolate.
The Conservatory & Botanical Garden at Bellagio Resort & Casino celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with its annual holiday installation, which features no less than 13,250 white carnations and 7,500 poinsettias. Titled “Holiday Time,” the display is complete with a 42-foot fir from Mt. Shasta, illuminated by 7,000 LED lights and 8,700 glistening ornaments. Visitors can take in picturesque displays, including a cozy Swiss ski chalet and Santa’s sleigh filled with gifts, before strolling over to watch the Fountains of Bellagio dance to holiday classics like “Santa Baby” and “O Holy Night.”
For the tenth holiday season, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomed the return of The Ice Rink as Boulevard Pool transforms into a holiday spectacle high above the Las Vegas Strip. Visitors can enjoy roof-top ice skating on more than 4,200 square feet of real ice, roasting s’mores at fire pits, seasonal cocktails, classic holiday films and breathtaking views surrounded by vibrant city lights.
The Festival of Lanterns at Cowabunga Bay gets festive for the month of December, transforming the Henderson waterpark into a Candyland spectacular complete with photos with Santa, a menu of holiday bites and beverages, live entertainment from merry carolers and a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree perfect for that holiday photo op.
Guests will be immersed in the magic of the holiday season at Enchant, a whimsical Christmas Light Maze and Village at Las Vegas Ballpark. Be dazzled by the spectacle of lights while sampling holiday treats and exploring the artisan Christmas market. Running through Jan. 2, Enchant also features an Ice Skating Trail and pictures with Santa.
The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is known for its delicious delectables as much as its fabulous Holiday Cactus Garden, illuminating a desert landscape in millions of lights to spread some signature Las Vegas holiday cheer. Enjoy the display while sipping a most delicious hot chocolate and indulging during the holiday chocolate tasting experience. Don’t forget a photo with Santa.
The Tournament of Kings Arena at Excalibur Hotel & Casino transforms into a magical and medieval winter wonderland, as “Tournament of Kings: ‘Twas the Knight” returns for the holiday season. Audiences will witness Merlin summon snowfall while listening to holiday-inspired music and poems performed by the cast and taking in the magnificent costumes illuminating the festive season. The popular tradition at The Strip’s longest-running dinner show runs through Dec. 27.
Fashion gets festive with the Holiday Glow show, a runway spectacle with acrobatics and ballet dancers, in the Great Hall at the Fashion Show Mall. Shoppers can also get into the holiday spirit with the mall’s walkthrough Winter Wonderland experience—and photo ops with Santa, of course.
Tis the season to be jolly at Flamingo Las Vegas, where twinkling lights and whimsical ornamentation have covered the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. In addition to the spectacular seasonal décor, the Flamingo Holiday Festival transports guests to a winter wonderland with a menu of holiday libations and sweet treats. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the life-size snow globe.
Winter at the Terrace at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa promises seasonal fun and festivities through February 2022. Guests can indulge in themed cocktails and seasonal bites while taking in the picturesque décor under the twinkling lights. The outdoor lounge also features fire pits perfect for getting cozy and igloos that offer additional seating (and that perfect Tik-Tok background). In addition to Winter at the Terrace, the resort will also offer “hot cocoa bombs” at its Bake Shop and breakable chocolate ornaments at The Lucky Penny.
The 17th-annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run, benefitting Opportunity Village, returns to Downtown Las Vegas on Dec. 4. Joining the thousands of red-suited runners are The Chippendales of The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, serving as the beloved event’s grand marshals this year.
People will be rocking around the 30-foot-tall Christmas tree at The LINQ Promenade, which transformed into an enchanting holiday destination complete with a sparkling holiday light show on the High Roller, one of the tallest observation wheels in the world. Guests can enjoy a variety of festive food and drink options as well as special seasonal offers throughout the bustling shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
FANTASY, the award-winning female topless revue at Luxor Hotel and Casino, will play an additional two shows for holiday audiences on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Looking for a special, only-in-Vegas holiday gift? The Mob Museum will offer several Mob-themed items perfect for the holiday season, including a 3-pack of the museum’s house-distilled moonshine, rocks glass, pocket watch, and pocket flask. Other gift options include artisan chocolates, ornaments, a pocket flask, a picture book and a museum membership.
Guests on Nevada Southern Railway’s Santa Express not only experience the magic of riding a train under the stars, but also a photo opportunity with Santa, storytelling and hot chocolate with cookies from Chilly Jilly’z of Boulder City.
Have a hearty holiday laugh at Terry Fator’s A Very Terry Christmas at the Liberty Loft inside New York-New York Resort & Casino, as the America’s Got Talent champion ventriloquist performs a special show featuring Christmas classics with his funny friends through Jan. 1.
Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas-themed show to Orleans Arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Dec. 26. Famed for its modern renditions of holiday classics, the group will play hits from its first holiday album, Christmas, accompanied by dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.
Rail Explorers, the outdoor-adventure attraction featuring pedal-powered rail bikes in Boulder City, celebrates the season with festive, holiday-themed tours. Guests booking evening tours through Friday, Dec. 31 will be greeted by the Rail Explorer® Elves and receive cookies and hot chocolate. Rail Explorers will also host Ugly Sweater Contests Dec. 17-26, with chances for guests to win prizes including a custom t-shirt or hat and a gift card for a tandem rail bike tour.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa decks the halls with Merry Crimson, draping its indoor/outdoor poolside lounge in glamorous holiday décor and thousands of lights to transform the space into Tinsel Town. In addition to countless photo ops, the luxurious experience features festive cocktails sure to make spirits bright and fire pits perfect for enjoying some freshly made s’mores. The annual event also features cozy igloos dotting the pool deck, offering ample seating for those looking to jingle and mingle.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates its inaugural holiday season with a Holiday Escape at the District, which features picturesque installations throughout the 70,000-square-foot retail space—including a 50-foot LED globe depicting holiday animations throughout the day. The Strip’s newest resort offers even more holiday cheer at Here Christmas Kitty, as the tucked-away speakeasy, Here Kitty Kitty, has been transformed with holiday lights into an elegant and Instagrammable party spot with handcrafted seasonal cocktails.
Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall makes the season merry and bright with its winter wonderland display, featuring festive décor and a holiday laser-light show set to classics like “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Guests can also drop off their letters for Santa in Santa’s Mailbox, located at the gazebo inside Mystic Falls Park.
The Sand Dollar Lounge brings back its Miracle on Spring Mountain winter wonderland pop-up, covering the legendary off-Strip bar and live music venue with ornaments, candy canes, thousands of holiday lights and more. The monthlong celebration also features a holiday cocktail menu, themed events and nightly entertainment.
With holiday lights, oversized ornaments and an Airstream decked out in festive red and green garland, Silverton Casino Hotel transforms its Shady Grove Lounge into Bad Elf for the holiday season. Inspired by Elf on a Shelf, the pop-up bar experience features a holiday cocktail menu and fabulous photo backdrops with its decorated Christmas tree and cozy fireplace.
Visitors can walk through a winter wonderland at Tivoli Village Las Vegas, as Santa’s Experience offers a fun and festive adventure filled with photo ops—including one with Jolly Old St. Nick himself.
Topgolf Las Vegas transforms its Birdie Bar into Tinsel Town through Dec. 27. The pop-up features festive décor ideally suited for holiday photo ops, as well as festive drinks and desserts that’ll make you merry and bright.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas celebrates the “Season of Sparkle” with a festive lineup of holiday happenings. Visitors can get into the holiday spirit with the Streetmosphere Holiday Spectacular at Grand Canal Shoppes, where Streetmoshpere performers will sing traditional carols (in Italian, of course) and the Clock Tower in St. Mark’s Square will be illuminated with a holiday-themed digital show. This is Christmas, a holiday spectacular at Palazzo Theatre, features Broadway and American Idol stars singing everyone’s favorite yuletide tunes backed by a live band. Other holiday offers include winter-inspired treatments at Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness and festive libations at The Cocktail Collective (The Dorsey Cocktail Bar, Rosina Cocktail Lounge, Electra Cocktail Club). The resort also has gifts for purchase, including a holiday gift box from estiatorio Milos and an e-cookbook featuring recipes from the Grand Canal Shoppes restaurants, and offers Holiday Suite Experiences for resort guests to upgrade their stays with festive décor—including a 7-foot-tall designer Christmas tree.
Wynn Las Vegas decks the halls with dozens of Christmas trees and festive wreaths, while offering delightful holiday-inspired cocktails and tea/coffee beverages at venues throughout the resort.
For more information on Las Vegas’ holiday magic, visit www.visitlasvegas.com
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
“I am thrilled to welcome international visitors back to our great state and to fabulous Las Vegas. We know you’ve missed traveling just as much as we’ve missed welcoming you—and I’m thrilled that Las Vegas was at the top of your list,” said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. “Las Vegas is constantly evolving. Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, you’ll always find something new and something exciting to experience. Welcome to Las Vegas and enjoy your visit.”
Las Vegas welcomed 5.7 million international visitors in 2019, resulting in $4.8 billion in direct economic impact. Prior to the pandemic, Las Vegas welcomed nonstop flights from 31 cities in 12 countries.
"It's a watershed moment for Las Vegas as international borders open and we welcome overseas visitors back to the destination," said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "In addition to being a world-class leisure destination, our major tradeshows and conventions draw large international delegations, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead."
Domestic and international travelers alike have a lot to look forward to in Las Vegas in the coming months across conventions, entertainment, sports, and holidays:
Four carriers will resume overseas service to Las Vegas in 2021:
Regular nonstop service from Mexico resumed in July 2020. Current routes include:
Regular nonstop service from Canada resumed earlier this year. Current routes include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or vegasmeansbusiness.com.
“Today is a watershed moment for Las Vegas as international borders open and we welcome overseas visitors back to the destination,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “In addition to being a world-class leisure destination, our major tradeshows and conventions draw large international delegations, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Las Vegas welcomed 5.7 million international visitors in 2019, and the change to U.S. policies related to international air travel is key to destination recovery efforts. Prior to the pandemic, Las Vegas welcomed nonstop flights from 31 cities in 12 countries.
“The return of intercontinental air travel is the next critical step forward in our industry’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19,” said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation. “In the years leading up to 2020, LAS experienced unprecedented international growth in terms of travelers as well as unique routes. We look forward to once again making it easier than ever to welcome the world to our iconic city.”
Four carriers will resume overseas service to Las Vegas in 2021:
Regular nonstop service from Mexico resumed in July 2020. Current routes include:
Regular nonstop service from Canada resumed earlier this year. Current routes include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com,www.visitlasvegas.com or vegasmeansbusiness.com.
ABOUT CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Clark County Department of Aviation operates a system of five airports: McCarran International Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center and Overton-Perkins Field. The system generates nearly $35 billion in economic output and supports approximately 250,000 jobs. Users of the department’s facilities provide all of the revenues to operate, maintain and acquire necessary services and facilities. The department does not rely on any local tax revenue.
]]>At 11 p.m. the skies lit up with a themed, synchronized fireworks display from the rooftops of ARIA Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, Treasure Island Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
The eight-minute performance designed and created by Phil Grucci featured a state-of-the-art program with red, white and blue specialty Grucci fireworks. More than 11,000 electrical circuits were programmed to launch with lightning speed and precision, delivering an intricate and powerful synchronized performance that painted the sky to reflect the patriotic theme.
The show was coordinated to an audio track that featured a mix of classic, rock and patriotic selections, as well as popular hit songs, including “We Back” by Jason Aldean; “Think (Freedom)” by Aretha Franklin; “R.O.C.K. in The USA” by John Mellencamp; “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd; “Waking Up In Vegas” by Katy Perry; and “Beautiful Now” by Zedd. The grand finale featured the classic “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa.
Local stations KOMP-FM 92.3 and KXPT-FM 97.1 broadcast the soundtrack live.
Other fireworks throughout the destination on Fourth of July weekend included Plaza Hotel & Casino, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino, M Resort Spa Casino and Lake Las Vegas.
Live entertainment over the weekend included performances from Dave Chappelle, Illenium, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus, Mystère and “O” by Cirque du Soleil and many others.
For more information on live events in Las Vegas, visit www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Vegas You capitalizes on the restless sentiment felt throughout the country and embodies the freedom of choice to live life to the fullest, by offering an escape into the adult freedom that only Las Vegas has to offer.
