Las Vegas Strip tourism slump deepens: hotel rooms go dark, occupancy falls despite cheapest 2026 rates
Convention and high-roller demand is propping up parts of the Strip while air passenger volumes and leisure visitation keep sliding, pressuring operators on occ
igaming.org · +4 outlets
Wynn CEO splits with Strip peers on prediction markets as MGM, Caesars say no
The disagreement among Las Vegas operators signals an unresolved industry stance as regulated prediction-market products push into sports and event wagering.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
G2E 2026 wraps at The Venetian Expo with casino investment and industry pressures in focus
The global gaming trade show put capital allocation and margin pressure on casino operators at the center of this year's agenda.
Casino.com · +2 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island casino on target as Las Vegas CEOs stay bullish on home market
JPMorgan called concerns about Wynn's UAE project exaggerated, with the company's Las Vegas peers also signaling confidence in the domestic market.
Casino Reports · +9 outlets
UNLV seeks to sell land near the Strip for almost $40M
The university's land sale adds a potential development parcel close to the resort corridor.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +2 outlets
The Venetian Resort locks in long-term F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership
The multiyear tie-up extends Strip resort integration with the Formula 1 race weekend.
TicketNews · +4 outlets
Mass shooting memorial breaks ground in Las Vegas with 58 lights for 58 lives
The permanent tribute to the October 1, 2017 victims moves forward a decade after the attack on the Strip.
Las Vegas Sun
Hard Rock named Land-Based Operator of the Year at 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas
The award recognizes Hard Rock's casino resort operations across the Americas at the industry's annual honors.
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Metallica officially opens Sphere residency in Las Vegas
The band's Sphere run adds another high-profile concert residency to the venue's slate.
BLABBERMOUTH.NET · +14 outlets
The Cosmopolitan to unveil The Corner Store restaurant on November 9
The NYC celebrity restaurateur brand's Las Vegas debut continues the Strip's push to refresh food and beverage offerings.
PR Newswire · +5 outlets
Johnny Rockets opens at Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
The burger chain adds a Strip location inside an MGM Resorts property.
Hoodline · +7 outlets
NYC celebrity hot spot reveals opening date for Las Vegas restaurant
Another New York dining brand confirms Las Vegas expansion plans.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +14 outlets
Durango Casino closes Uncle Paulie's, Yu Or Mi Sushi and Vesta Coffee
The Station Casinos property is shuffling its food and beverage lineup, a common move as operators adjust to shifting customer traffic.
casino.org · +5 outlets
Mary J. Blige extends Las Vegas residency into 2027
The singer's residency continues, reflecting sustained demand for headliner entertainment on the Strip.
EURweb · +14 outlets
Las Vegas Sands or Wynn Resorts: analysts weigh which casino dividend is the better bet
Investor attention on casino dividends highlights how capital returns are competing with development spending.
24/7 Wall St. · +5 outlets
Alice Cooper residency tickets go on sale for Las Vegas dates
The rocker's Las Vegas residency adds to the Strip's concert calendar.
TicketNews · +14 outlets
Two multi-platinum rock bands team up for a Vegas summer run
The joint summer engagement adds another touring act to Las Vegas venue schedules.
travelhost.com
Las Vegas wedding officials predict most popular 2027 wedding dates
The city's wedding industry, a long-running demand driver for Strip hotels and venues, is projecting 2027 booking patterns.
Travel Market Report