Fideuá Taste of Spain tops Las Vegas Spanish dining
Fideuá Taste of Spain has shot to the top of Las Vegas’s Spanish restaurant rankings. The family-run spot now plans to franchise after a breakthrough year in 2025.
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Business & Visitor Economy provides the broad editorial frame for Las Vegas visitor economy, hospitality industry, and tourism demand in the Las Vegas market. The page looks beyond labels by relating hotel market performance, convention business, and casino resort operations to concrete issues around entertainment spending and restaurant economy. Its narrower sections, including Tourism Trends and Hotel Market Data, handle specialist questions; the parent page remains the common home for tourism employment and airport passenger demand.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission hosts 24 hour bench conversation on homelessness
Las Vegas Rescue Mission will represent the city in a 24 hour livestream event tackling homelessness, addiction and mental health on October 8 9, joining a national network of unscripted conversations
The Racing Zone brings group racing simulators to Las Vegas Strip area
The Racing Zone near the Las Vegas Strip offers companies a new way to host team-building events with 22 advanced racing simulators and a full bar at 384 E. Tropicana Ave.
Southern Nevada Development Coalition launches to address Las Vegas housing
A new coalition of Las Vegas construction, real estate and housing leaders has formed to push for solutions to the region’s housing challenges, with a focus on affordability and land access
ALPLA to open new plastic bottle plant in North Las Vegas
ALPLA plans a 13,000-square-metre plastic bottle factory in North Las Vegas, aiming for a spring 2027 opening and new jobs for the city.
The Corner Store brings SoHo dining and martinis to The Cosmopolitan
The Corner Store, a New York favorite, opens November 9 on the third floor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with exclusive Wagyu steaks and its signature martinis. Reservations are now available for this highly anticipated Strip arrival
Campbell University medical students present pain research at Las Vegas convention
Campbell University’s student doctors and residents brought new pain management research to PAINWeek 2026 in Las Vegas, joining national experts at one of the country’s largest interdisciplinary conferences.
The Red Chickz targets Las Vegas with new franchise expansion
Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz is heading to Las Vegas after signing franchise deals and opening a second Dallas-Fort Worth spot in July. More restaurants are now in the works for both cities.
Las Vegas Hotel Discounts Fail to Boost August Visitor Numbers
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%
Resorts World Las Vegas eyes NBA arena and guest overhaul
Resorts World Las Vegas is pushing for a new NBA arena and a major guest experience revamp as it marks five years on the Strip. The property is also moving past regulatory setbacks and public relations challenges.
PRINTING United Expo 2026 draws global crowd to Las Vegas Convention Center
PRINTING United Expo 2026 brought 27,000 attendees and over 850 exhibitors to the Las Vegas Convention Center for three days of industry innovation and networking. The event returns to Las Vegas in September 2027.
Yotta 2026 brings AI infrastructure leaders to Caesars Forum Las Vegas
Yotta 2026 kicks off September 28 at Caesars Forum, drawing over 6,500 senior digital infrastructure leaders and more than 600 CEOs to tackle the trillion-dollar AI buildout and its impact on Las Vegas convention business.
Waymo brings robotaxis to Las Vegas, taking on Zoox in a real-world test
Waymo has started giving fully driverless rides to the public in Las Vegas, jumping into a city where Zoox already runs paid robotaxis and rolling out its new Ojai vehicles on the Strip and at major hotspots.
Venetian Las Vegas website settlement: Cash payments for California guests
California residents who used or booked through VenetianLasVegas.com between September 2024 and March 2026 could get cash from a $1.6 million privacy settlement over guest data sharing.
Columbus Vegetable Oils opens new plant in North Las Vegas
Columbus Vegetable Oils has launched a major packing and distribution center in North Las Vegas, expanding its West Coast reach and giving food businesses in the region a new supply option.
The Venetian reaches $1 million in food rescue donations
The Venetian Resort has hit the $1 million mark in food rescue donations, helping families across Southern Nevada get better grocery access through its work with The Just One Project.
AI recruiting reshapes hiring at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas filled 6,500 jobs for its 2023 opening using an AI recruiting system led by Henry Bui. The team hit a 92 percent offer acceptance rate and cut application time to just three minutes.
Flight chaos from UK air traffic glitch throws Las Vegas wedding plans into turmoil
A Scottish bride’s trip to Las Vegas for her wedding is in jeopardy after UK air traffic control failures canceled flights, leaving little time for licenses, check-ins, and ceremonies.
Las Vegas launches five-day sale with over 180 citywide travel deals
Las Vegas will roll out more than 180 limited-time deals across resorts, dining, shows, and experiences during a five-day sale from September 22 to 26, 2026. Some resort bookings advertise savings up to 60 percent.
Las Vegas Website Blocks Visitors After Security Alert
A Las Vegas website is blocking some users after its security system flagged suspicious activity. If you think you were blocked by mistake, the site recommends reaching out to the owner.
Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Waymo has started offering public autonomous rides in Las Vegas, letting people request driverless trips along the Strip and nearby neighborhoods as of September 14, 2026.
Las Vegas Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Ongoing Oil Supply Crisis
Diesel in Las Vegas has reached $6.67 per gallon, with gasoline prices close behind. The city’s heavy reliance on out-of-state refineries and pipelines leaves residents and businesses exposed to further price hikes.
Hublot Opens Boutique at The Palazzo in Partnership with LV Luxury
A new Hublot boutique has opened at The Palazzo inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, giving collectors a dedicated space to explore Swiss watches and receive personalized service from LV Luxury.
Popilush to Open Relocated Flagship at Fashion Show Las Vegas in September 2026
Popilush will open its new flagship store at Fashion Show Las Vegas on September 18, 2026, bringing its shapewear-focused clothing to a busy Strip shopping center and offering special deals for early shoppers.
Las Vegas Sands Faces Investor Doubts as Cash Flow Growth Fails to Impress
Las Vegas Sands shares have dropped more than 36 percent this year as investors question whether the company’s free cash flow can support its current valuation. Discounted Cash Flow analysis suggests a slight upside, but market caution persists.
Las Vegas Convention Center Completes Major Renovation, Expands Transit Access
The Las Vegas Convention Center has finished a major renovation, adding new technology and easier access as the city prepares for the Hard Rock Las Vegas opening in 2027 and continues to draw large-scale meetings and trade shows.
Rupee Beer Debuts in Las Vegas with Southern Glazer’s Distribution
Rupee Beer, an Indian-inspired brand, is now available across Nevada through Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, bringing its food-focused brews to Las Vegas restaurants and retailers for the first time.
Waymo Launches Invitation-Only Robotaxi Service on the Las Vegas Strip
Waymo has started giving select riders access to its autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas, beginning with an invitation-only phase and plans to expand both the service area and fleet soon.
Waymo to Launch Driverless Ride Service Throughout Las Vegas
Waymo is set to roll out fully driverless rides across Las Vegas, using Zeekr-built Ojai vans to connect people to casinos, venues, and neighborhoods as the city moves forward with autonomous transportation.
Epique Realty to Host Region 1 Power Summit at Palms Las Vegas
Epique Realty will bring agents from 11 Western states to the Palms Hotel on September 17 for a full-day summit focused on networking, market strategy and business growth in the evolving real estate landscape.