The Dance showcases Vegas as the backdrop where visitors are invited to revel in their freedom through a variety of fast-moving Vegas scenes. It also emphasizes that Las Vegas gives visitors experiences they can't find anywhere else and a place to become someone else, let go, and live in the moment.
“The new Vegas You campaign reminds travelers that Las Vegas is open, ready and excited to welcome them,” says Kate Wik, chief marketing officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “The Dance, the first ad from the new campaign, evokes the feeling of freedom that has become synonymous with the Vegas experience."
The Dance was shot at several locations across the destination including Circa Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to capture the uniqueness of Las Vegas that visitors have come to know and expect.
The ad will run nationally across a combination of network and cable channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, BET, ESPN, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV and NHL on NBC Sports and NBA on TNT. It will also run digitally as part of a streaming schedule with NBC and FOX as well as additional digital and social channels.
A second ad will be released in late May.
For more information about Las Vegas, visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
SERENE DAYCLUB-LIKE EXPERIENCES
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Pool District splashes into the season with three distinct areas for guests to revel in the sun.
Encore Beach Club Pool at Encore Las Vegas jumps into weekends with a more laidback vibe. The tiered, three pool venue has 26 cabanas along with plush daybeds allowing guests to enjoy the scene in total comfort. Eight bungalows each offer a private bathroom, infinity dipping pool, cooling system, and a view of the Strip from a private balcony.
With 14 cabanas and cushy daybeds, GO Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas offers a unique tropical oasis for anyone 21 and older with cascading waterfalls, lagoons, prime views of the High Roller Observation Wheel, drink specials and more. For those looking for a more serene poolside experience, check out the adjacent Beach Club Pool.
Influence, The POOL at The LINQ Hotel + Experience provides a cooling escape with spectacular views of the High Roller Observation Wheel and The LINQ Promenade for anyone 21 and older. An air conditioned escape from the sweltering desert heat, The REQ Room features five flat-screen televisions, a pool table, a shuffleboard table, a foosball table and Pop-A-Shot.
Daylight Beach at Mandalay Bay reopens for the 2021 pool season as a more tranquil version of the dayclub with bottle service and beach-worthy food and cocktails. Starting April 30, the pool opens for night-time swimming on Fridays and Saturdays with local DJs providing the ambiance.
WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool at MGM Grand and LIQUID Pool Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino jumps into summer weekends as adults-only extensions of the resort pools with cabana, bungalow, and daybed rentals, dipping pools, refreshing cocktails and delicious food offerings.
MORE FUN IN THE SUN
ARIA Resort & Casino’s poolscape provides one of the most spacious and tranquil destinations on The Strip. The three ellipse-shaped pools are perfect for relaxing with friends or people-watching with a drink from Pool Bar. The Sky Pool, exclusive to ARIA’s Sky Suites guests, offers elevated service and surprise indulgences every 90 minutes, including Mochi ice cream and tropical fruit skewers.
Lined with palm trees and filled with friendly poolside attendants, the Blu Pool at Bally’s Las Vegas is a vacationer’s dream. Bally’s guests can play a quick game of tennis or enjoy a day at the nearby spa before heading to the pool.
Bellagio Resort and Casino’s Mediterranean Pool with its five courtyard settings invites guests to cool off by the crystal blue water. An adults-only pool offers chaise lounge chairs and massage treatments.
Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace Las Vegas offers seven luxurious pools with something for everyone. Sunbathers can socialize at Neptune pool – the resort’s largest pool – with its energy, fun and excitement. Kick off your Vegas vacation or staycation at the 18 and older pool, Venus Pool + Lounge (opening late-March) and bask in the ultimate poolside retreat. The center Temple pool, Fortuna pool, family-friendly Jupiter pool, casual Apollo pool and invitation-only Bacchus pool will open based on demand.
The country’s largest pool destination for sports lovers – Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino – brings the party 365 days a year. Featuring six temperature-controlled pools, two swim-up bars and a 143 x 40 foot, 14-million-megapixel LED screen, the pool amphitheater plays the day’s hottest games and televised events. Guests can enjoy live music from DJs and other special guests in one of 30 cabanas, or a super cabana hosting up to 50.
Delano Beach Club offers a posh take on the Las Vegas pool scene – combining effortless luxury with whimsical elements and personalized services synonymous with the boutique hotel. Comfortable seating options include 16 cabanas and playful touches like a submerged, oversized chess board.
Relax at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas featuring the ultimate in luxury and pampering along with the Pool Bar and delicious poolside fare – including hourly complimentary passed frozen fruit and refreshing smoothies – perfect for those looking to escape the parties and unwind poolside.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas welcomes hotel guests to The Tank and The Hideout pool complex daily from 10 am – 6 pm. The complex features a 200,000-gallon shark tank aquarium, an enclosed three-story water slide and 17 private cabanas over three separate floors. The Hideout offers a secluded paradise for guests ages 21 and older. You can take a dip in a two-story infinity pool or relax beneath the covered lounging area.
Complete with personalized host service, The Pool at Harrah’s Las Vegas features cabanas, lounge chairs, daybeds and a wading pool with loungers situated right in the water for the ultimate cooling relaxation.
The 11-acre aquatic playground that is Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is the definition of beach fun where guests can ride tides in the wave pool, flow with the Lazy River, lounge in a lagoon and explore the endless possibilities in a tropical wonderland.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino’s legendary 6.5 acres of waterside fun features four swimming pools, three whirlpools, cascading waterfalls and a lazy river. Pool bars scattered throughout serve tropical cocktails and poolside fare.
The secluded, adults-only tropical ambiance of Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino opens for the season on weekends in mid-March, with its signature contemporary ambiance and ultra-VIP service. The resort’s tropical pool surrounded by waterfalls and lush foliage is open Friday through Sunday.
Reminiscent of a Parisian garden, Soleil Pool at Paris Las Vegas offers a two-acre utopia of secluded relaxation amidst the Las Vegas Strip. Nestled under the hotel’s Eiffel Tower replica, Soleil Pool features lush surroundings, lounge chairs and air conditioned cabanas for rent, as well as mobile orders for food from the poolside bistro Café du Parc.
The lush atmosphere surrounding Park MGM’s pool complex is reminiscent of a verdant European garden. Guests can unwind and indulge at cabanas and lounge areas as well as multiple poolside bars for signature cocktails and light bites.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s well-known rooftop pool, THE SCENE Pool Deck, boasts two separate pool decks, two pool bars and 31 cabanas and daybeds with poolside bottle service and mobile ordering from the pool café.
The Pool at the Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas is making waves. The 70,000-square-foot roof top pool deck gives sun worshipers plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. Experience a poolside food and cocktail menu, monthly cocktail features and pickleball courts for added fun in the sun.
Feel like you’re at Carnival in Brazil at VooDoo Beach at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The beach-inspired pool is a hot spot for tourists and locals alike, boasting four pool areas, three whirlpools, private cabanas, specialty cocktails and more. Guests can sip cooling cocktails made by flair bartenders from the Cruzan Island Bar and VooDoo Beach Bar while basking under the sun. Voo Pool, the nearby 21 and older secluded pool, offers private cabanas with bottle service.
SAHARA Las Vegas’ two rooftop pools are both relaxing environments that mix comfort, style and fun. Guests can recline in a chaise, relax in a daybed or for a more exclusive experience, reserve a private cabana. The Alexandria Pool offers panoramic views of the Las Vegas mountains and Downtown Las Vegas. The intimate open-air Retro poolside lounge is centrally located with a glamourous atmosphere.
Located on the 24th floor of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, WET24 provides guests panoramic views of Las Vegas and the iconic skyline. In addition to frozen cocktails, signature cocktails and wine and beer, WET24 will serve snacks, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
The tropical-themed TI Pool at Treasure Island is open for hotel guests. Featuring double chaise lounges and round ottomans, the pool also offers cabanas for half- and full-day rentals with seating for up to eight people. All cabanas include a flat screen TV, refrigerator, ceiling fans, deluxe lounge chairs and more.
The Tropicana Pool at Tropicana Las Vegas kicks off pool season with delectable summer bites to be enjoyed under the sun in the tropical setting surrounded by palm trees and flowing waterfalls.
The Venetian Las Vegas pool deck takes design cues from the Italian Riviera and includes four large pools, three of them infinity-style. A splash pad, upgraded pool chairs, in-pool loungers and daybeds in the center of the pools combine to create a contemporary, luxurious oasis. Enjoy a spacious retreat in one of the 10 premium poolside cabanas with over-the-top amenities, some of which feature private plunge pools.
For more information about Las Vegas’ pool scene or to plan your next trip, please visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Las Vegas is in great company this St. Patrick's Day as many landmarks and iconic sites around the world are going green in honor of St. Patrick. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Niagara Falls, the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye and the Sky Tower in Auckland are amongst the landmarks and iconic sites all going green. New landmarks for 2021 include the most northerly ‘greening’ ever – a postbox at the summit of Øretoppen Mountain in Norway, 350 kilometers above the Arctic Circle; Gwrych Castle in Wales; the largest fountain in the world, The Palm Fountain in Dubai; the tallest building in South America, the Torre Costanera in Chile; Bled Castle in Slovenia; Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in California; BC Place in Vancouver; the Sekenani Gate at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya; and Villa E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, which was designed and built by Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray.
Local landmarks going green for St. Patrick’s Day include the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, The Venetian and The Palazzo tower signs and the historic La Concha Visitors Center at The Neon Museum.
With several festivities throughout the destination, Irish eyes are always smiling in Vegas.
Don your green gear and grab your friends! AREA15 is getting in the spirit this St. Patrick’s Day by hosting Lepre-Con Crawl on Wednesday, March 17, where guests are invited to sip their way through the bars of AREA15. The 442s, an acoustic quintet, also will perform live inside The PORTAL.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino will host St. Patrick’s Day festivities throughout the property including “Live on the Brooklyn Bridge”, complete with beer gardens, live entertainment, pop-up bars, food and drink specials, a video booth, giveaways and more.
Of course, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t complete without the celebratory green beer, Guinness, cocktails made with Jameson Whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream and other assorted green-hued concoctions.
Corduroy in Downtown Las Vegas celebrates the return of Jame-O-Fest - the annual blowout that features Jameson shots, specialty drinks, pints o’ beer and signature pickle-backs with music provided by DJ McMurray aka Presto One.
At Gold Spike merrymakers are invited to partake in an afternoon filled with Irish-inspired drink specials and tunes by DJ TeenWolf.
Grab a Shamrock Sour from Sky Lounge on the way up to the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade. And after you disembark, ICEBAR and Off The Strip Bistro & Bar have themed refreshments only for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Mob Museum is featuring Irish-themed cocktails in its speakeasy, The Underground.
Go full bore with the insanely delicious Lucky Leprechaun Insane Milkshake at Sugar Factory at Fashion Show Las Vegas.
Treasure Island Las Vegas is serving the Irish Car Bomb that can be found at all casino bars, Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar and Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que.
At The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is offering two Crazy Shakes in honor of the holiday, and The Dorsey Cocktail Bar has two specialty cocktails – both featuring Jameson Caskmates Irish Whiskey.
Royal Britannia Gastropub, SushiSamba, BRERA Osteria, Smith & Wollensky and Trustworthy Brewing Co. inside the Grand Canal Shoppes have a litany of beverages to imbibe in while Irish for the day.
Get your fill of traditional St. Patrick’s Day cuisine such as corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and other festive culinary offerings at locations throughout the destination, including:
Learn more about the festivities in Las Vegas and plan an unforgettable trip at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Exciting Entertainment and Attractions
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world for a reason. Shows ranging from comedy to magic to adult revues continue to reopen, and new interactive attractions add to the entertainment landscape.
Delightful Culinary Experiences
Dining in Vegas is an event of its own. The last several months have seen the addition of new top-notch restaurants, trendy lounges and world-class chefs representing food from all over the globe, with more on the way.
New Resorts
Every aspect of Las Vegas goes above and beyond, and resorts are no exception. Each new resort will offer world-class amenities, culinary options, entertainment venues and cutting-edge technology.
