Sally Denton writes for Vegas Report about Las Vegas hospitality, the visitor economy, local business, and the forces reshaping the city. Her work focuses on practical consequences for visitors and residents, separating useful facts and measurable changes from promotional claims.
Sally Denton is a contributing writer at Vegas Report covering the business and everyday realities behind Las Vegas hospitality, tourism, and urban growth. Her reporting focuses on hotels and resorts, the visitor economy, development, local business, and the ways major changes across the Las Vegas Valley affect travelers and residents. She approaches these subjects by looking beyond marketing language to costs, operating decisions, public data, and the practical consequences readers are likely to encounter. Her editorial perspective favors clear sourcing, historical and economic context, and direct explanations of what has changed and why it matters. For Vegas Report readers, her work is intended to make a complicated destination easier to understand and more practical to navigate.
Coverage Areas
Hospitality industryThe hotel, resort, food-service, entertainment, and related businesses that form a major part of the Las Vegas visitor economy.
TourismVisitor travel, spending, destination planning, and the economic activity generated by leisure and business travelers.
Las VegasThe Las Vegas metropolitan area as a destination, business environment, and rapidly changing urban market.
Metallica opened their Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere Las Vegas on October 1, tearing through 16 songs and using the venue’s full visual power. The band will play 24 shows through March 2027, with tickets on sale now.
Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas is rolling out a Metallica-themed dining experience during the band’s Sphere residency, including a $20,000 package with a signed guitar and exclusive menu items for a limited time.
Work at the Hard Rock Las Vegas site on the Strip was halted Monday morning after multiple written threats referencing a mass shooting were discovered. Police found no active danger and crews are expected to return as scheduled.
After more than a decade at Golden Entertainment, Skylar Dice leaves The STRAT to take over as general manager at Boyd Gaming’s Aliante hotel-casino in North Las Vegas.
Delirious TV, filmed at Delirious Comedy Club inside Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino, is now streaming worldwide on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Visitors can also attend live tapings every Thursday in Las Vegas.
Lisa Vanderpump’s first namesake hotel is set to open on the Las Vegas Strip this October. The project brings together her family and longtime collaborators as they race to finish the boutique property in time for its debut.
Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas has launched a free Metallica pop-up exhibit featuring rare instruments, handwritten lyrics and memorabilia tied to the band’s 45-year history, open to all ages during the group’s Sphere residency
Flight Club inside The Venetian Resort is offering exclusive Formula 1 viewing experiences overlooking turn 12 from November 19 to 21, with packages for individuals and groups that include food, drinks and gameplay.
TESLA will headline a five-show residency at House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in March 2027, marking their fifth engagement at the venue and featuring songs from across their career
Metallica’s Sphere Las Vegas residency now runs from October 1 through March 2027, with 24 shows on the calendar. Last-minute tickets are still available, including for Halloween and the band’s 'No Repeat Weekend' sets.
The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race is set for October 4, 2026 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing top drivers and high-speed action to one of Nevada’s most competitive tracks
Wetzel’s Pretzels will launch a new bakery at the Walmart Supercenter on W Craig Rd in North Las Vegas before year’s end, adding to its Las Vegas Valley lineup.
Three top Las Vegas resorts—Waldorf Astoria, Fontainebleau, and Four Seasons—have each landed a One Michelin Key for 2026. The honor puts them among the city’s most recognized luxury hotels.
Anita Spiegel, once a Sands Hotel showgirl, now leads the Pompano Beach Rotary Club’s Pompanista Fashion Show and Lunch. The event returns October 28, raising money for local youth and families.
Jonny Bird leads a Jimmy Buffett tribute show at the Siren Poolside at Alexis Park Resort Hotel, transforming a Las Vegas pool into a tropical escape with classic songs and sunset vibes
Clay Aiken is set for his debut Las Vegas residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Fans have a chance to win a trip to see the show, as Kiss 108 rolls out a contest for this new Strip entertainment event
Las Vegas packs the week of October 4–10 with big sports, concerts, and new venues. The Raiders host the Chiefs, Metallica launches its Sphere residency, and new restaurants and nightlife keep the city buzzing.
Hogs & Heifers Saloon has started construction on its first-ever owned location at 307 and 319 Main Street in downtown Las Vegas, with a March 1 opening planned after years of operating in temporary spaces
Adele paused her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace to pay tribute to Matthew Perry, reflecting on his impact as Chandler Bing and his openness about addiction. The moment added a personal note to the weekend’s entertainment lineup on the Strip.
Las Vegas resorts are raising the bar for luxury. Suites like the Empathy Suite at Palms and the Colosseum Presidential Villas at Caesars Palace come with private pools, art, and butler service for guests who want more than just a bed.
Las Vegas saw its lowest hotel rates of 2026 in August but still recorded a 4.3% drop in visitation compared to last year, with midweek occupancy falling below 70%
Circus Circus Las Vegas is rolling out new stay and play deals with discounted rooms, gaming credits, dining specials and family entertainment options available through December 31, 2026
Lisa Vanderpump faces construction chaos and surprise celebrity visits as she scrambles to open her Las Vegas hotel. Bravo’s new limited series airs October 20 and 21, with all episodes streaming on Peacock.
A civil rights lawsuit in Clark County accuses a downtown Las Vegas casino of racial profiling and unlawful ejection. The case seeks damages and policy changes that could affect Nevada’s gaming industry.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Las Vegas hotel project is running into construction trouble. She’s racing to open The Vanderpump Hotel—188 rooms, 40,000-square-foot casino—before the Bravo series premieres October 20.
John Mayer will headline Sphere Las Vegas for six nights in April 2027, mixing solo acoustic, full-band, and John Mayer Trio sets in one show. Tickets and hotel packages go on sale September 30, with a fan presale on October 7.
LISA’s VIVA LA LISA residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace jumps to six shows in November 2026 after the first dates sold out in minutes. Tickets for November 12 and 29 go on sale September 30 at 10 a.m. PT.
Metallica brings 24 Sphere shows to Las Vegas from October to March, with no-repeat setlists, a pop-up shop at The Venetian, a Red Cross blood drive, and exclusive fan experiences across the city
Carlos Santana is bringing his legendary guitar back to House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in 2027. Fans get more chances to catch his greatest hits live as the residency stretches into its fifteenth year.
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