Sylvester Stallone visited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and hosted a Carbonadi vodka tasting for Las Vegas liquor professionals. The event included a tour and a VIP lunch scheduled at Carbone Riviera overlooking Lake Bellagio.
MGM Resorts is now looking at a possible bid for People Inc, just days after People dropped its own offer for the Las Vegas casino giant. The move could shake up who controls MGM’s Strip resorts and digital business.
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.
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.
Caesars hotels across Las Vegas, Nevada, and beyond give travelers a range of choices—from Strip icons to Lake Tahoe retreats and Atlantic City escapes. Here’s how these hotels shape trip plans for locals and visitors.
Doanburi opened in 2026 on South Rainbow Boulevard, serving scratch-made Japanese food and fine dining far from the Strip or Chinatown. Its focus on quality and technique has quickly made it stand out in the southwest.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Michigan has been named one of the top casinos outside Las Vegas by USA TODAY. Its Nibi restaurant also made the list of best casino dining spots in the country.
Mr. Jim’s Pizza in Las Vegas cut pizza topping mistakes by 43% in just one month after installing IPTECHVIEW’s Supervisory AI. The move is giving the franchise owner a real edge in a tough market.
Melissa Diette is now general manager for the AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, overseeing 441 rooms in downtown Las Vegas. The dual-branded property opened in September 2025.
Wine consumption has dropped nationwide for five years, but Las Vegas wine bars and importers are rethinking their approach with new tasting rooms and creative menus aimed at younger visitors and locals.
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.
El Cortez Hotel and Casino will soon add two new restaurants to its lineup: Siegel’s 1941 for breakfast and lunch, and Alex Prime Steakhouse for dinner.
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino is opening a new high-limit slot room as part of its shift toward slots and electronic gaming. The space launches with a ribbon-cutting Friday and follows a year of major changes to the casino floor.
A Whitney Houston tribute will headline Norwegian Aura when it debuts in May 2027, with a full lineup of live music and immersive entertainment planned for Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises.
Jeanette Davis, a longtime restaurant executive, is bringing Mellow Mushroom to Henderson with a multi-unit deal, aiming to introduce the brand’s distinctive style and menu to the Las Vegas area for the first time.
Christian Purdie Photography will deploy multi-photographer teams and on-site editing for G2E 2026 at The Venetian Expo, giving gaming brands rapid access to high-impact marketing images during the four-day convention
Waymo has started public robotaxi rides in Las Vegas with its latest autonomous vehicles and plans to launch a commercial service in Tokyo by 2027, pending regulatory approval.
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.
Oakwell Beer Spa, known for combining private spa suites with craft beer and wine, is bringing its first Nevada franchise to Las Vegas. Local hospitality veterans Andrew and Gina Lanzino are searching for a location in the Arts District, aiming for a 2026 opening.
Plawdlik is rolling out its new high-density polyethylene outdoor furniture at the Las Vegas Market, targeting commercial buyers and hospitality venues with weather-resistant seating and accessories for the 2027 season.
LinkedIn now asks users in Las Vegas to actively accept or reject non-essential cookies, changing how local professionals use the site and see job ads.
The AI Governance World Conference comes back to the Flamingo Las Vegas October 12–14, bringing together OpenAI, Google, and a range of tech firms focused on AI compliance, security, and enterprise solutions.
Las Vegas welcomes a wave of new restaurants and bars this fall, including Villa’s Tacos at Durango Resort, Maiz Mama on Tropicana, and Alex Prime at El Cortez. Openings span the Strip, Henderson, and Summerlin with more on the way
A four-day event at Caesars Palace in August 2026 partnered with Meals on Wheels America and The Just One Project to redirect leftover meals to Southern Nevada families and seniors, tackling food waste and insecurity in the region
Marina Bay Sands has pledged more than $1.1 million to Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Centre over three years, expanding its sustainability partnerships and supporting biodiversity initiatives that echo across the hospitality industry
Virginia Retirement Systems acquired a $17.8 million stake in Las Vegas Sands as the casino giant reported lower-than-expected earnings and revenue for the recent quarter
Las Vegas resorts and tourism officials are ramping up efforts to attract Canadian travelers after a sharp drop in visits linked to new tariffs and political tensions. Visitor numbers from Canada remain well below pre-2024 levels
Diesel prices have surged to historic highs nationwide, with Las Vegas businesses and residents now facing higher costs for groceries, deliveries and transportation as the war with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies
Nicholas Forte of Tao Group Hospitality secured gold at the 2026 Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans, earning Team USA a spot at the international finals in Lyon, France this January.
Two major restaurants will close at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin on October 29, affecting nearly 150 workers. The Oyster Bar will reopen under Station Casinos management the next day, with future plans for the vacated spaces still pending.