Discover for yourself why Las Vegas is the only place to be at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
In true Vegas style, the celebration of the new year continued with music and the reveal of a massive LED lit 2021 sign with the message “What Happens in 2021, Happens in Vegas” erupting with confetti, streamers and fireworks blasting more than 200 feet in the air.
“Vegas is known as the ultimate New Year’s destination and we were thrilled to usher in 2021 with our friends from around the world,” said Steve Hill, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Although it was a virtual celebration, our desire to create a distinctive ‘Only Vegas’ moment, complete with fireworks and a resident DJ, conveys our enthusiasm for the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming visitors and encouraging them to create their own ‘Only Vegas’ moments in the new year.”
Living up to the theme of the new year Las Vegas enthusiasts can enter a “Kiss Off 2020 Sweepstakes” on www.VisitLasVegas.com for a chance to win one of four trips to the destination in 2021, as well as share what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Entries will be accepted through January 10, 2021.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
DJ Vice to Perform, Livestream Countdown and Imploding a 2020 Sign
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas will end 2020 with a bang via a livestream countdown to midnight with an Only Vegas virtual celebration and special live performance by longstanding Tao Group Vegas resident DJ, artist and producer, Vice.
DJ Vice will lead the virtual festivities and perform his genre-bending, innovative music as the clock counts down to midnight and into the early moments of 2021.
While the destination may not be holding the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular, the excitement the city is known for will still be epic.
The Kiss Off 2020 event is not open to the public, however guests from around the world can still celebrate their favorite destination virtually.
Fans of Las Vegas can also enter the "Kiss Off 2020 Sweepstakes" for a chance to win one of four trips to the destination in 2021, along with sharing what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Prize packages will include airfare, a 3-day/2-night stay, activities, as well as culinary experiences for the winners and their guest at participating properties and attractions, including ARIA Resort & Casino, Bellagio Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Dig This, Maverick Helicopters, The Mob Museum, Park MGM, Pink Jeep Tours, Sun Buggy Fun Rentals, Treasure Island, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Vegas Indoor Skydiving, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Wynn Las Vegas.
What: Las Vegas’ Kiss Off 2020 – Livestream New Year’s Eve Countdown and Celebration
Who: Longstanding Vegas Tao Group resident DJ, artist and producer, Vice
When: Thursday, Dec. 31, 11:30 p.m. PST
Where: Online at: VisitLasVegas.com, YouTube and Facebook
Contact:
Tracey Koblick
702-228-0222
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
The Strip
For fine dining with stellar views, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas offer more than just a meal. Sinatra offers one of the most secluded patios in Las Vegas along with some of Ole Blue Eyes’ favorite dishes including osso buco and spaghetti and clams. Request the romantic and private patio at Mizumi for an al fresco dining experience on a floating pagoda table, accessible by a private path through lush gardens. Order sushi and sashimi or dishes from the robatayaki bar or teppanyaki room while gazing at the 90-foot waterfall and the koi pond. Guests can enjoy dinner and entertainment in one location when they sit on the patio at SW Steakhouse or sister restaurant Lakeside and overlook the ethereal Lake of Dreams, which recently debuted 12 high-tech artistically diverse new acts. Request one of the cabanas on the lagoon at Costa Di Mare and savor seafood flown in daily from the coasts of Italy in the most romantic setting. Tableau serves seasonal, market-fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and brunch in a chic outdoor setting with calming pool views. Enjoy the freshest seasonal cuisine in an airy conservatory overlooking shimmering pools and manicured gardens at Jardin, where dishes range from health-conscious to indulgent with an emphasis on impeccably fresh produce.
MGM Resorts International has some of the most captivating outside seating spots on the Strip. Bellagio Hotel & Casino is home to three venues with unparalleled views of the Fountains of Bellagio: LAGO by Julian Serrano where guests can sit on the veranda and enjoy contemporary Italian delights; savor the market-driven menus featuring handmade pastas, wood-oven pizzas and fresh seafood at Spago by Wolfgang Puck and tuck into the best cuts of meat while watching the Fountain shows from the patio at Prime Steakhouse. For a laid-back lounge atmosphere, VICE VERSA at Vdara Hotel & Spa is just the place. Stylish yet comfortable, the outdoor space is well-suited for an intimate nosh of small bites and handcrafted cocktails. Head out to the patio at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for a view of Mandalay Beach and a menu including sangria and Mexican fare. The cushy patio seating at Tom’s Urban and Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino invites you to settle in for prime Strip views and ideal people watching with delicious cuisine and great beverages. Start your day (or afternoon) on the patio at Primrose at Park MGM for breakfast or brunch and all-you-can-drink sparkling rosé with a lovely garden view.
The Venetian Resort and The Palazzo Resort Las Vegas boast impressive restaurant collections with Instagram-worthy outdoor patios. Award-winning Chef Thomas Keller brings his modern French cuisine to Bouchon set in a sunlit bustling bistro with al fresco dining on the patio overlooking the lush Venezia Pool Garden. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is home to the over-the-top CrazyShake milkshakes, with a patio offering some of the best views on the Strip including the famous outdoor canal. The Italian restaurant and lounge, Lavo, is known for its ultra-chic atmosphere, savory one-pound meatball and indulgent Italian cuisine, all of which can be enjoyed from its expansive outdoor terrace overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. Outdoor dining is redefined at Spritz Restaurant & Bar overlooking The Venetian’s sparkling pool where guests can savor a breakfast burrito or truffle burger.
Located in the heart of The Strip, Fashion Show Las Vegas offers shoppers the opportunity to dine al fresco on The Plaza with exquisite views of the always-bustling Las Vegas Boulevard. Guests can choose from a variety of open-air options such as El Segundo Sol, RA Sushi and Davidoff Cigar Bar. From authentic Mexican dishes and bites to world-famous teppanyaki tables, guests can gather a small group of friends or family and treat themselves to a dining experience they’ll never forget.
Shop ‘til you drop then indulge in something delicious while taking in views of the Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. There’s an option for everyone from Mexican cuisine at Nacho Daddy and Cabo Wabo Cantina, to authentic Korean barbecue at Chosun Hwaro, and American comfort food at PBR Rock Bar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at The LINQ Promenade’s various fresh air eateries. The two-story Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar offers spacious patios with views of the High Roller and a menu of burritos, fajitas, tacos and more. Favorite Bistro boasts French cuisine with American flair at this elegant venue with appealing outdoor setting. Start the morning with Cotton Candy Pancakes on the patio at Maxie’s located at the base of the High Roller Observation Wheel. Off the Strip offers guests classic bistro and bar comfort food and genuine, personalized service on the patio. Flour & Barley – Brick Oven Pizza features a large outdoor space for guests to enjoy its creative pizzas, pastas and sandwiches. In-N-Out Burger’s scenic patio located near the fountain stage is ideal for enjoying fresh burgers, hand-cut fries and its signature shakes. The two-story Virgil’s Real BBQ boasts patios on both levels offering views of the High Roller and LINQ Promenade while savoring world-famous barbecue. Yard House – with its extensive menu of contemporary American cuisine – has a two-level patio and beer garden offering panoramic views of the promenade. In the heart of the esplanade, guests can enjoy ameriCAN’s open outdoor patio with all-American snack foods and drink menu featuring cocktails and nearly 70 canned beers.
Downtown Las Vegas
Triple George Grill at the Downtown Grand is known for satisfying all cravings with timeless classics, as its menu features steaks, seafood and pastas. To elevate the ambiance, patrons can sit on the patio in front of the restaurant and enjoy wild mushroom and truffle risotto, buttermilk fried chicken, porcini rib-eye steak and much more.
Carson Kitchen, located in the repurposed John E. Carson hotel, offers two outdoor dining options on the rooftop patio and the courtyard. Diners can enjoy shareable dishes such as its famous Bacon Jam served with toasted baguettes or the Secret Sunday Chicken sandwich with spicy pickle aioli. Menu items change based on season so there’s always something new to try.
Park on Fremont features a fun, picturesque patio in the back with fresh florals and greenery, as well as an upgraded sound system and DJ booth. More outdoor seating is located at its front patio with views of the neon downtown hustle. Make sure to get an order of the famous Garbage Fries and wash it down with a signature cocktail like the Pillow Talk.
Enjoy house-made pastas at Esther’s Kitchen by Chef James Trees, on its semi-enclosed patio in the restaurant’s rear or sip a glass of its carefully curated wine on the front sidewalk. The house-made sourdough bread with “the good butter” is a staple for this Italian hot spot.
Summerlin and Henderson
Station Casinos has some of the most attractive outdoor spots in Las Vegas. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa features a variety of al fresco dining options, ranging from casual settings like local favorites Yard House, Hearthstone and recently debuted Osteria Fiorella by celebrated chef Marc Vetri, to more upscale options such as Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill and T-Bones Chophouse. Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino offers fresh, Tuscan-inspired dishes in an outdoor setting as bright as the flavors it’s serving up. Whether its cozying up by an outdoor firepit, taking in the beautiful view of the Red Rock pool or sitting in an airy Italian garden, there’s something for everyone.
Tivoli Village has numerous outdoor dining options to enjoy for every meal. Breakfast and brunch are served at the Italian coffee shop Leoné Café on its expansive outdoor seating area. Grab a seat on Echo & Rig Butcher & Steakhouse’s outdoor patio overlooking Tivoli Village and enjoy one of their hand-cut steaks. Award-winning El Dorado Cantina provides guests with an outdoor seating area to enjoy a specialty margarita and table-side guacamole. PKWY Tavern’s patio gives guests prime seating perfect for happy hour drinks and appetizers.
Discover why Las Vegas is the premier place for outdoor dining at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
Booming Business Scene
Every aspect of Las Vegas goes above and beyond, and new resorts, stadiums, convention centers, and of course, new technology follows suit.
An Elevated Dining Experience
Dining in Vegas isn’t simply a meal, it’s an experience. The last several months have seen the addition of new top-notch restaurants, trendy lounges and world-class chefs representing food from all over the globe, with more on the way.
Attractive Entertainment
Discover for yourself why Las Vegas is the only place to be at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
Midweek travel deals are as follows (Restrictions may apply, including blackout dates and subject to availability):
For more information on midweek travel, please visit www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, as well as operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and approximately 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
ABOUT CENTERPLATE
Centerplate is a leader in live event hospitality, "Making It Better To Be There®" for more than 115 million guests each year at more than 200 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues—including Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Beach Convention Center. From hosting VIPs at the Super Bowl to super heroes at Comic Con, the company provides hospitality services to North America's premier events. A Sodexo company, Centerplate creates unique, locally-inspired menus, best-in-class guest service, and one-of-a-kind experiences backed by world-class design and insights teams. Visit the company online at Centerplate.com, connect via Twitter @centerplate, Instagram @Centerplate_ or Facebook.com/centerplate.
LAS VEGAS — Construction workers on behalf of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) commenced the extensive process of pouring 600,000 square feet of concrete flooring in the main exhibit hall in the new West Hall expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The process will take between four and five months to complete and is a major step forward in the expansion construction, which is now 77 percent complete.
The Las Vegas Convention Center’s $980 million West Hall expansion will add 1.4 million square feet of space to the existing 3.2 million square foot campus. In addition to the exhibit hall, the expansion will feature a striking outdoor plaza and a grand atrium. The expansion is slated for completion in December 2020. The new facility will feature state-of-the-art design and technology.
Concrete Pour & Expansion by the Numbers
• 75 million lbs. of concrete used to fill the exhibit hall floor. This will require approximately 1,800 trips by fully loaded concrete trucks.
• The exhibit hall floor is a 10-inch reinforced concrete slab, capable of supporting the LVCVA’s largest trade show exhibits.
• The concrete pour will take four to five months to complete
• The Exhibit floor includes plumbing, electrical, and data infrastructure so exhibitors can connect without the use of on ground wiring
• 2,173,337: Hours of work crews have logged since construction began in 2018
• 1.4 million: Square feet of space the LVCC expansion will add to the existing 3.2 million square feet of space at the LVCC
• 333: Number of volleyball courts the 600,000 square-foot expansion hall could accommodate
• 328,000: Square feet of space in the new exhibit hall that will be column-free, the largest column-free space in North America
ABOUT THE LVCVA The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
Guided by MSG SVP, Development & Construction Adam Vickers, and VP, Construction Nick Tomasino, media was taken on a walking tour to view the venue’s recent construction milestones, which includes reaching the spherical venue’s equator – the widest section of the concrete superstructure, as well as a first look at key interior locations, including the venue bowl and stage.
The MSG Sphere Las Vegas will be a sphere-shaped music and entertainment arena near the Las Vegas Strip. The 17,500-seat auditorium is scheduled to open in 2021.
]]>Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is expected to attract approximately 129,000 attendees with an estimated $208.9 million impact in Southern Nevada. Approximately 2,300 companies are anticipated to participate in this year's show.
When CONEXPO-CON/AGG last visited the destination in 2017, the show snagged the No. 1 spot on Trade Show News Network’s top trade show list, spanning more than 2.67 million net square feet.
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Charlie Cunningham, Senior Director of Sales, Vacuworx (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Chris Frost, Group Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Astec Industries (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
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In the Pennzoil 400, Joey Logano defended last year’s victory after a restart on Lap 266 of 267 and led runner-up Matt DiBenedetto to the finish to win for the second time at Las Vegas. for more information, log on to https://www.nascar.com
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LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) today announced that excavation is complete in the first of two vehicular tunnels that will comprise TBC - The Boring Company d/b/a Vegas Loop underground transportation system located beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center campus. After tunneling forty feet underground for nearly a mile over the past three months, the boring machine hours ago broke through the concrete wall located near the 1.4 million square foot West Hall convention center expansion, currently under construction, signaling the official completion of excavation for the first of two one-way tunnels.
The Convention Center Loop was designed to serve as an innovative, fun and quick transportation solution to move thousands of convention attendees throughout the more than 200-acre campus with the potential for expansion in the near future to ease congestion throughout the Las Vegas resort corridor.
Next, the machine will be disassembled, transported via trucks and lowered back into the launch pit near the Convention Center’s South Hall where it will begin boring a parallel path adjacent to the first tunnel. The first commercial endeavor for the new tunneling company is designed to transport up to 4,400 convention attendees per hour and is scheduled to debut to the public in January 2021.
“This marks an important milestone in the future of transportation,” said Steve Hill, LVCVA CEO and president. “Las Vegas is proud to lead the way as the first and only destination to offer an underground transportation solution for moving visitors throughout our convention center.”
The $52.5 million underground transportation system will include three passenger stations connecting the existing 3.2 million square-foot of convention space with the convention center’s new West Hall, part of a $1.52 billion expansion and renovation. The system will allow convention attendees to be whisked across the sprawling campus in just over one minute, free of charge, in all-electric Tesla vehicles.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, as well as operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and approximately 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. Download the virtual reality app, Vegas VR, to experience Las Vegas from your iPhone or Android by visiting http://www.vrtv.vegas/. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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The show has an estimated attendance of 60,000 with a total estimated economic impact of $97.1million.
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Décor
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens celebrates the Year of the Rat with a captivating Lunar New Year display open from Saturday, Jan. 11 through Saturday, March 7. Designed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the 20,000 visitors who visit daily, the gardens radiate hues of gold and red with picture-perfect botanical creations made from flowers, seeds, silks and plants. The result of collaborative efforts between designer Ed Libby, Bellagio’s horticulture team and Feng Shui Master George Yau, the intricate creation is layered with meaningful features honoring The Year of the Rat. The centerpiece of the Conservatory is a gilded gold rat that sits on gold ingot bowls – a symbol of wealth and prosperity – atop a golden staircase. Four golden rats are seen frolicking up the staircase bringing more ingot bowls. Two grand 20-foot gold coin trees stand tall on both sides of the garden symbolizing prosperity.
To commemorate the Year of the Rat, The Venetian and The Palazzo’s horticulture team consulted a feng shui master to transform the waterfall atrium with an installation of a colossal 2,000-pound golden rodent sculpture, on display beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15. The featured sculpture stands 18 feet tall and will be surrounded by green gardens brightly blooming with red and orange bromeliads, red calandiva, golden yellow chrysanthemums and red and yellow orchids, shipped from around the country, including citrus and lucky bamboo from Florida. Additionally, nine smaller versions of the rat will be placed throughout the waterfall atrium and the resorts’ lobbies.
Entertainment
The Venetian and The Palazzo will offer a variety of entertainment, events and special offers in honor of Lunar New Year, including a Chinese fan dance at noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes, followed by the annual eye-dotting ceremony and ceremonial lion dance at 3 p.m. in The Venetian porte cochère. Later that night, Grand Canal Shoppes will host the official Las Vegas opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting for the city’s ninth annual CNY in the Desert™ celebration. The event will be held on the second-level North Canal Turnaround at 6 p.m. followed by a traditional lion blessing and dance, cultural performances the Shirley Chen Dance Troupe, and a special appearance by the Shoppes’ Love Vespa couple Vespacho and Vespalina. From Thursday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 26, visitors can also enjoy four days of live entertainment including the all-new Wishing Tree installation located in the heart of the Shoppes in the Palazzo tower, where more than 200 red envelopes filled with special prizes, from gift cards to chocolate gold coins and more, will be given out at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily except Thursday and Friday, which will be at 5 p.m. Additional activities include a lion dance at The Sky Garden at 6 p.m. nightly; a Chinese drummer parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday featuring 10 live drummers, a spectacular lion dance performance, and a Chinese fan dance; and Joey Yung in concert at The Palazzo Ballroom, Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Grand Canal Shoppes will offer a special gift with purchase, Friday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests who spend $350 at stores and restaurants may receive a $50 dining gift card at select restaurants by visiting the pop-up Grand Canal Shoppes concierge location.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will host a dragon and lion dance, beginning at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance on the first floor of the Boulevard Tower Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
The IBS International Builders Show takes place January 21-23, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2020 Builders' Show brings together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space, showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services.
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About The STRAT: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, formerly the Stratosphere, Casino, Hotel & Tower, has introduced a full reinvention of the iconic property since Golden Entertainment, Inc. took ownership in late 2017. Located on the north Strip at the gateway to the Arts District at 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the hotel offers 2,427 guest rooms, including the newly remodeled “Elevate” series rooms and suites, and an 80,000-square-foot casino. The SkyPod, located at the top of the iconic tower at 1,149 feet high, is comprised of Top of the World, serving award-winning cuisine in a 360 degree rotating dining room.
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Meanwhile, at the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas, party goers were introduced to the new and improved Viva Vision on the overhead canopy. Updated to over 16-million pixels, the big screen is now seven-times brighter and featured a New Year's Eve video montage. Hosting the event was Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and her husband, former Las Vegas Mayor and current Chair of the Las Vegas Host Committee, Oscar B. Goodman.
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Say “I Do” in Spectacular Las Vegas Fashion
Clark County Commissioners declared February “Wedding Month” this year, as the County expects to issue its 5-millionth wedding license before March 1. Couples walking down the aisle can take advantage of several special offers throughout the inaugural monthlong celebration by signing up here.
Spa Specials to Rest, Relax and Re-engage the Senses
Delectable Dining to Elevate Your Valentine’s Day Date Night
With world-class restaurants, bars and lounges offering romantic atmospheres and beautiful décor, Las Vegas is the ideal location for a Valentine’s Day date night. Culinary destinations throughout Las Vegas will offer fabulous prix-fixe packages for two, lavish Valentine’s Day dishes and spectacular desserts for couples to enjoy together—not to mention fabulous cocktails and beverages, including that classic combination of strawberries and Champagne. Details about these romantic Valentine’s Day offerings can be confirmed with each venue.
Gifts to Shower Your Partner with Love and Adoration
Learn more about Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas and plan a romantic and memorable trip for two at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
LAS VEGAS – Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger will be celebrated in spectacular fashion this February in Las Vegas. Resorts throughout the destination commemorate the occasion with an array of festive décor, vibrant and authentic experiences, and decadent culinary offerings.
Lion Dances
Resorts throughout the destination will present vibrant lion dances, inviting visitors to be a part of the festive experience. The schedule is as follows:
Friday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at noon
Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Saturday, Feb. 5 at noon
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
Décor and Experiences
ARIA Resort & Casino celebrates the Lunar New Year with a main lobby that has been embellished with festive décor to honor the Year of the Tiger, including a hand-sculpted solid chocolate tiger and a 196-foot dragon that weaves its way around a money tree made of 88 golden coins symbolizing wealth and good fortune. ARIA also features spectacular floral arrangements throughout the resort, as well as celebratory décor at Din Tai Fung and a special Buddha Garden at its North Valet.
Bellagio Resort & Casino presents a festive Lunar New Year display at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. On display through Saturday, March 5, the “Eye of the Tiger” installation was designed to bring prosperity and luck to all who visit, using the ancient practice of Feng Shui to create a serene environment. Made of more than 5,700 plants, the display is complete with lotus flowers, gold coins, silk-lantern chandeliers, and an 8,000-pound golden representation of the Tiger.
Caesars Palace celebrates the Year of the Tiger with elaborate decorations in its lobby and common areas, including hanging lanterns, banners, firecrackers, and floral arrangements.
Chinese New Year in the Desert™ returns to Las Vegas for its 11th consecutive year Thursday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 6, celebrating the Year of the Tiger with several festivities. Its Spring Festival Parade will bring gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes and more to Fourth Street between Gass and Ogden avenues on Saturday, Feb. 5. Other events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, gala dinners, and a kickoff feast with traditional dance performances.
Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has several festivities planned to celebrate Lunar New Year. Traditional fan dancers will perform daily from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 6, delighting shoppers at St. Mark’s Square at 3 p.m. and the Sky Garden at 3:30 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy photo opportunities throughout, including a dazzling 34-foot-long golden dragon art installation located next to Louis Vuitton in the luxury wing and a lantern display near Smith & Wollensky. Visitors can also observe a special lion blessing on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m., as new retailers in the shops receive a cultural blessing for good fortune for the year.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino celebrates Lunar New Year from Friday, Jan. 28 to Tuesday, Feb. 15 with vibrant displays including floral décor, playful panda bears surrounding its front desk, and its iconic lion encircled by bright florals, live plants, trees, and red lanterns. The hotel and casino will also be adorned with yellow and red flowers, money trees, and banners offering blessings of wealth and good fortune.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with festive décor throughout the expansive resort. The eye-catching decorations include special Lunar New Year-themed animations of larger-than-life blossoming money trees, all projected on its 50-foot LED Globe inside The District dining and shopping area.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has transformed its waterfall atrium and gardens for Lunar New Year. A partnership between the resort’s floral and horticulture team, artisans and a feng shui master, the Year of the Tiger installation features a grand tiger, weighing 1,500 pounds and standing 10 feet tall and 13 feet long.
Wynn Las Vegas commemorates the Year of the Tiger with festive décor throughout the resort, including gold-leafed tiger sculptures and hanging grand silk dragons in the Wynn Atrium.
Cuisine
Beijing Noodle No. 9 at Caesars Palace, offering Northern Chinese in an elegant atmosphere, will offer Lunar New Year specials in addition to its extensive and authentic menu of noodles, soups, and handmade dumplings.
China Poblano inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas celebrates Chinese New Year with a special menu, available Tuesday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 11. Items include the Lucky Vegetable, with wok-roasted beans tossed with scallions, chile de arbol, wine, and daikon finished with house made XO sauce; Scallop and Pork Siu Mai, with bay scallop, pork, bamboo, and shiitake; and Salt-Cured Duck Bao, a steamed bao with salt-cured duck breast, pickled vegetable, and house-made hoisin sauce. Dishes can be complemented with the Tiger King, an exclusive cocktail made with Dewar’s White Label scotch, Dolin dry vermouth, Ganbei Baijiu, lemon, and Chinese 5-spice. Each dish is meant to bring wealth and prosperity into and throughout the entire year.
Gold Coast Hotel & Casino celebrates Chinese New Year with special menu items at Ping Pang Pong, which offers a dim sum experience and a variety of authentic Chinese dishes. Celebratory items include a Golden Fortune New Year Sweet Rice Cake, symbolizing ascending prosperity, health, and peace for the new year; as well as Good Luck Cookies and a Koi Fish-Shaped Coconut Pudding dish to bring diners good fortune. Visitors can also ring in Lunar New Year with festive Chinese cuisine at the hotel’s Noodle Exchange noodle bar. All Chinese New Year offerings are available from Friday, Jan. 21 to Friday, Feb. 4.
Harrah’s Las Vegas will offer Lunar New Year culinary specials at its Fulton Street Hall Noodle Bar.
Several MGM Resorts International restaurants are celebrating the Year of the Tiger with festive menus and specials, including a prix-fixe menu at Hakkasan Restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino featuring Wok-Fry Wild Seabass, a Xingfu Dim Sum Trio and Salt-Crusted Fortune Baked Chicken. Other dining highlights include a traditional Dim Sum brunch at Jasmine inside Bellagio Resort & Casino, Hainanese Style Half Chicken at Lemongrass inside ARIA Resort & Casino, Fresh Abalone with Sea Cucumber at Blossom inside ARIA Resort & Casino, and Japanese Uni Sashimi at Morimoto inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
Chef Kris Yenbamroomg’s Night + Market at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will offer specialty, a la carte Chinese New Year-inspired dishes on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5. Bringing guaranteed prosperity into the new year will be the Good Luck Tiger Noodles, sauteed egg noodles with black tiger shrimp, chili, onions, peppers and peanuts. Additional menu items include orange chicken, vegetable eggrolls and tofu wontons.
The Orleans Hotel & Casino commemorates Lunar New Year with a variety of delectable specials at Ondori Asian Kitchen. Menu items include the Lobster E-Mein special; the Prosperity in the New Year dish, featuring a fresh, steamed whole seabass; the Jīn Huá Yù Shù Jī special, featuring ham, black mushrooms, and half-boneless steamed chicken; the Fat Choy Pork Feet; and Fat Choy with Dry Oyster Soup.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates Lunar New Year with specialty menus and cocktails at several of its culinary offerings. Authentic fine-dining Chinese restaurant Genting Palace will prepare both a five-course prix fixe menu and an a la carte Dim Sum Brunch menu for the occasion. Kusa Nori will feature Lunar New Year-inspired specials from Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 6, including a Misoyaki Mugifuji Pork Tomahawk served with cauliflower puree, shiso kaki compote and glaze; and Tokai Suzuki, made with steamed whole sea bass, shitake mushroom, lotus root and scotched sesame ponzu sauce. Famous Foods Street Eats will present “eight lucky street eats” from Sunday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 6, with each dish symbolizing good fortune for the new year—items can be found at Nori Bar, Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling, Boon Tong Kee, FUHU Shack, Ten Suns Braised Beef, and Sweet Eats. Other resort culinary highlights can be found at Fuhu, RedTail, Crystal Bar and Allē Lounge on 66, which will also feature festive Lunar New Year décor.
SAHARA Las Vegas presents a special Chinese New Year menu at The Noodle Den, where Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin serves traditional Northern Chinese cuisine including his renowned hand-pulled noodles. The menu, available Tuesday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 13, includes Peking Duck, Braised Pork Trotters, Shanghai Soy Sauce Prawns, U10 Scallops with XO Sauce, Abalone and Shiitake Mushroom on Baby Bok Choy, Pan Fried Seabass, Black Pepper Wagyu with Asparagus, and Braised Dongpo Pork Belly.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will present an array of Chinese New Year offerings at several restaurants and bars in its culinary collection. Embracing flavors from all over China, Mott 32 offers a special four-course menu with Abalone Fish Maw Soup, Steamed European Seabass, Wagyu Beef and more, available Friday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 5. Chef David Chang’s Majordomo Meat & Fish will serve Longevity Lo Mein, which is said to encourage fortune and longevity in your life. Made with lobster and bok choy, the dish is tossed in chili oil and fresh ginger and served with crispy garlic sprinkled on top. In addition, the resort’s Cocktail Collective bars each have a specialty cocktail for the celebration. The Dorsey Cocktail Bar’s Lunar Lantern features Remy Martin VSOP, Benedictine, angostura, and lemon; Electra Cocktail Club is serving the Tiger Blossom, made with Remy Martin VSOP, lemon, simple syrup, and strawberries; and Rosina Cocktail Lounge’s Spicy Longevity features Remy Martin VSOP, allspice, lime, and ginger. Toast to the tiger, with specialty cocktails available from Sunday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 12.
Wing Lei at Wynn Las Vegas, the only Chinese restaurant in North America to hold a Forbes Five-Star rating, brings back its Chinese New Year Brunch from Friday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 11 to Saturday, Feb. 12. The tableside dim sum experience, complete with gold-tipped chopsticks, features fried or steamed dumplings, shrimp balls, BBQ pork buns, pot stickers and many other favorites. In addition, diners can also enjoy a lavish sushi station, prime rib carving board, noodle soup station, Peking duck presentation and an array of desserts. Wynn Las Vegas mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini will also debut new cocktails to pair with the offerings at Wing Lei.
Additional authentic Chinese and Chinese-inspired restaurants in Las Vegas include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
If you’re just as obsessed with Christmas as Jack Skellington, you must visit AREA15 this holiday season for an immersive viewing experience of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Through Dec. 25, guests can experience a 3D projection-mapped screening of the cult holiday classic surrounded by Halloween Town. Each adult ticket includes a specialty cocktail inspired by a memorable scene from the movie. In addition to this unique experience, guests can also take snapshots by AREA15’s majestic, 30-foot-tall Christmas tree.
ARIA Resort & Casino is sweetening up the holiday season with its festive lobby display, handcrafted by a team of ARIA pastry chefs and made of chocolate, sugar and fondant pastry art creations. The delightful and delicious display, taking 200 working hours to complete, features an exquisite snow globe, trees made of French macarons, and a 6-foot-tall gingerbread man made with 100 pounds of dark chocolate. With sugar-filled candy canes, snowflakes and an overflowing cup of cocoa, the entire installment required over 150 pounds of fondant, 600 pounds of sugar and 550 pounds of chocolate.
The Conservatory & Botanical Garden at Bellagio Resort & Casino celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with its annual holiday installation, which features no less than 13,250 white carnations and 7,500 poinsettias. Titled “Holiday Time,” the display is complete with a 42-foot fir from Mt. Shasta, illuminated by 7,000 LED lights and 8,700 glistening ornaments. Visitors can take in picturesque displays, including a cozy Swiss ski chalet and Santa’s sleigh filled with gifts, before strolling over to watch the Fountains of Bellagio dance to holiday classics like “Santa Baby” and “O Holy Night.”
For the tenth holiday season, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomed the return of The Ice Rink as Boulevard Pool transforms into a holiday spectacle high above the Las Vegas Strip. Visitors can enjoy roof-top ice skating on more than 4,200 square feet of real ice, roasting s’mores at fire pits, seasonal cocktails, classic holiday films and breathtaking views surrounded by vibrant city lights.
The Festival of Lanterns at Cowabunga Bay gets festive for the month of December, transforming the Henderson waterpark into a Candyland spectacular complete with photos with Santa, a menu of holiday bites and beverages, live entertainment from merry carolers and a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree perfect for that holiday photo op.
Guests will be immersed in the magic of the holiday season at Enchant, a whimsical Christmas Light Maze and Village at Las Vegas Ballpark. Be dazzled by the spectacle of lights while sampling holiday treats and exploring the artisan Christmas market. Running through Jan. 2, Enchant also features an Ice Skating Trail and pictures with Santa.
The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is known for its delicious delectables as much as its fabulous Holiday Cactus Garden, illuminating a desert landscape in millions of lights to spread some signature Las Vegas holiday cheer. Enjoy the display while sipping a most delicious hot chocolate and indulging during the holiday chocolate tasting experience. Don’t forget a photo with Santa.
The Tournament of Kings Arena at Excalibur Hotel & Casino transforms into a magical and medieval winter wonderland, as “Tournament of Kings: ‘Twas the Knight” returns for the holiday season. Audiences will witness Merlin summon snowfall while listening to holiday-inspired music and poems performed by the cast and taking in the magnificent costumes illuminating the festive season. The popular tradition at The Strip’s longest-running dinner show runs through Dec. 27.
Fashion gets festive with the Holiday Glow show, a runway spectacle with acrobatics and ballet dancers, in the Great Hall at the Fashion Show Mall. Shoppers can also get into the holiday spirit with the mall’s walkthrough Winter Wonderland experience—and photo ops with Santa, of course.
Tis the season to be jolly at Flamingo Las Vegas, where twinkling lights and whimsical ornamentation have covered the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. In addition to the spectacular seasonal décor, the Flamingo Holiday Festival transports guests to a winter wonderland with a menu of holiday libations and sweet treats. Don’t forget to snap a pic with the life-size snow globe.
Winter at the Terrace at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa promises seasonal fun and festivities through February 2022. Guests can indulge in themed cocktails and seasonal bites while taking in the picturesque décor under the twinkling lights. The outdoor lounge also features fire pits perfect for getting cozy and igloos that offer additional seating (and that perfect Tik-Tok background). In addition to Winter at the Terrace, the resort will also offer “hot cocoa bombs” at its Bake Shop and breakable chocolate ornaments at The Lucky Penny.
The 17th-annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run, benefitting Opportunity Village, returns to Downtown Las Vegas on Dec. 4. Joining the thousands of red-suited runners are The Chippendales of The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, serving as the beloved event’s grand marshals this year.
People will be rocking around the 30-foot-tall Christmas tree at The LINQ Promenade, which transformed into an enchanting holiday destination complete with a sparkling holiday light show on the High Roller, one of the tallest observation wheels in the world. Guests can enjoy a variety of festive food and drink options as well as special seasonal offers throughout the bustling shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
FANTASY, the award-winning female topless revue at Luxor Hotel and Casino, will play an additional two shows for holiday audiences on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Looking for a special, only-in-Vegas holiday gift? The Mob Museum will offer several Mob-themed items perfect for the holiday season, including a 3-pack of the museum’s house-distilled moonshine, rocks glass, pocket watch, and pocket flask. Other gift options include artisan chocolates, ornaments, a pocket flask, a picture book and a museum membership.
Guests on Nevada Southern Railway’s Santa Express not only experience the magic of riding a train under the stars, but also a photo opportunity with Santa, storytelling and hot chocolate with cookies from Chilly Jilly’z of Boulder City.
Have a hearty holiday laugh at Terry Fator’s A Very Terry Christmas at the Liberty Loft inside New York-New York Resort & Casino, as the America’s Got Talent champion ventriloquist performs a special show featuring Christmas classics with his funny friends through Jan. 1.
Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas-themed show to Orleans Arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Dec. 26. Famed for its modern renditions of holiday classics, the group will play hits from its first holiday album, Christmas, accompanied by dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.
Rail Explorers, the outdoor-adventure attraction featuring pedal-powered rail bikes in Boulder City, celebrates the season with festive, holiday-themed tours. Guests booking evening tours through Friday, Dec. 31 will be greeted by the Rail Explorer® Elves and receive cookies and hot chocolate. Rail Explorers will also host Ugly Sweater Contests Dec. 17-26, with chances for guests to win prizes including a custom t-shirt or hat and a gift card for a tandem rail bike tour.
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa decks the halls with Merry Crimson, draping its indoor/outdoor poolside lounge in glamorous holiday décor and thousands of lights to transform the space into Tinsel Town. In addition to countless photo ops, the luxurious experience features festive cocktails sure to make spirits bright and fire pits perfect for enjoying some freshly made s’mores. The annual event also features cozy igloos dotting the pool deck, offering ample seating for those looking to jingle and mingle.
Resorts World Las Vegas celebrates its inaugural holiday season with a Holiday Escape at the District, which features picturesque installations throughout the 70,000-square-foot retail space—including a 50-foot LED globe depicting holiday animations throughout the day. The Strip’s newest resort offers even more holiday cheer at Here Christmas Kitty, as the tucked-away speakeasy, Here Kitty Kitty, has been transformed with holiday lights into an elegant and Instagrammable party spot with handcrafted seasonal cocktails.
Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall makes the season merry and bright with its winter wonderland display, featuring festive décor and a holiday laser-light show set to classics like “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Guests can also drop off their letters for Santa in Santa’s Mailbox, located at the gazebo inside Mystic Falls Park.
The Sand Dollar Lounge brings back its Miracle on Spring Mountain winter wonderland pop-up, covering the legendary off-Strip bar and live music venue with ornaments, candy canes, thousands of holiday lights and more. The monthlong celebration also features a holiday cocktail menu, themed events and nightly entertainment.
With holiday lights, oversized ornaments and an Airstream decked out in festive red and green garland, Silverton Casino Hotel transforms its Shady Grove Lounge into Bad Elf for the holiday season. Inspired by Elf on a Shelf, the pop-up bar experience features a holiday cocktail menu and fabulous photo backdrops with its decorated Christmas tree and cozy fireplace.
Visitors can walk through a winter wonderland at Tivoli Village Las Vegas, as Santa’s Experience offers a fun and festive adventure filled with photo ops—including one with Jolly Old St. Nick himself.
Topgolf Las Vegas transforms its Birdie Bar into Tinsel Town through Dec. 27. The pop-up features festive décor ideally suited for holiday photo ops, as well as festive drinks and desserts that’ll make you merry and bright.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas celebrates the “Season of Sparkle” with a festive lineup of holiday happenings. Visitors can get into the holiday spirit with the Streetmosphere Holiday Spectacular at Grand Canal Shoppes, where Streetmoshpere performers will sing traditional carols (in Italian, of course) and the Clock Tower in St. Mark’s Square will be illuminated with a holiday-themed digital show. This is Christmas, a holiday spectacular at Palazzo Theatre, features Broadway and American Idol stars singing everyone’s favorite yuletide tunes backed by a live band. Other holiday offers include winter-inspired treatments at Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness and festive libations at The Cocktail Collective (The Dorsey Cocktail Bar, Rosina Cocktail Lounge, Electra Cocktail Club). The resort also has gifts for purchase, including a holiday gift box from estiatorio Milos and an e-cookbook featuring recipes from the Grand Canal Shoppes restaurants, and offers Holiday Suite Experiences for resort guests to upgrade their stays with festive décor—including a 7-foot-tall designer Christmas tree.
Wynn Las Vegas decks the halls with dozens of Christmas trees and festive wreaths, while offering delightful holiday-inspired cocktails and tea/coffee beverages at venues throughout the resort.
For more information on Las Vegas’ holiday magic, visit www.visitlasvegas.com
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
“I am thrilled to welcome international visitors back to our great state and to fabulous Las Vegas. We know you’ve missed traveling just as much as we’ve missed welcoming you—and I’m thrilled that Las Vegas was at the top of your list,” said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. “Las Vegas is constantly evolving. Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, you’ll always find something new and something exciting to experience. Welcome to Las Vegas and enjoy your visit.”
Las Vegas welcomed 5.7 million international visitors in 2019, resulting in $4.8 billion in direct economic impact. Prior to the pandemic, Las Vegas welcomed nonstop flights from 31 cities in 12 countries.
"It's a watershed moment for Las Vegas as international borders open and we welcome overseas visitors back to the destination," said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "In addition to being a world-class leisure destination, our major tradeshows and conventions draw large international delegations, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead."
Domestic and international travelers alike have a lot to look forward to in Las Vegas in the coming months across conventions, entertainment, sports, and holidays:
Four carriers will resume overseas service to Las Vegas in 2021:
Regular nonstop service from Mexico resumed in July 2020. Current routes include:
Regular nonstop service from Canada resumed earlier this year. Current routes include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or vegasmeansbusiness.com.
“Today is a watershed moment for Las Vegas as international borders open and we welcome overseas visitors back to the destination,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “In addition to being a world-class leisure destination, our major tradeshows and conventions draw large international delegations, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Las Vegas welcomed 5.7 million international visitors in 2019, and the change to U.S. policies related to international air travel is key to destination recovery efforts. Prior to the pandemic, Las Vegas welcomed nonstop flights from 31 cities in 12 countries.
“The return of intercontinental air travel is the next critical step forward in our industry’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19,” said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation. “In the years leading up to 2020, LAS experienced unprecedented international growth in terms of travelers as well as unique routes. We look forward to once again making it easier than ever to welcome the world to our iconic city.”
Four carriers will resume overseas service to Las Vegas in 2021:
Regular nonstop service from Mexico resumed in July 2020. Current routes include:
Regular nonstop service from Canada resumed earlier this year. Current routes include:
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com,www.visitlasvegas.com or vegasmeansbusiness.com.
ABOUT CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Clark County Department of Aviation operates a system of five airports: McCarran International Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center and Overton-Perkins Field. The system generates nearly $35 billion in economic output and supports approximately 250,000 jobs. Users of the department’s facilities provide all of the revenues to operate, maintain and acquire necessary services and facilities. The department does not rely on any local tax revenue.
]]>At 11 p.m. the skies lit up with a themed, synchronized fireworks display from the rooftops of ARIA Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, Treasure Island Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
The eight-minute performance designed and created by Phil Grucci featured a state-of-the-art program with red, white and blue specialty Grucci fireworks. More than 11,000 electrical circuits were programmed to launch with lightning speed and precision, delivering an intricate and powerful synchronized performance that painted the sky to reflect the patriotic theme.
The show was coordinated to an audio track that featured a mix of classic, rock and patriotic selections, as well as popular hit songs, including “We Back” by Jason Aldean; “Think (Freedom)” by Aretha Franklin; “R.O.C.K. in The USA” by John Mellencamp; “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd; “Waking Up In Vegas” by Katy Perry; and “Beautiful Now” by Zedd. The grand finale featured the classic “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa.
Local stations KOMP-FM 92.3 and KXPT-FM 97.1 broadcast the soundtrack live.
Other fireworks throughout the destination on Fourth of July weekend included Plaza Hotel & Casino, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino, M Resort Spa Casino and Lake Las Vegas.
Live entertainment over the weekend included performances from Dave Chappelle, Illenium, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus, Mystère and “O” by Cirque du Soleil and many others.
For more information on live events in Las Vegas, visit www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Vegas You capitalizes on the restless sentiment felt throughout the country and embodies the freedom of choice to live life to the fullest, by offering an escape into the adult freedom that only Las Vegas has to offer.
The Dance showcases Vegas as the backdrop where visitors are invited to revel in their freedom through a variety of fast-moving Vegas scenes. It also emphasizes that Las Vegas gives visitors experiences they can't find anywhere else and a place to become someone else, let go, and live in the moment.
“The new Vegas You campaign reminds travelers that Las Vegas is open, ready and excited to welcome them,” says Kate Wik, chief marketing officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “The Dance, the first ad from the new campaign, evokes the feeling of freedom that has become synonymous with the Vegas experience."
The Dance was shot at several locations across the destination including Circa Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to capture the uniqueness of Las Vegas that visitors have come to know and expect.
The ad will run nationally across a combination of network and cable channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, BET, ESPN, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV and NHL on NBC Sports and NBA on TNT. It will also run digitally as part of a streaming schedule with NBC and FOX as well as additional digital and social channels.
A second ad will be released in late May.
For more information about Las Vegas, visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
SERENE DAYCLUB-LIKE EXPERIENCES
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Pool District splashes into the season with three distinct areas for guests to revel in the sun.
Encore Beach Club Pool at Encore Las Vegas jumps into weekends with a more laidback vibe. The tiered, three pool venue has 26 cabanas along with plush daybeds allowing guests to enjoy the scene in total comfort. Eight bungalows each offer a private bathroom, infinity dipping pool, cooling system, and a view of the Strip from a private balcony.
With 14 cabanas and cushy daybeds, GO Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas offers a unique tropical oasis for anyone 21 and older with cascading waterfalls, lagoons, prime views of the High Roller Observation Wheel, drink specials and more. For those looking for a more serene poolside experience, check out the adjacent Beach Club Pool.
Influence, The POOL at The LINQ Hotel + Experience provides a cooling escape with spectacular views of the High Roller Observation Wheel and The LINQ Promenade for anyone 21 and older. An air conditioned escape from the sweltering desert heat, The REQ Room features five flat-screen televisions, a pool table, a shuffleboard table, a foosball table and Pop-A-Shot.
Daylight Beach at Mandalay Bay reopens for the 2021 pool season as a more tranquil version of the dayclub with bottle service and beach-worthy food and cocktails. Starting April 30, the pool opens for night-time swimming on Fridays and Saturdays with local DJs providing the ambiance.
WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool at MGM Grand and LIQUID Pool Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino jumps into summer weekends as adults-only extensions of the resort pools with cabana, bungalow, and daybed rentals, dipping pools, refreshing cocktails and delicious food offerings.
MORE FUN IN THE SUN
ARIA Resort & Casino’s poolscape provides one of the most spacious and tranquil destinations on The Strip. The three ellipse-shaped pools are perfect for relaxing with friends or people-watching with a drink from Pool Bar. The Sky Pool, exclusive to ARIA’s Sky Suites guests, offers elevated service and surprise indulgences every 90 minutes, including Mochi ice cream and tropical fruit skewers.
Lined with palm trees and filled with friendly poolside attendants, the Blu Pool at Bally’s Las Vegas is a vacationer’s dream. Bally’s guests can play a quick game of tennis or enjoy a day at the nearby spa before heading to the pool.
Bellagio Resort and Casino’s Mediterranean Pool with its five courtyard settings invites guests to cool off by the crystal blue water. An adults-only pool offers chaise lounge chairs and massage treatments.
Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace Las Vegas offers seven luxurious pools with something for everyone. Sunbathers can socialize at Neptune pool – the resort’s largest pool – with its energy, fun and excitement. Kick off your Vegas vacation or staycation at the 18 and older pool, Venus Pool + Lounge (opening late-March) and bask in the ultimate poolside retreat. The center Temple pool, Fortuna pool, family-friendly Jupiter pool, casual Apollo pool and invitation-only Bacchus pool will open based on demand.
The country’s largest pool destination for sports lovers – Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino – brings the party 365 days a year. Featuring six temperature-controlled pools, two swim-up bars and a 143 x 40 foot, 14-million-megapixel LED screen, the pool amphitheater plays the day’s hottest games and televised events. Guests can enjoy live music from DJs and other special guests in one of 30 cabanas, or a super cabana hosting up to 50.
Delano Beach Club offers a posh take on the Las Vegas pool scene – combining effortless luxury with whimsical elements and personalized services synonymous with the boutique hotel. Comfortable seating options include 16 cabanas and playful touches like a submerged, oversized chess board.
Relax at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas featuring the ultimate in luxury and pampering along with the Pool Bar and delicious poolside fare – including hourly complimentary passed frozen fruit and refreshing smoothies – perfect for those looking to escape the parties and unwind poolside.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas welcomes hotel guests to The Tank and The Hideout pool complex daily from 10 am – 6 pm. The complex features a 200,000-gallon shark tank aquarium, an enclosed three-story water slide and 17 private cabanas over three separate floors. The Hideout offers a secluded paradise for guests ages 21 and older. You can take a dip in a two-story infinity pool or relax beneath the covered lounging area.
Complete with personalized host service, The Pool at Harrah’s Las Vegas features cabanas, lounge chairs, daybeds and a wading pool with loungers situated right in the water for the ultimate cooling relaxation.
The 11-acre aquatic playground that is Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is the definition of beach fun where guests can ride tides in the wave pool, flow with the Lazy River, lounge in a lagoon and explore the endless possibilities in a tropical wonderland.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino’s legendary 6.5 acres of waterside fun features four swimming pools, three whirlpools, cascading waterfalls and a lazy river. Pool bars scattered throughout serve tropical cocktails and poolside fare.
The secluded, adults-only tropical ambiance of Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino opens for the season on weekends in mid-March, with its signature contemporary ambiance and ultra-VIP service. The resort’s tropical pool surrounded by waterfalls and lush foliage is open Friday through Sunday.
Reminiscent of a Parisian garden, Soleil Pool at Paris Las Vegas offers a two-acre utopia of secluded relaxation amidst the Las Vegas Strip. Nestled under the hotel’s Eiffel Tower replica, Soleil Pool features lush surroundings, lounge chairs and air conditioned cabanas for rent, as well as mobile orders for food from the poolside bistro Café du Parc.
The lush atmosphere surrounding Park MGM’s pool complex is reminiscent of a verdant European garden. Guests can unwind and indulge at cabanas and lounge areas as well as multiple poolside bars for signature cocktails and light bites.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s well-known rooftop pool, THE SCENE Pool Deck, boasts two separate pool decks, two pool bars and 31 cabanas and daybeds with poolside bottle service and mobile ordering from the pool café.
The Pool at the Plaza in Downtown Las Vegas is making waves. The 70,000-square-foot roof top pool deck gives sun worshipers plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. Experience a poolside food and cocktail menu, monthly cocktail features and pickleball courts for added fun in the sun.
Feel like you’re at Carnival in Brazil at VooDoo Beach at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The beach-inspired pool is a hot spot for tourists and locals alike, boasting four pool areas, three whirlpools, private cabanas, specialty cocktails and more. Guests can sip cooling cocktails made by flair bartenders from the Cruzan Island Bar and VooDoo Beach Bar while basking under the sun. Voo Pool, the nearby 21 and older secluded pool, offers private cabanas with bottle service.
SAHARA Las Vegas’ two rooftop pools are both relaxing environments that mix comfort, style and fun. Guests can recline in a chaise, relax in a daybed or for a more exclusive experience, reserve a private cabana. The Alexandria Pool offers panoramic views of the Las Vegas mountains and Downtown Las Vegas. The intimate open-air Retro poolside lounge is centrally located with a glamourous atmosphere.
Located on the 24th floor of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, WET24 provides guests panoramic views of Las Vegas and the iconic skyline. In addition to frozen cocktails, signature cocktails and wine and beer, WET24 will serve snacks, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
The tropical-themed TI Pool at Treasure Island is open for hotel guests. Featuring double chaise lounges and round ottomans, the pool also offers cabanas for half- and full-day rentals with seating for up to eight people. All cabanas include a flat screen TV, refrigerator, ceiling fans, deluxe lounge chairs and more.
The Tropicana Pool at Tropicana Las Vegas kicks off pool season with delectable summer bites to be enjoyed under the sun in the tropical setting surrounded by palm trees and flowing waterfalls.
The Venetian Las Vegas pool deck takes design cues from the Italian Riviera and includes four large pools, three of them infinity-style. A splash pad, upgraded pool chairs, in-pool loungers and daybeds in the center of the pools combine to create a contemporary, luxurious oasis. Enjoy a spacious retreat in one of the 10 premium poolside cabanas with over-the-top amenities, some of which feature private plunge pools.
For more information about Las Vegas’ pool scene or to plan your next trip, please visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Las Vegas is in great company this St. Patrick's Day as many landmarks and iconic sites around the world are going green in honor of St. Patrick. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Niagara Falls, the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye and the Sky Tower in Auckland are amongst the landmarks and iconic sites all going green. New landmarks for 2021 include the most northerly ‘greening’ ever – a postbox at the summit of Øretoppen Mountain in Norway, 350 kilometers above the Arctic Circle; Gwrych Castle in Wales; the largest fountain in the world, The Palm Fountain in Dubai; the tallest building in South America, the Torre Costanera in Chile; Bled Castle in Slovenia; Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in California; BC Place in Vancouver; the Sekenani Gate at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya; and Villa E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, which was designed and built by Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray.
Local landmarks going green for St. Patrick’s Day include the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, The Venetian and The Palazzo tower signs and the historic La Concha Visitors Center at The Neon Museum.
With several festivities throughout the destination, Irish eyes are always smiling in Vegas.
Don your green gear and grab your friends! AREA15 is getting in the spirit this St. Patrick’s Day by hosting Lepre-Con Crawl on Wednesday, March 17, where guests are invited to sip their way through the bars of AREA15. The 442s, an acoustic quintet, also will perform live inside The PORTAL.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino will host St. Patrick’s Day festivities throughout the property including “Live on the Brooklyn Bridge”, complete with beer gardens, live entertainment, pop-up bars, food and drink specials, a video booth, giveaways and more.
Of course, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t complete without the celebratory green beer, Guinness, cocktails made with Jameson Whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream and other assorted green-hued concoctions.
Corduroy in Downtown Las Vegas celebrates the return of Jame-O-Fest - the annual blowout that features Jameson shots, specialty drinks, pints o’ beer and signature pickle-backs with music provided by DJ McMurray aka Presto One.
At Gold Spike merrymakers are invited to partake in an afternoon filled with Irish-inspired drink specials and tunes by DJ TeenWolf.
Grab a Shamrock Sour from Sky Lounge on the way up to the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade. And after you disembark, ICEBAR and Off The Strip Bistro & Bar have themed refreshments only for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Mob Museum is featuring Irish-themed cocktails in its speakeasy, The Underground.
Go full bore with the insanely delicious Lucky Leprechaun Insane Milkshake at Sugar Factory at Fashion Show Las Vegas.
Treasure Island Las Vegas is serving the Irish Car Bomb that can be found at all casino bars, Golden Circle Sportsbook and Bar and Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que.
At The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is offering two Crazy Shakes in honor of the holiday, and The Dorsey Cocktail Bar has two specialty cocktails – both featuring Jameson Caskmates Irish Whiskey.
Royal Britannia Gastropub, SushiSamba, BRERA Osteria, Smith & Wollensky and Trustworthy Brewing Co. inside the Grand Canal Shoppes have a litany of beverages to imbibe in while Irish for the day.
Get your fill of traditional St. Patrick’s Day cuisine such as corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and other festive culinary offerings at locations throughout the destination, including:
Learn more about the festivities in Las Vegas and plan an unforgettable trip at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
Exciting Entertainment and Attractions
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world for a reason. Shows ranging from comedy to magic to adult revues continue to reopen, and new interactive attractions add to the entertainment landscape.
Delightful Culinary Experiences
Dining in Vegas is an event of its own. The last several months have seen the addition of new top-notch restaurants, trendy lounges and world-class chefs representing food from all over the globe, with more on the way.
New Resorts
Every aspect of Las Vegas goes above and beyond, and resorts are no exception. Each new resort will offer world-class amenities, culinary options, entertainment venues and cutting-edge technology.
Discover for yourself why Las Vegas is the only place to be at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and with operating the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas alone, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting leisure and business visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Convention Center Loop, an underground tunnel designed by The Boring Company to transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in all-electric Teslas free of charge. It also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. Both transportation systems will operate when conventions reconvene. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
In true Vegas style, the celebration of the new year continued with music and the reveal of a massive LED lit 2021 sign with the message “What Happens in 2021, Happens in Vegas” erupting with confetti, streamers and fireworks blasting more than 200 feet in the air.
“Vegas is known as the ultimate New Year’s destination and we were thrilled to usher in 2021 with our friends from around the world,” said Steve Hill, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Although it was a virtual celebration, our desire to create a distinctive ‘Only Vegas’ moment, complete with fireworks and a resident DJ, conveys our enthusiasm for the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming visitors and encouraging them to create their own ‘Only Vegas’ moments in the new year.”
Living up to the theme of the new year Las Vegas enthusiasts can enter a “Kiss Off 2020 Sweepstakes” on www.VisitLasVegas.com for a chance to win one of four trips to the destination in 2021, as well as share what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Entries will be accepted through January 10, 2021.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
DJ Vice to Perform, Livestream Countdown and Imploding a 2020 Sign
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas will end 2020 with a bang via a livestream countdown to midnight with an Only Vegas virtual celebration and special live performance by longstanding Tao Group Vegas resident DJ, artist and producer, Vice.
DJ Vice will lead the virtual festivities and perform his genre-bending, innovative music as the clock counts down to midnight and into the early moments of 2021.
While the destination may not be holding the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular, the excitement the city is known for will still be epic.
The Kiss Off 2020 event is not open to the public, however guests from around the world can still celebrate their favorite destination virtually.
Fans of Las Vegas can also enter the "Kiss Off 2020 Sweepstakes" for a chance to win one of four trips to the destination in 2021, along with sharing what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Prize packages will include airfare, a 3-day/2-night stay, activities, as well as culinary experiences for the winners and their guest at participating properties and attractions, including ARIA Resort & Casino, Bellagio Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Dig This, Maverick Helicopters, The Mob Museum, Park MGM, Pink Jeep Tours, Sun Buggy Fun Rentals, Treasure Island, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Vegas Indoor Skydiving, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Wynn Las Vegas.
What: Las Vegas’ Kiss Off 2020 – Livestream New Year’s Eve Countdown and Celebration
Who: Longstanding Vegas Tao Group resident DJ, artist and producer, Vice
When: Thursday, Dec. 31, 11:30 p.m. PST
Where: Online at: VisitLasVegas.com, YouTube and Facebook
Contact:
Tracey Koblick
702-228-0222
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
The Strip
For fine dining with stellar views, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas offer more than just a meal. Sinatra offers one of the most secluded patios in Las Vegas along with some of Ole Blue Eyes’ favorite dishes including osso buco and spaghetti and clams. Request the romantic and private patio at Mizumi for an al fresco dining experience on a floating pagoda table, accessible by a private path through lush gardens. Order sushi and sashimi or dishes from the robatayaki bar or teppanyaki room while gazing at the 90-foot waterfall and the koi pond. Guests can enjoy dinner and entertainment in one location when they sit on the patio at SW Steakhouse or sister restaurant Lakeside and overlook the ethereal Lake of Dreams, which recently debuted 12 high-tech artistically diverse new acts. Request one of the cabanas on the lagoon at Costa Di Mare and savor seafood flown in daily from the coasts of Italy in the most romantic setting. Tableau serves seasonal, market-fresh dishes for breakfast, lunch, and brunch in a chic outdoor setting with calming pool views. Enjoy the freshest seasonal cuisine in an airy conservatory overlooking shimmering pools and manicured gardens at Jardin, where dishes range from health-conscious to indulgent with an emphasis on impeccably fresh produce.
MGM Resorts International has some of the most captivating outside seating spots on the Strip. Bellagio Hotel & Casino is home to three venues with unparalleled views of the Fountains of Bellagio: LAGO by Julian Serrano where guests can sit on the veranda and enjoy contemporary Italian delights; savor the market-driven menus featuring handmade pastas, wood-oven pizzas and fresh seafood at Spago by Wolfgang Puck and tuck into the best cuts of meat while watching the Fountain shows from the patio at Prime Steakhouse. For a laid-back lounge atmosphere, VICE VERSA at Vdara Hotel & Spa is just the place. Stylish yet comfortable, the outdoor space is well-suited for an intimate nosh of small bites and handcrafted cocktails. Head out to the patio at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for a view of Mandalay Beach and a menu including sangria and Mexican fare. The cushy patio seating at Tom’s Urban and Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino invites you to settle in for prime Strip views and ideal people watching with delicious cuisine and great beverages. Start your day (or afternoon) on the patio at Primrose at Park MGM for breakfast or brunch and all-you-can-drink sparkling rosé with a lovely garden view.
The Venetian Resort and The Palazzo Resort Las Vegas boast impressive restaurant collections with Instagram-worthy outdoor patios. Award-winning Chef Thomas Keller brings his modern French cuisine to Bouchon set in a sunlit bustling bistro with al fresco dining on the patio overlooking the lush Venezia Pool Garden. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is home to the over-the-top CrazyShake milkshakes, with a patio offering some of the best views on the Strip including the famous outdoor canal. The Italian restaurant and lounge, Lavo, is known for its ultra-chic atmosphere, savory one-pound meatball and indulgent Italian cuisine, all of which can be enjoyed from its expansive outdoor terrace overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. Outdoor dining is redefined at Spritz Restaurant & Bar overlooking The Venetian’s sparkling pool where guests can savor a breakfast burrito or truffle burger.
Located in the heart of The Strip, Fashion Show Las Vegas offers shoppers the opportunity to dine al fresco on The Plaza with exquisite views of the always-bustling Las Vegas Boulevard. Guests can choose from a variety of open-air options such as El Segundo Sol, RA Sushi and Davidoff Cigar Bar. From authentic Mexican dishes and bites to world-famous teppanyaki tables, guests can gather a small group of friends or family and treat themselves to a dining experience they’ll never forget.
Shop ‘til you drop then indulge in something delicious while taking in views of the Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. There’s an option for everyone from Mexican cuisine at Nacho Daddy and Cabo Wabo Cantina, to authentic Korean barbecue at Chosun Hwaro, and American comfort food at PBR Rock Bar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at The LINQ Promenade’s various fresh air eateries. The two-story Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar offers spacious patios with views of the High Roller and a menu of burritos, fajitas, tacos and more. Favorite Bistro boasts French cuisine with American flair at this elegant venue with appealing outdoor setting. Start the morning with Cotton Candy Pancakes on the patio at Maxie’s located at the base of the High Roller Observation Wheel. Off the Strip offers guests classic bistro and bar comfort food and genuine, personalized service on the patio. Flour & Barley – Brick Oven Pizza features a large outdoor space for guests to enjoy its creative pizzas, pastas and sandwiches. In-N-Out Burger’s scenic patio located near the fountain stage is ideal for enjoying fresh burgers, hand-cut fries and its signature shakes. The two-story Virgil’s Real BBQ boasts patios on both levels offering views of the High Roller and LINQ Promenade while savoring world-famous barbecue. Yard House – with its extensive menu of contemporary American cuisine – has a two-level patio and beer garden offering panoramic views of the promenade. In the heart of the esplanade, guests can enjoy ameriCAN’s open outdoor patio with all-American snack foods and drink menu featuring cocktails and nearly 70 canned beers.
Downtown Las Vegas
Triple George Grill at the Downtown Grand is known for satisfying all cravings with timeless classics, as its menu features steaks, seafood and pastas. To elevate the ambiance, patrons can sit on the patio in front of the restaurant and enjoy wild mushroom and truffle risotto, buttermilk fried chicken, porcini rib-eye steak and much more.
Carson Kitchen, located in the repurposed John E. Carson hotel, offers two outdoor dining options on the rooftop patio and the courtyard. Diners can enjoy shareable dishes such as its famous Bacon Jam served with toasted baguettes or the Secret Sunday Chicken sandwich with spicy pickle aioli. Menu items change based on season so there’s always something new to try.
Park on Fremont features a fun, picturesque patio in the back with fresh florals and greenery, as well as an upgraded sound system and DJ booth. More outdoor seating is located at its front patio with views of the neon downtown hustle. Make sure to get an order of the famous Garbage Fries and wash it down with a signature cocktail like the Pillow Talk.
Enjoy house-made pastas at Esther’s Kitchen by Chef James Trees, on its semi-enclosed patio in the restaurant’s rear or sip a glass of its carefully curated wine on the front sidewalk. The house-made sourdough bread with “the good butter” is a staple for this Italian hot spot.
Summerlin and Henderson
Station Casinos has some of the most attractive outdoor spots in Las Vegas. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa features a variety of al fresco dining options, ranging from casual settings like local favorites Yard House, Hearthstone and recently debuted Osteria Fiorella by celebrated chef Marc Vetri, to more upscale options such as Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill and T-Bones Chophouse. Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino offers fresh, Tuscan-inspired dishes in an outdoor setting as bright as the flavors it’s serving up. Whether its cozying up by an outdoor firepit, taking in the beautiful view of the Red Rock pool or sitting in an airy Italian garden, there’s something for everyone.
Tivoli Village has numerous outdoor dining options to enjoy for every meal. Breakfast and brunch are served at the Italian coffee shop Leoné Café on its expansive outdoor seating area. Grab a seat on Echo & Rig Butcher & Steakhouse’s outdoor patio overlooking Tivoli Village and enjoy one of their hand-cut steaks. Award-winning El Dorado Cantina provides guests with an outdoor seating area to enjoy a specialty margarita and table-side guacamole. PKWY Tavern’s patio gives guests prime seating perfect for happy hour drinks and appetizers.
Discover why Las Vegas is the premier place for outdoor dining at www.VisitLasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 13 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, as well as operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and approximately 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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LAS VEGAS — Construction workers on behalf of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) commenced the extensive process of pouring 600,000 square feet of concrete flooring in the main exhibit hall in the new West Hall expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The process will take between four and five months to complete and is a major step forward in the expansion construction, which is now 77 percent complete.
The Las Vegas Convention Center’s $980 million West Hall expansion will add 1.4 million square feet of space to the existing 3.2 million square foot campus. In addition to the exhibit hall, the expansion will feature a striking outdoor plaza and a grand atrium. The expansion is slated for completion in December 2020. The new facility will feature state-of-the-art design and technology.
Concrete Pour & Expansion by the Numbers
• 75 million lbs. of concrete used to fill the exhibit hall floor. This will require approximately 1,800 trips by fully loaded concrete trucks.
• The exhibit hall floor is a 10-inch reinforced concrete slab, capable of supporting the LVCVA’s largest trade show exhibits.
• The concrete pour will take four to five months to complete
• The Exhibit floor includes plumbing, electrical, and data infrastructure so exhibitors can connect without the use of on ground wiring
• 2,173,337: Hours of work crews have logged since construction began in 2018
• 1.4 million: Square feet of space the LVCC expansion will add to the existing 3.2 million square feet of space at the LVCC
• 333: Number of volleyball courts the 600,000 square-foot expansion hall could accommodate
• 328,000: Square feet of space in the new exhibit hall that will be column-free, the largest column-free space in North America
ABOUT THE LVCVA The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
Guided by MSG SVP, Development & Construction Adam Vickers, and VP, Construction Nick Tomasino, media was taken on a walking tour to view the venue’s recent construction milestones, which includes reaching the spherical venue’s equator – the widest section of the concrete superstructure, as well as a first look at key interior locations, including the venue bowl and stage.
The MSG Sphere Las Vegas will be a sphere-shaped music and entertainment arena near the Las Vegas Strip. The 17,500-seat auditorium is scheduled to open in 2021.
]]>Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is expected to attract approximately 129,000 attendees with an estimated $208.9 million impact in Southern Nevada. Approximately 2,300 companies are anticipated to participate in this year's show.
When CONEXPO-CON/AGG last visited the destination in 2017, the show snagged the No. 1 spot on Trade Show News Network’s top trade show list, spanning more than 2.67 million net square feet.
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Charlie Cunningham, Senior Director of Sales, Vacuworx (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Chris Frost, Group Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Astec Industries (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Roger Lewno, Product Specialist, CASE IH (Racine, Wisconsin)
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In the Pennzoil 400, Joey Logano defended last year’s victory after a restart on Lap 266 of 267 and led runner-up Matt DiBenedetto to the finish to win for the second time at Las Vegas. for more information, log on to https://www.nascar.com
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LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) today announced that excavation is complete in the first of two vehicular tunnels that will comprise TBC - The Boring Company d/b/a Vegas Loop underground transportation system located beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center campus. After tunneling forty feet underground for nearly a mile over the past three months, the boring machine hours ago broke through the concrete wall located near the 1.4 million square foot West Hall convention center expansion, currently under construction, signaling the official completion of excavation for the first of two one-way tunnels.
The Convention Center Loop was designed to serve as an innovative, fun and quick transportation solution to move thousands of convention attendees throughout the more than 200-acre campus with the potential for expansion in the near future to ease congestion throughout the Las Vegas resort corridor.
Next, the machine will be disassembled, transported via trucks and lowered back into the launch pit near the Convention Center’s South Hall where it will begin boring a parallel path adjacent to the first tunnel. The first commercial endeavor for the new tunneling company is designed to transport up to 4,400 convention attendees per hour and is scheduled to debut to the public in January 2021.
“This marks an important milestone in the future of transportation,” said Steve Hill, LVCVA CEO and president. “Las Vegas is proud to lead the way as the first and only destination to offer an underground transportation solution for moving visitors throughout our convention center.”
The $52.5 million underground transportation system will include three passenger stations connecting the existing 3.2 million square-foot of convention space with the convention center’s new West Hall, part of a $1.52 billion expansion and renovation. The system will allow convention attendees to be whisked across the sprawling campus in just over one minute, free of charge, in all-electric Tesla vehicles.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, as well as operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and approximately 12 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. Download the virtual reality app, Vegas VR, to experience Las Vegas from your iPhone or Android by visiting http://www.vrtv.vegas/. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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]]>Drawing record numbers year after year, the 2020 World of Concrete, sometimes referred to as the Concrete Convention Las Vegas features a week of exciting new products, cutting-edge technologies, the latest equipment, exciting spectator events and competitions, educational sessions including luncheons, interactive workshops and industry hands-on training. Habitual attendees include commercial contractors, concrete contractors, ready mix producers, rental center managers, and concrete pumpers.
The show has an estimated attendance of 60,000 with a total estimated economic impact of $97.1million.
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Décor
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens celebrates the Year of the Rat with a captivating Lunar New Year display open from Saturday, Jan. 11 through Saturday, March 7. Designed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the 20,000 visitors who visit daily, the gardens radiate hues of gold and red with picture-perfect botanical creations made from flowers, seeds, silks and plants. The result of collaborative efforts between designer Ed Libby, Bellagio’s horticulture team and Feng Shui Master George Yau, the intricate creation is layered with meaningful features honoring The Year of the Rat. The centerpiece of the Conservatory is a gilded gold rat that sits on gold ingot bowls – a symbol of wealth and prosperity – atop a golden staircase. Four golden rats are seen frolicking up the staircase bringing more ingot bowls. Two grand 20-foot gold coin trees stand tall on both sides of the garden symbolizing prosperity.
To commemorate the Year of the Rat, The Venetian and The Palazzo’s horticulture team consulted a feng shui master to transform the waterfall atrium with an installation of a colossal 2,000-pound golden rodent sculpture, on display beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15. The featured sculpture stands 18 feet tall and will be surrounded by green gardens brightly blooming with red and orange bromeliads, red calandiva, golden yellow chrysanthemums and red and yellow orchids, shipped from around the country, including citrus and lucky bamboo from Florida. Additionally, nine smaller versions of the rat will be placed throughout the waterfall atrium and the resorts’ lobbies.
Entertainment
The Venetian and The Palazzo will offer a variety of entertainment, events and special offers in honor of Lunar New Year, including a Chinese fan dance at noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, on the second level of the Grand Canal Shoppes, followed by the annual eye-dotting ceremony and ceremonial lion dance at 3 p.m. in The Venetian porte cochère. Later that night, Grand Canal Shoppes will host the official Las Vegas opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting for the city’s ninth annual CNY in the Desert™ celebration. The event will be held on the second-level North Canal Turnaround at 6 p.m. followed by a traditional lion blessing and dance, cultural performances the Shirley Chen Dance Troupe, and a special appearance by the Shoppes’ Love Vespa couple Vespacho and Vespalina. From Thursday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 26, visitors can also enjoy four days of live entertainment including the all-new Wishing Tree installation located in the heart of the Shoppes in the Palazzo tower, where more than 200 red envelopes filled with special prizes, from gift cards to chocolate gold coins and more, will be given out at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily except Thursday and Friday, which will be at 5 p.m. Additional activities include a lion dance at The Sky Garden at 6 p.m. nightly; a Chinese drummer parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday featuring 10 live drummers, a spectacular lion dance performance, and a Chinese fan dance; and Joey Yung in concert at The Palazzo Ballroom, Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Grand Canal Shoppes will offer a special gift with purchase, Friday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests who spend $350 at stores and restaurants may receive a $50 dining gift card at select restaurants by visiting the pop-up Grand Canal Shoppes concierge location.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will host a dragon and lion dance, beginning at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance on the first floor of the Boulevard Tower Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
The IBS International Builders Show takes place January 21-23, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2020 Builders' Show brings together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space, showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services.
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About The STRAT: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, formerly the Stratosphere, Casino, Hotel & Tower, has introduced a full reinvention of the iconic property since Golden Entertainment, Inc. took ownership in late 2017. Located on the north Strip at the gateway to the Arts District at 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the hotel offers 2,427 guest rooms, including the newly remodeled “Elevate” series rooms and suites, and an 80,000-square-foot casino. The SkyPod, located at the top of the iconic tower at 1,149 feet high, is comprised of Top of the World, serving award-winning cuisine in a 360 degree rotating dining room.
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Meanwhile, at the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas, party goers were introduced to the new and improved Viva Vision on the overhead canopy. Updated to over 16-million pixels, the big screen is now seven-times brighter and featured a New Year's Eve video montage. Hosting the event was Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and her husband, former Las Vegas Mayor and current Chair of the Las Vegas Host Committee, Oscar B. Goodman.
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